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Wind River Hospice House now open
June 8, 2020
The Government of Yukon opened the Wind River Hospice House in Whistle Bend Place today, offering hospice beds for individuals with end-of-life care needs.
Free Independent Legal Advice program launched
June 8, 2020
The Independent Legal Advice program will provide free, confidential legal advice to victims of intimate partner violence and/or sexualized assault.
Government of Yukon announces recipients of annual sport awards
June 5, 2020
Government of Yukon recognizes 2019 achievements of Yukon athletes, coaches.
Applications for Special Guide Licence lottery to open June 5
June 5, 2020
Yukon resident hunters can apply for one of 125 special guide licences from June 5 to 18.
Support for restaurants announced
June 4, 2020
New initiatives will support restaurants and other businesses with a liquor licence.
Alaska Highway Safety Improvement contract awarded to local company
June 4, 2020
Cobalt Construction awarded contract for safety improvements along the Alaska Highway between Lodestar Lane and Burns Road.
New works selected for the 2020 Yukon Permanent Art Collection
June 4, 2020
Yukon Permanent Art Collection welcomes 11 new works.
Yukon recognizes the one-year anniversary of release of National Inquiry’s Final Report
June 3, 2020
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ continue to work on the Yukon Strategy on MMIWG2S+.
Statement from Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee on Yukon Graduate Day
June 3, 2020
Minister of Education Tracy-Anne McPhee announces that June 10, 2020 has officially been proclaimed “Yukon Graduate Day”.