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Northern Premiers issue pan-northern leaders’ statement on climate change
Northern Premiers issued the first pan-northern leaders’ statement on climate change, in collaboration with Indigenous leaders across the North.
May 1 snowpack continues to set records across the Yukon
The May Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast is now available.
New Rapid Housing Initiative project opens in Watson Lake
New triplex in Watson Lake will provide affordable for homes for vulnerable Yukoners.
Contract awarded to replace Nisutlin Bay Bridge
Construction of the new Nisutlin Bay Bridge is anticipated to begin this summer.
The Government of Yukon, Yukon University and ComIT partner to bring coding training to Yukon First Nations students
The Government of Yukon has partnered with Yukon University and ComIT to deliver free coding training to First Nations students.
Northern Premiers’ Forum to take place in Whitehorse
Northern Premiers to meet in Whitehorse on May 8 and 9 to continue their joint work to strengthen the North.
The Yukon Midwifery Program to launch in early July 2022
The Yukon Midwifery Program will begin to provide integrated care during pregnancy, birth, and post-partum for Yukoners starting early July.
The Novavax Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine is now available
Novavax, a non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, is now available to all Yukoners 18 years of age and older.
The Government of Yukon supports launch of Klondike Placer Miners' Association education program
The Government of Yukon supports the launch of an education program for placer miners through the Klondike Placer Miners’ Association.
Series of activities planned for Emergency Preparedness Week
Emergency Preparedness Week activities planned to help Yukoners get prepared and be ready for anything.
Date modified: 2026-05-27