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Government of Yukon seeks input on intensity-based emissions targets for mining and rebate options for emission-intensive facilities
The Government of Yukon is engaging with the mining industry, First Nations governments, environmental groups and the public to develop intensity-based emissions targets.
Land transferred to the Council of Yukon First Nations for Indigenous women and children’s shelter
The Government of Yukon has transferred land to the Council of Yukon First Nations for an Indigenous women and children’s shelter.
Statement from Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ranade on back to school and early learning
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health issues a statement on back to school and early learning.
Additional elk permits available for the 2022–23 hunting season
The Government of Yukon is introducing a new adaptive elk hunting opportunity in the Takhini Valley to help reduce interactions between elk and agricultural landowners.
Yukon firefighters deployed to other regions to support wildfire response
The Government of Yukon has sent four wildland fire personnel to support wildfire response operations in British Columbia and the United States.
Four Yukon youth receive Outstanding Youth Achievement Awards for remarkable service
Recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Youth Achievement Awards have been announced.
Government of Yukon Main Administration Building renamed in honour of former Yukon Commissioner Jim Smith
The Government of Yukon is recognizing the contributions of Jim Smith by renaming the Main Administration Building in his honour.
New web hub, learning and professional development resources now available for Yukon early childhood educators
New professional development opportunities are now available to Yukon early childhood educators, including a $500 bursary to further training and skill development.
Four Yukon-based organizations awarded $150,000 for projects addressing violence against Indigenous women and girls
The Government of Yukon is providing $150,000 to support four community-based projects that aim to prevent and address violence against Indigenous women and girls.
Statement from Chief Medical Officer of Health on monkeypox risk factors in the Yukon and the territory’s response
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides a statement on monkeypox risk factors in the territory.
Date modified: 2026-05-27