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Request for proposals to study mineral exploration funding models
The Government of Yukon has issued a request for proposals to investigate models for a mineral exploration fund.
Lorne Metropolit wins the Yukon’s 2022 Agriculture Award
Meet the winner of the 2022 Yukon Agriculture Award
COVID-19 outbreak ends at Thomson Centre long-term care home
Outbreak at Thomson Centre long-term care home has ended.
Government of Yukon celebrates recipients of 2021 sport awards
Government honours nine Yukon athletes with the Premier’s Award of Sport Excellence
Upgrades to the elevator at Whitehorse’s Financial Plaza to begin
The elevator at the 204 Lambert Street Financial Plaza in Whitehorse will be out of service for approximately five weeks while the upgrades are completed. Yukoners will still be ab
New COVID-19 dashboard provides Yukoners with more data
The Yukon government has released a new dashboard that will provide Yukoners with COVID-19 related data.
Public health measures continue to ease in the Yukon
Effective February 18, public health measures will ease for indoor organized events, bars, restaurants and more.
Cultural Connections Project launched to support Yukon First Nations children in care
With the launch of the Cultural Connections Project, supports will be provided to connect all children in out-of-home care with their own cultures and communities.
Electric vehicles can now easily travel most of the Yukon’s highways
We’ve expanded our electric vehicle fast charging network across the Yukon with seven new fast chargers. Five are available for use now.
Mental Wellness Summit sparks momentum for real change
The first phase of the Mental Wellness Summit provided Yukoners with the opportunity to learn about different mental wellness and harm reduction topics.
Date modified: 2026-05-27