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Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on International Nurses Day
May 12, 2023
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee celebrates International Nurses Day and recognizes the critical role of nurses perform in the Yukon’s healthcare system.
Yukon Permanent Art Collection welcomes 14 new diverse works of art
May 11, 2023
Yukon Permanent Art Collection welcomes 14 new works.
Senior leadership change for Executive Council Office and Economic Development
May 11, 2023
Premier Ranj Pillai has appointed new leaders for the Executive Council Office and the Department of Economic Development.
Government of Yukon pledges support for Alberta wildfires
May 11, 2023
Additional support announced for ongoing Alberta wildfire situation.
Premier Pillai meets with federal ministers, MPs, and Senators in Ottawa
May 9, 2023
The Premier met with federal ministers, MPs and Senators on topics of interest to the Yukon.
Yukon firefighters deployed to Alberta to support wildfire response
May 9, 2023
The Government of Yukon is sending wildland fire personnel to help manage fires in Alberta.
Premier Pillai builds connections with Philippines, Indonesia and Japan
May 8, 2023
Premier Pillai discussed items of mutual interest with the Consuls General of the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.
Government of Yukon invests $1.4 million to support mineral exploration in 2023-24
May 8, 2023
The Government of Yukon is investing $1.4 million into 28 hard rock and 16 placer projects through the Yukon Mineral Exploration Program in 2023-24.
May snow survey shows snowpack is well above average for most of the Yukon
May 8, 2023
The Government of Yukon has released the May 1 Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast.
Five projects supported through the Yukon Francophonie Day Program
May 8, 2023
Five community-based projects have been awarded $15,000 from the Yukon Francophonie Day Program launched earlier this year by the Office of the Commissioner of Yukon.