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Government of Yukon named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the 13th consecutive year
The Government of Yukon has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026, the 13th consecutive year.
The Government of Yukon announces recipients of the 2025 Robert E. Leckie Awards
Recipients of the 2025 Robert E. Leckie Awards were announced yesterday evening at the 53rd annual Geoscience Forum & Trade Show banquet.
Test of AlertReady emergency messaging system planned for November 19
On Wednesday, November 19, there will be a test of the AlertReady emergency alerting system at 1:55 pm. You should receive an alert on your cellphone, radio or TV.
Polling day for school board elections is November 17
Yukon voters can cast their ballots in the school board trustee elections for the First Nation School Board and the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon on Monday, November 17.
Yukoners invited to attend swearing-in of Government of Yukon Cabinet
Premier-designate Currie Dixon and his Cabinet will be sworn into office at the Yukon Arts Centre at 2 pm on November 22, 2025.
Radon detection kits available at Yukon Public Libraries
Yukon Public Libraries offer radon screeners.
Senior leadership appointments in the Government of Yukon public service
At the request of Premier-Designate Dixon, senior leadership appointments have been made in the Executive Council Office and the Department of Economic Development.
Nominations now open for school board trustee elections
Nominations are now open for school board trustee elections.
Yukoners Drop, Cover and Hold On during ShakeOut earthquake drill
At 10:16 am on Thursday, October 16, Yukoners will Drop, Cover and Hold On for the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill.
Yukoners encouraged to check their measles vaccination status
Yukoners are encouraged to check their vaccination records and ensure they’re protected against measles. If you are not protected against measles, contact the Whitehorse Health Centre or your community health centre.
Date modified: 2026-05-27