The latest news from the Government of Yukon. View news releases from 2009 to 2021 in our news archive.
News
Borealis Prize recipient announced
The Commissioner of Yukon, Angélique Bernard, is pleased to announce Tara Borin as the third recipient of the Borealis Prize.
Statement from Minister Ranj Pillai on strategic tungsten investment
Minister Pillai has issued the following statement on Fireweed Zinc acquiring the Mactung Tungsten Project.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on service reductions at community health centres
Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued a statement on the shortage of health care providers and service reductions at community health centres.
Updates to self-isolation recommendations and lab-based PCR testing eligibility for COVID-19
The Yukon government has updated COVID-19 related recommendations around self-isolation and testing.
Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health issues statement on monkeypox
A statement from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health
City of Whitehorse improving water and wastewater services
The City of Whitehorse is completing over $5.1 million in upgrades to the City’s water and sewer facilities with funds from the Canada Community-Building Fund.
New funding program launched to support Yukon performing musicians
New Performing Musicians Fund will better support the territory’s recording artists.
Release of Progress Report on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan recognized
Today marks the release of the 2022 Progress Report on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan.
The Government of Yukon takes next steps in long-term Whitehorse school replacement plan
École Whitehorse Elementary School, the oldest school in Whitehorse, will be replaced with a new, modern facility.
New banners unveiled for National Tourism Week
Six new tourism banners unveiled to cap off National Tourism Week
Date modified: 2026-05-27