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Leadership changes in the Yukon government public service
New senior leaders appointed for the Public Service Commission, the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, and the Department of Highways and Public Works.
New hours of service at the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre
COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre’s hours have changed. As of July 24, CTAC will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4pm; Saturday 8:30 am to 12 pm; and closed Sunday.
Government shares progress update on Safer Schools Action Plan
The Government of Yukon provides progress update on action plan to improve safety in schools.
Signing Ceremony Held for Tséi Zhéłe / Sinwaa Éex’i Yé / Conrad Historic Site Management Plan
The Carcross/Tagish First Nation and the Government of Yukon have signed an official management plan for the Tséi Zhéłe / Sinwaa Éex’i Yé / Conrad Historic Site.
New wildland fire map sheds more light on Yukon’s fire situation
The government is launching an expanded wildfire map that helps people better understand the Yukon’s fire situation while also learning more about fire activity in a given area.
Canadian culture and heritage minister meetings wrap up
Minister of Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai shared the Yukon’s plan for pandemic recovery with federal, provincial, and territorial Canadian culture and heritage Ministers’.
Funding available to support First Nations’ attendance at the Papal visit to Canada
The Government of Yukon is offering $180,000 in funding to eligible Yukon First Nations and transboundary Indigenous groups to attend the Papal visit to Canada later this Month.
Yukon retains ‘AA Stable’ credit rating from S&P Global Ratings for 2022
S&P Global Ratings affirms Yukon’s ‘AA Stable’ credit rating.
Yukon Senior Income Supplement (YSIS) payments delayed
The Government of Yukon is working to resolve delays in Yukon Senior Income Supplement payments.
COVID-19 vaccines approved for children over the age of six months
Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for children between the ages of six months and five years will soon be available in the Yukon.
Date modified: 2026-05-27