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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.
Government of Yukon awards contract for lift station as part of the new Chasàn Tatäy neighbourhood
The Government of Yukon awards contract for lift station to continue advancing development of new Chasàn Tatäy neighbourhood.
Government of Yukon cancels existing Vendor Performance Review program
Vendor Procurement Review program cancelled while Government of Yukon seeks alternative ways to ensure efficient, equitable procurement and reduce administrative burden, while still providing opportunities for local industry.
Date modified: 2026-05-27