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All Community Development Fund intakes have switched to the online fund management portal
The Government of Yukon will be using its new online portal to accept applications for the Community Development Fund.
The 2025 fall sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
The Yukon Legislative Assembly's 2025 fall session ended today.
Order of Yukon inductees announced for 2025
The Commissioner of Yukon, the Honourable Adeline Webber, announces the 2025 inductees to the Order of Yukon.
New Government of Yukon begins work to reduce electricity rates for Yukoners
The Affordability Rate Relief program will offset electricity rate increases for Yukoners on the first 1,000 kWh per month from January to March 2026.
Statement from Minister Istchenko on the 2025 Yukon Outfitters Ball
Minister of Environment Wade Istchenko issued a statement on the return of the Outfitters Ball to Haines Junction last weekend, highlighting community, heritage and stewardship.
Statement from Minister of Education on school bus cancellations in cold weather
Minister of Education Scott Kent has issued a statement on school bus cancellations in cold weather.
Government of Yukon to explore new location for École Whitehorse Elementary School
The Government of Yukon has decided not to proceed with the current École Whitehorse Elementary School relocation plan. This decision reflects community feedback and marks the start of renewed engagement to explore future school location options.
Supplementary Estimates provide update on previous government spending and plan for remainder of fiscal year
On Tuesday, Premier Currie Dixon tabled the 2025–26 Supplementary Estimates No. 1 as well as the Yukon Public Accounts for 2024–25.
New government reconvenes Yukon Legislative Assembly with Throne Speech
Speech from the Throne sets direction for new Government of Yukon.
Government of Yukon issues update on Wareham Dam Spillway in Mayo
Government of Yukon issues update on Wareham Dam Spillway in Mayo
Date modified: 2026-05-27