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New tourism banners unveiled for National Tourism Week
Six new tourism banners by Yukon artists unveiled as part of National Tourism Week.
Construction resumes for Chasàn Tatäy subdivision
The Government of Yukon is restarting construction for the Chasàn Tatäy subdivision for the 2026 construction season. Work will be advanced for the wastewater lift station and forcemain.
Yukon and Ontario sign partnership agreement to explore energy solutions, including small modular reactors
The Governments of Yukon and Ontario announce a partnership agreement on energy cooperation.
New works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection
Eleven new works have been selected for inclusion in the Yukon Permanent Art Collection.
Yukon government increases funding to support hospital services and advance expansion project
The Yukon government is increasing funding to support hospital services, address cost pressures and advance planning for the expansion of Whitehorse General Hospital project, Yukon Hospital Corporation
Yukon government releases flood and wildfire outlook
The communities of Carmacks, the Klondike Valley, Old Crow and Ross River are at an elevated flood risk this spring due to ice jam flooding while the communities of Teslin, Carmacks, Upper Liard and the Klondike Valley are at an elevated flood risk this spring due to snowmelt.
Final flood hazard maps released for Dawson, the Klondike Valley and Upper Liard
Final flood hazard maps for Dawson, the Klondike Valley and Upper Liard are now available, providing information to support community planning and emergency preparedness.
Yukon government provides update on implementation of Independent Review Board recommendations
Yukon government provides update on implementation of Independent Review Board recommendations.
New Dependable Grid Program rebates aim to reduce peak electric heating demand, improve affordability
The Government of Yukon launches new Dependable Grid Program with rebates to lower energy costs and reduce peak demand from electric heating.
Yukon launches National Pharmacare Program, improving access to contraception and diabetes medication
The Yukon National Pharmacare Program is now available. Eligible residents can access certain diabetes medications and contraceptives at little to no cost.
Date modified: 2026-05-27