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Government of Yukon announces honoraria increase for Emergency Medical Services community responders
The Yukon’s Health and Social Services department is giving honoraria raises to volunteer EMS community responders who care for Yukoners. Effective January 1, 2024.
Government of Yukon announces residential Managed Alcohol Program
Yukon's Managed Alcohol Program marks a new step in our public health strategy, addressing alcohol dependency with a clinical, compassionate approach.
Whitehorse Public Library is closing from March 25 to April 21
Rug installation will close the Whitehorse Public Library from March 25 to April 21, 2024.
Government of Yukon to open warming centre at Jim Smith Building
New warming centre at Jim Smith Building's old cafeteria provides essential services for Yukoners in need, open March 18 to May 1, 2024.
Yukon Housing Corporation launches “Creating Home”, a new approach to housing
Yukon Housing Corporation introduces a new approach to housing and wellness.
The Yukon’s minimum wage increases to $17.59 per hour
The Yukon’s minimum wage to rise to $17.59 per hour on April 1, 2024.
Statement from Premier Pillai on the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia
Premier Ranj Pillai issues a statement on the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on the Yukon Coroner's news release on toxic illicit drugs
Minister of Health and Social Services has issued a statement on the Yukon Coroner's news release on toxic illicit drugs.
Dáshäw k'e thrives with successful completion by third cohort of students
Learn more about the program that offers Yukon First Nation culturally-centered high school education.
Statement from the Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke on Data Privacy Day
The Government of Yukon recognizes Data Privacy Day, celebrated each year on January 28.
Date modified: 2026-05-27