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Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Yukon’s Premier provides a statement on the recent decision on reproductive rights out of the United States.
Public events for Arctic Arts Summit begin this weekend
Public programming for the 2022 Arctic Arts Summit begins this weekend.
Mummified baby woolly mammoth found by gold miner in the Klondike
A remarkable and rare find of a mummified baby woolly mammoth was discovered in the Klondike goldfields. This marks the best-preserved mammoth found in North America.
Support for tourism businesses impacted by COVID-19 extended
The Government of Yukon has extended the Tourism Non-Accommodation Sector Supplement to provide continued pandemic support to Yukon tourism businesses.
Applications for the Yukon Midwifery Program are now open
The Yukon Midwifery Program is now accepting applications for clients.
Nominations are open for the Council of the Federation Literacy Award
Premier Sandy Silver is encouraging nominations for Council of the Federation Literacy Awards to honour Yukoners who help people with literacy.
Public input sought on the regulation of geothermal resources
The legislation will provide opportunities for developing geothermal resources as a source of renewable energy for generating heat and electricity.
Statement from Premier Silver on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Whitehorse’s Catholic secondary school renamed
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School is the new name of the school previously known as Vanier Catholic Secondary School.
The Government of Yukon provides more than $1.6 million in funding to territorial sport and recreation
The Government of Yukon announces over $1.6 million in funding for sport and recreation groups, athletes.
Date modified: 2026-05-27