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Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
May 13, 2022
Premier Sandy Silver and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met to discuss Arctic sovereignty, critical minerals and climate change, community infrastructure, healthcare and mental heal
Second COVID-19 boosters offered for people aged 50 and over
May 12, 2022
Second COVID-19 boosters will be available to Yukoners who are aged 50 and over starting May 13.
Air North, Yukon’s Airline completes first-ever direct service between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto
May 12, 2022
Air North, Yukon’s Airline, completes their first-ever scheduled direct service between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto.
Northern Premiers discuss shared priorities at 2022 Northern Premiers’ Forum
May 9, 2022
Premier of the Yukon Sandy Silver, Premier of the Northwest Territories Caroline Cochrane and Premier of Nunavut P.J. Akeeagok met today in Whitehorse for the 2022 Northern Premier
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services on National Nursing Week
May 9, 2022
Minister of Health and Social Services has issued a statement to recognize National Nursing Week
Northern Premiers issue pan-northern leaders’ statement on climate change
May 9, 2022
Northern Premiers issued the first pan-northern leaders’ statement on climate change, in collaboration with Indigenous leaders across the North.
May 1 snowpack continues to set records across the Yukon
May 9, 2022
The May Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast is now available.
New Rapid Housing Initiative project opens in Watson Lake
May 6, 2022
New triplex in Watson Lake will provide affordable for homes for vulnerable Yukoners.
Contract awarded to replace Nisutlin Bay Bridge
May 5, 2022
Construction of the new Nisutlin Bay Bridge is anticipated to begin this summer.