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Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act to be implemented
Amended legislation will address the over-representation of Indigenous children in care and improve outcomes for all children, youth and families in the child welfare system.
Statement from Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kancir on assessing your COVID-19 risk during Easter
Use your COVID sense and assess your risk this Easter.
Council of Yukon First Nations donates rapid molecular tests to the Yukon government
The Council of Yukon First Nations has donated close to 4,000 rapid molecular tests to the
Yukon government for use at Yukon community health centres.
Literary program update from the Office of the Commissioner of Yukon
The Commissioner of Yukon would like to update Yukoners with details on her Literary Program.
April snow survey shows snowpack in the Yukon is above average
The April Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast is now available.
Atlin Hydro Expansion Project to receive $32.2 million from Natural Resources Canada
The Government of Canada is investing $32.2 million for the Atlin Hydro Expansion Project.
Grand opening of the Yukon Soaps Company’s new building
The Yukon Soaps Company has opened a new studio space in Mayo that includes affordable homes for Yukoners and a space to build stronger connections to traditions and culture.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the 2022–23 federal budget
Premier Silver issued a statement about the 2022-23 federal budget.
Second COVID-19 boosters available for specific populations of Yukoners
Second COVID-19 boosters will be available to Yukoners who are 70 years of age and older, living in long-term care or seniors living in congregate settingsand those who are immunoc
Yukon railway route cancelled for 2022 season
The White Pass and Yukon Route train company will not be offering service from Fraser to Carcross for 2022.
Date modified: 2026-05-27