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Statement from Premier Pillai on Commissioner Bernard’s years of service and welcome to incoming Commissioner Adeline Webber
May 31, 2023
Premier Pillai’s thank you to Commissioner Bernard for years of service and welcome to new Commissioner Adeline Webber.
Government of Yukon seeking judicial review of mineral exploration project assessment
May 30, 2023
The Government of Yukon is applying for a judicial review of the assessment of the Michelle Creek mineral exploration project.
Premier Ranj Pillai meets with Ross River Dena Council, Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and celebrates 30 years of self-government with First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun
May 30, 2023
Last week, Premier Ranj Pillai traveled to Ross River and Carmacks to meet with local First Nations leaders.
Statement from Premier Pillai on Alberta election
May 30, 2023
Premier Pillai congratulates Premier Danielle Smith on her party’s success in the Alberta election.
Government of Yukon supporting residents affected by flooding
May 29, 2023
Government of Yukon is supporting residents affected by flooding in the Klondike.
Statement from Premier Pillai on International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
May 29, 2023
May 29 is a day to reflect on the efforts by United Nations peacekeepers to dispel conflicts around the world.
Tentative agreement reached between the Yukon government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees’ Union
May 26, 2023
The Government of Yukon and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees’ Union have reached a tentative agreement.
The Government of Yukon congratulates Dawson City on its new waste diversion and recycling facility
May 25, 2023
Dawson City opens a new recycling facility.
Understanding the Early Years course provides opportunities for culturally competent early childhood educator training
May 24, 2023
The Yukon First Nation Education Directorate’s Early Years Program enhanced with over $925,000 funding support from the Governments of Canada and Yukon.
Elijah Smith Elementary School celebrates installation of clean, sustainable heating system
May 24, 2023
Elijah Smith Elementary School’s new biomass heating system is now complete and will reduce the school’s annual emissions by 180 tonnes.