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New affordable homes at 401 Jeckell open in Whitehorse
The 47-unit 401 Jeckell development is opening, creating more homes for low-income and vulnerable families, seniors and single people in need of stable, affordable housing.
Four projects awarded Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust funds
Four community-led projects focused on crime prevention and services for victims of crime received $170,968 through the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust for the fall 2022
Government of Yukon lifts COVID-19 public health emergency declaration
The Yukon government has lifted the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.
Senior leadership changes in the Yukon government public service
Senior leadership changes in the Yukon government public service.
Ranj Pillai sworn in as the Yukon’s 10th Premier
Premier Ranj Pillai and his new Cabinet sworn in to office by the Administrator of the Yukon Adeline Webber.
Canada and the Yukon sign agreement in principle to deepen collaboration on planting 2 billion trees nationally
Tree-planting efforts across Canada have played a large part in tackling the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Solstice Maternity temporarily welcomes clients of the Yukon Midwifery Program
Solstice Maternity temporarily welcomes clients of the Yukon Midwifery Program to enable safe and continuous care.
Indigenous employees recognized for public service excellence
Premier Sandy Silver presented Pat Joe with the Indigenous Employees Award of Honour and Norma Davignon with the Naats Tláa Award.
Statement from the Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on the National Roundtable on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People
Minister Jeanie McLean welcomes federal announcement of a minister special representative to support creation of a National Indigenous and Human Rights Ombudsperson’s office.
Date modified: 2026-05-27