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Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes 2026 spring sitting
A productive sitting advanced key investments in health care, education, and public safety, while taking disciplined steps to get government spending back on track.
Government of Yukon connects with municipal leaders and local advisory representatives at the Association of Yukon Communities’ 2026 annual conference
The Government of Yukon connects with municipal leaders and local advisory representatives at the Association of Yukon Communities’ 2026 annual general meeting.
Yukon health officials monitoring Andes hantavirus situation involving two Yukoners
Two Yukoners linked to the Andes hantavirus outbreak are isolating in B.C. Yukon health officials say the overall risk to Yukoners remains low.
Governments of Canada and Yukon partner to support tariff-impacted workers and strengthen workforce
The Government of Yukon is receiving funding from the Government of Canada to strengthen the territory’s workforce and increase economic resiliency and diversification.
Watson Lake Visitor Information Centre celebrates official grand reopening
The Watson Lake Visitor Information Centre has reopened in its new location at the Northern Lights Centre following renovations that enhance visitor services and reflect the region’s history and culture.
Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon hold second Yukon Forum of 2026
Leaders representing Yukon First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon met at Yukon Forum where they discussed how to work together for the next four years including the path forward on the health system.
New program supports more access and attachment to family doctors
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Medical Association have launched a program to help connect more Yukoners to a family doctor.
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.
Date modified: 2026-05-27