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Maintenance work begins for Whistle Bend east stormwater pond
The Government of Yukon is draining the east stormwater retention pond in Whistle Bend.
A back-to-school update about drinking water
The Government of Yukon has posted permanent signs at all Yukon schools and completed mitigation, replacement and retesting this spring and summer.
Partners confirm feasibility for proposed national park in the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed
Partners confirm feasibility for proposed Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) national park and sign a Collaboration Accord to advance next steps.
Statement from Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee on World Suicide Prevention Day
On World Suicide Prevention Day, the Government of Yukon encourages all Yukoners to promote connection, seek support and help change the narrative on suicide.
Summary of public feedback report released for École Whitehorse Elementary School project
Feedback from the April 10, 2025, open house on ÉWES replacement is now available in the new summary of public feedback report to help guide the school’s planning and design.
Yukon schools and community organizations receive $200,000 for student attendance projects
Every Student, Every Day Society, in partnership with the Government of Yukon, awards $200,000 in funding to 22 student attendance projects for the 2025-26 school year.
Government of Yukon releases What We Heard report on engagement for a new public school in downtown Whitehorse
Community input will help shape decisions about the location, design and programs offered at a new school.
Statement from Minister McPhee on International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day and Month
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee recognizes Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day and Month.
Statement from Premier Pemberton on his meeting with members of the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group
Premier Pemberton meets with members of the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group during their 23rd bilateral meeting in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Sara McPhee-Knowles is the recipient of the 2025 Council of the Federation Literacy Award
The Council of the Federation Literacy Award has been presented to Sara McPhee-Knowles.
Date modified: 2026-05-27