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Government of Yukon appoints new chair of the Yukon Water Board
Brooke Rudolph appointed as chair of the Yukon Water Board.
Government of Yukon supports mining industry through early road access in 2026
The Government of Yukon is prioritizing early access to mining roads ahead of the spring season, reaffirming its strong support for the mining industry.
Information session available for kindergarten registration in the Yukon
Children who will be five years old by December 31, 2026, are eligible to start kindergarten this coming school year.
Long Service Awards celebrate dedication across the public service
The Government of Yukon recognizes dedicated public servants.
The Yukon Nominee Program expression of interest intake is open
The Government of Yukon is accepting Expressions of Interest for the 2026 Yukon Nominee Program from January 19 to 30.
Wood and brush burning to take place at five Yukon solid waste facilities
Planned brush burning will occur at five solid waste facilities around the Yukon.
Government of Yukon and Standard Bus Yukon work collaboratively to strengthen school bus services
School bus service is improving in the Yukon. The Government of Yukon and Standard Bus Yukon are sharing updates to keep families informed.
Residents clear eight dump trucks of FireSmart debris through Whitehorse drop-off program
This summer, 1,103 Whitehorse residents cleared 217 tonnes of brush from the most critical wildfire prevention space around their homes. That’s enough to fill eight and a half municipal waste trucks.
New Government of Yukon advances grid stability and preliminary work on Winter Reliable Energy Plan
The new Government of Yukon is taking decisive action to protect the integrity of the Yukon’s electricity grid. Pause on intakes of micro-generation renewables extended.
Government of Yukon announces Yukon Nominee Program update for 2026
The Government of Yukon announces details for the 2026 Yukon Nominee Program.
Date modified: 2026-05-27