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Statement from Minister Mostyn on Special Olympics Yukon’s performance at the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games
Special Olympics Team Yukon proudly represented the Yukon at the 2025 BC Summer Games.
New staff housing construction underway in Burwash Landing
The Government of Yukon is advancing a staff housing project to support the future community school in Burwash Landing.
Statement from Minister Streicker on Historic Places Days
Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker recognizes the importance of Historic Places Days and the Yukon’s diverse cultural heritage.
S&P Global Ratings reaffirms the Yukon’s ‘AA Stable’ credit rating for 16th consecutive year
Global rating agency affirms the Yukon’s “AA Stable” credit rating for 16th consecutive year.
Statement from Minister Pillai on work to reduce trade barriers in Canada
Minister Pillai has issued a statement on the ongoing work to reduce trade barriers in Canada, following the July 8 meeting of the Committee on Internal Trade.
Statement from Premier Pemberton on Minister Alty’s visit to the Yukon
Premier Pemberton has issued the following statement on the recent visit and meeting with Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty.
Federal and territorial governments invest in expansion to transit fleet in Whitehorse
The governments of Canada and Yukon invest over $7.8 million to improve the City of Whitehorse transit system.
Strengthening southern Yukon communities against wildfire exposure
The governments of Canada and Yukon announce combined $17 million in wildfire mitigation funding.
Statement from Minister Streicker on the release of the Independent Review Board report on the Eagle Gold Mine heap leach failure
Statement from Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker on the release of the Independent Review Board report on the Eagle Gold Mine heap leach failure.
Yukon Public Libraries introduces sensory tool kits
Sensory kits are now available at the Whitehorse Public Library.
Date modified: 2026-05-27