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2026 fall sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly start date set
Members of the Legislative Assembly will reconvene for the fall sitting at 1 pm on Monday, October 5.
Statement from Minister Bellmore on Yukon athletes attending the Special Olympics Canada Games
The Government of Yukon is ready to be Special Olympics Team Yukon’s biggest fan while they compete at the Special Olympics Canada Games.
Statement from Minister Istchenko on his visit to the Yukon’s North Slope
Minister of Environment Wade Istchenko has issued a statement on his trip to the Yukon’s North Slope in support of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement, the responsible stewardship of the Yukon’s North Slope and the Yukon’s presence in the arctic.
Yukon Forestry Summit wraps up
The Yukon Forestry Summit brought together Liard First Nation, industry, local government and Yukon government representatives in Watson Lake to discuss the Yukon’s forest sector.
Government of Yukon and Kwanlin Dün First Nation partner to expand primary care access
The Government of Yukon and Kwanlin Dün First Nation are partnering to fund nurse practitioner services, reducing health care waitlists and improving local access to primary care.
New campsites now available at Pine Lake Campground
Additional campsites are now open to the public and include 14 new vehicle campsites, five walk-in tenting sites and a group camping area.
Joint statement on submission of project proposal for relicensing the Aishihik Hydro Facility
Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Dän nätthe äda (Chief) Barbara Joe and Government of Yukon Premier Currie Dixon have issued a joint statement on the Aishihik Hydro Facility relicensing project proposal.
Yukon organizations can now apply online for Economic Development Fund Tier 2 funding
Tier 2 Economic Development Fund applications are now available through the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture’s online funding portal.
Statement from Premier Dixon on the swearing in of White River First Nation’s new Chief and Council
Premier Dixon congratulates White River First Nation on the swearing in of their new Chief Donna Shiu and four new Councillors.
New water reservoirs complete for Dawson
The Government of Yukon supports the completion of two new water reservoirs in Dawson, furthering community growth.
Date modified: 2026-05-27