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Additional leadership added to Energy, Mines and Resources to support the Eagle Mine emergency response
Additional leadership added to Energy, Mines and Resources to support the Eagle Mine emergency response.
Senior leadership appointments in the Government of Yukon public service
Premier Ranj Pillai has appointed Meagan Lang as Public Service Commissioner. Tracy Allen has been appointed as Deputy Minister of Highways and Public Works.
Nine Yukon community projects funded by the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust through spring 2024 intake
Nine Yukon community projects awarded $407,974 in funding for spring 2024 from the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust.
Updated requirements for Canadian dogs entering the United States
The CDC requirements for dogs entering the US from Canada after August 1, 2024, reflect that Canada is not a high-risk for the canine strain of rabies virus.
Minister Silver attends Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Annual Summit in Whistler, BC
Minister Silver attends Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Annual Summit in Whistler, BC.
Statement from Energy, Mines and Resources Minister John Streicker on additional inspector’s directions issued to Victoria Gold Corporation
Energy, Mines and Resources Minister John Streicker has issued a statement on additional inspector’s directions issued to Victoria Gold Corporation.
The Government of Yukon advances territory-wide Regional Waste Service model in rural Yukon
New household waste disposal options to be implemented in Braeburn, Johnson’s Crossing and Silver City.
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to advance the resilience and growth of the sector
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to advance the resilience and growth of the sector.
Government of Yukon continues to provide updates on Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine heap leach failure
Yesterday, July 18, 2024, the Government of Yukon provided another update on Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine heap leach incident.
Call for nominations for the Community Safety Awards
Nominations are open for the Community Safety Awards to recognize Yukoners who have improved safety in their communities.
Date modified: 2026-05-27