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Exhibition of Yukon Permanent Art Collection’s nine newest acquisitions opens at Yukon Arts Centre
An exhibition of the newest works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection is now on display at the Yukon Arts Centre.
Statement from Premier Pemberton on the federal government’s major project announcements
Premier Pemberton has issued a statement in response to the federal government’s major project announcements.
Statement from Premier Pemberton on Kluane Adamek’s appointment to federal advisory council
Yukoner named to federal Indigenous Advisory Council to advise on major projects.
Federal government invests in flood resilience measures for the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation
The Government of Canada invests $38.74 million in flood resilience measures for the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation.
Mayo community wildfire protection plan finalized
Mayo’s new community wildfire protection plan has been finalized by the Government of Yukon, the Village of Mayo, and the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun.
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.
Date modified: 2026-05-27