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Statement from Minister Ranj Pillai on significant anniversaries of Yukon businesses
Statement from Minister Pillai on Total North Communications, Air North and Yukon Brewing anniversaries
Government of Yukon preparing study for a Mineral Exploration Fund
The Government of Yukon is preparing a study to investigate models for a Mineral Exploration Fund to support junior mining companies.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on Dahria Beatty’s participation at 2022 Olympics
Premier cheers on Dahria Beatty as she readies for 2022 Olympics in Beijing!
The Yukon’s State of Emergency extended
State of Emergency extended for up to 90 days in response to COVID-19.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver and Minister John Streicker on Victoria Gold’s award for excellence in mine development
Premier Silver and Minister Streicker congratulate Victoria Gold award for excellence in mine development at the Association for Mineral Exploration Roundup.
Indigenous public servants recognized by Premier Sandy Silver in annual Indigenous Employees Award of Honour
Premier Sandy Silver recently presented Shelby Blackjack with the Indigenous Employees Award of Honour and Vera Bossenberry with the Naats Tláa Award.
Statement on the vaccine requirement for Government of Yukon employees
As of January 31, 2022, all Government of Yukon public servants, volunteers and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Hidden Valley Elementary School Independent Review Report released
The Independent Review Report provides a detailed account of the response to the 2019 incident at Hidden Valley Elementary School.
Successful referendum results move Yukon First Nation School Board forward
Eight schools, including seven school attendance areas, have voted to move to a new Yukon First Nations School Board (FNSB).
Government of Yukon and Yukon Association of Education Professionals ratify new collective agreement
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Association of Education Professionals have ratified a new three-year collective agreement. The new agreement is in place until June 30, 2024.
Date modified: 2026-05-27