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Tipping fee holiday at Government of Yukon solid waste facilities, May 21 to 25
Time to plan your spring clean-up. Tipping fees will be waived at Yukon government-run solid waste facilities May 21 to 25.
May snow survey shows snowpack above average to well above average across Yukon
The Government of Yukon has released the May Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast.
Government of Yukon seeks public feedback to cut red tape
Yukoners can now share their experiences dealing with the government through a new online feedback form.
Statement from Minister Benoit on the Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project
Minister of Highways and Public Works provides an update on the Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project.
Government of Yukon resumes construction for Whistle Bend subdivision
The Government of Yukon resumes construction for the Whistle Bend subdivision.
Housing partnership supporting Yukon First Nations and Indigenous women and children expanded
A further 12 new homes in Whistle Bend are providing safe, stable, second-stage transitional housing for Yukon First Nations and Indigenous women and children seeking to transition from temporary shelters.
Statement from Premier Dixon on the swearing in of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun’s new Chief
Premier Currie Dixon congratulates the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun on the swearing in of Chief Franklin A. Patterson and three new Councillors.
New doctors join Yukon health system
The Government of Yukon is reporting early success in physician recruitment.
Yukon’s emergency alert system will be tested during Emergency Preparedness Week
In recognition of Emergency Preparedness Week taking place May 3 to 9, Yukoners are invited to prepare for potential flooding and wildfires with hands-on activities.
Commissioner of Yukon announces 2026 funded projects for Yukon Francophonie Day
The Office of the Commissioner of Yukon has awarded nearly $9,000 to two community-based projects creating opportunities for all Yukoners to celebrate the Yukon Francophonie Day.
Date modified: 2026-05-27