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Yukon utilities provide briefing on electricity grid and emergency protocols
In December, several weeks of temperatures between -30°C and -50°C drove peak electricity demand in the Yukon to a new record. Yukon Energy initiated its mutual aid protocol on December 10, asking industrial customers such as mines to voluntarily shift to their own generator power, and asking ATCO Electric Yukon to bring their diesel generators online.
Government of Yukon pauses expansion of Extended Producer Responsibility program
The Government of Yukon is pausing expansion of Extended Producer Responsibility program by delaying implementation of the hazardous and special waste program to allow time to gather feedback on how current EPR programs are working.
Government of Yukon announces changes in eligibility for Whitehorse Walk-In Clinic
The Government of Yukon is expanding access to the Whitehorse Walk-In Clinic for all Yukoners.
Eagle Gold Mine receivership credit agreement extended to April 1, 2026
The receivership of the Eagle Gold Mine has been extended to April 2026.
Government of Yukon invests in 12 projects that promote social, cultural and economic benefits to Yukoners
The Community Development Fund has awarded support to 12 recipients representing a broad range of projects, events and initiatives that will provide long-term benefits to Yukon communities.
Government of Yukon announces changes to commercial vehicle inspection requirements
The Government of Yukon is updating the rules on Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspections for commercial vehicles to better align with other Canadian jurisdictions and support local industry.
Statement from Minister Laking on winter peak electricity demand
Minister Ted Laking has issued a statement on winter peak electricity demand.
Statement from Minister of Community Services thanking frontline staff working over the holidays
Statement from Minister of Community Services thanking frontline staff working over the holidays.
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.
Date modified: 2026-05-27