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The Yukon ends State of Emergency
The Yukon’s State of Emergency, which was last declared in November 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will end tomorrow at 11:59 p.m.
Macaulay Lodge to be demolished and site redeveloped for housing
The Government of Yukon has awarded a Yukon First Nations business the contract to demolish the Macaulay Lodge site, which will be redeveloped for housing.
Phase one of new Community Safety Planning program announced
Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee announced the Government of Yukon’s new Community Safety Planning program today.
2027 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee achieves major milestone
Whitehorse is one step closer to hosting the 2027 Canada Winter Games.
Joint statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and the acting Chief Medical Officer of Health on the National Day of Observance for COVID-19
Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee and acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott have issued the following joint statement on the National Day
Yukon First Nations Wildfire’s Warrior Program to provide First Nation youth with critical skills and experiences
Yukon First Nations Wildfire and the Government of Yukon has launched the Warrior Program that prepares participants to be workforce ready.
Public engagement underway to review Sharing Common Ground
Government of Yukon, Council of Yukon First Nations and Yukon RCMP to review final report on the Yukon’s policing services.
Twenty-third Yukon resident dies of COVID-19
The Yukon confirms the death of another Yukon citizen from COVID-19. This brings the total to 23 since the start of the pandemic.
Amendments to Miscellaneous Statute Law Act tabled
A new miscellaneous statute law amendment Bill would update several pieces of legislation
Date modified: 2026-05-27