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Watson Lake residents will soon have improved street lighting and pedestrian crossings
February 23, 2022
The Government of Yukon will be improving road infrastructure in and around Watson Lake.
Request for proposals to study mineral exploration funding models
February 22, 2022
The Government of Yukon has issued a request for proposals to investigate models for a mineral exploration fund.
Lorne Metropolit wins the Yukon’s 2022 Agriculture Award
February 22, 2022
Meet the winner of the 2022 Yukon Agriculture Award
COVID-19 outbreak ends at Thomson Centre long-term care home
February 21, 2022
Outbreak at Thomson Centre long-term care home has ended.
Government of Yukon celebrates recipients of 2021 sport awards
February 21, 2022
Government honours nine Yukon athletes with the Premier’s Award of Sport Excellence
Upgrades to the elevator at Whitehorse’s Financial Plaza to begin
February 18, 2022
The elevator at the 204 Lambert Street Financial Plaza in Whitehorse will be out of service for approximately five weeks while the upgrades are completed. Yukoners will still be ab
New COVID-19 dashboard provides Yukoners with more data
February 18, 2022
The Yukon government has released a new dashboard that will provide Yukoners with COVID-19 related data.
Public health measures continue to ease in the Yukon
February 17, 2022
Effective February 18, public health measures will ease for indoor organized events, bars, restaurants and more.
Cultural Connections Project launched to support Yukon First Nations children in care
February 17, 2022
With the launch of the Cultural Connections Project, supports will be provided to connect all children in out-of-home care with their own cultures and communities.
Electric vehicles can now easily travel most of the Yukon’s highways
February 17, 2022
We’ve expanded our electric vehicle fast charging network across the Yukon with seven new fast chargers. Five are available for use now.