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The Yukon designated an official sustainable tourism observatory by United Nations World Tourism Organization
The Yukon’s new sustainable tourism framework recognized by United Nation’s World Tourism Organization as a member of International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories
The Yukon’s Supervised Consumption Site can now support inhalation
Upgrades to the supervised consumption site to accommodate inhalation as a method of consumption are now complete.
New works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection
Yukon Permanent Art Collection welcomes 16 new works.
Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon invest $1.95 million to support Yukon tourism sector as it adapts and grows beyond the pandemic
As part of National Tourism Week, the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon announced a combined investment of $1.95 million towards the Yukon Elevate Tourism Program.
Western Premiers conclude meetings in Regina, Saskatchewan
The 2022 Western Premiers’ Conference in Regina covered healthcare, Arctic sovereignty, economic recovery and other issues.
Statement on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus in Yukon wild birds
Statement on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus in Yukon wild birds
Yukon schools and First Nations receive $300,000 for student attendance projects
A total of $300,000 in financial support from the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society’s Every Student, Every Day fund has been awarded to 30 Yukon projects to support
New community centre opens in Old Crow
The Darius Elias Community Centre officially opened in Old Crow last Friday.
Statement on the Office of the Auditor General of Canada performance audit on the state of housing for vulnerable Yukoners
Ministers of the Yukon Housing Corporation and Health and Social Services issue statement on Office of the Auditor General’s report on the state of housing for vulnerable Yukoners.
Awards ceremony honours over 40 members of Yukon’s Emergency Medical Services team
Awards ceremony honours Yukon Emergency Medical Services team members for community service, dedication to their duties and years of service.
Date modified: 2026-05-27