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Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and Minister of Justice on International Drug Users Remembrance Day
July 21, 2023
Minister McPhee has issued a Statement on International Drug Users Remembrance Day, as we honour the lives lost and strengthen our commitment to a safer more compassionate society.
Statement from the Government of Yukon on the death of a helicopter pilot fighting Alberta wildfire
July 20, 2023
The Government of Yukon and Wildland Fire Management send deepest condolences to Alberta after the death of a helicopter pilot during wildfire operations.
Statement from Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn on Mount McIntyre Infrastructure Upgrades
July 20, 2023
Governments of Canada and Yukon invest over $9 million into the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre.
Yukon First Nations Chiefs Committee on Health to guide implementation of Putting People First
July 19, 2023
The newly formed Chiefs Committee on Health formalizes partnership between the Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations on health system transformation.
Carmacks becomes latest municipality to sign interim regional waste management facility agreement
July 18, 2023
Carmacks becomes latest municipality to sign an interim regional waste agreement.
Joint Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee and Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn on National Drowning Prevention Awareness Week
July 18, 2023
The Ministers of Health and Social Services and Community Services acknowledge National Drowning Prevention Awareness Week.
Statement from Minister Nils Clarke on Wild About Wildlife Month
July 18, 2023
July is Wild About Wildlife Month.
Statement from the Government of Yukon on the death of an NWT Fire firefighter
July 17, 2023
The Government of Yukon and Wildland Fire Management send our condolences to the Northwest Territories today after the death of an NWT Fire firefighter in the Fort Liard District.
The Government of Yukon provides more than $1.7 million in funding to territorial sport and recreation organizations
July 17, 2023
Territorial sport and recreation organizations, athletes and officials receive Government of Yukon funding.