Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:

“It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the death of Constable Rick O’Brien, who served as an officer of the Ridge Meadows RCMP in British Columbia.

“Constable O’Brien was a well-respected member of the RCMP, whose passing left a profound impact on his colleagues and his community.

“This loss is heightened due to our close relationship with British Columbia and the numerous family, work and community connections that we share between our jurisdictions.

The Government of Yukon, through Yukon Housing Corporation, has partnered with Ross River Dena Council to install a three-unit trailer at 206 Quartzite Street in the community of Ross River. The units, each equipped with a full kitchen, bathroom with shower and combined living and bedroom area, will provide housing for Ross River Dena Council staff, helping the community to better respond to its ongoing State of Emergency. 

Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker has issued the following statement:

“Since 1980, World Tourism Day has been held every September 27 in recognition of the impact the tourism sector has around the globe.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Today, many Muslims around the world will mark Mawlid, the anniversary of the birth of their holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the founder of Islam and proclaimer of the Quran.

“Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in the third month of the Islamic calendar, Rabi' al-Awwal, in the year 570 CE. He began preaching after being visited by the angel Gabriel and went on to lead his followers to Medina, uniting many tribes under his leadership and march on the city of Mecca.  

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Earlier today, I had the pleasure of meeting virtually with Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy to discuss the Yukon’s relationship with our neighbours to the west and areas where our governments can continue to collaborate.

The Government of Yukon’s Wildland Fire Management Branch is sending two wildfire officials to Finland, to participate in a Scandinavian emergency services conference.

The Yukon representatives will be presenting on wildfire management in the Yukon to strengthen the perspectives of attendees on wildfire management in northern climates. Topics will include the Yukon’s expertise in wildland fire incident management, use of prescribed fire and cultural fire, tactical and strategic fire use to fight wildfires, wildfire impacts and partnerships with Yukon First Nations.

The Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre has moved from its temporary location to its permanent space at 9010 Quartz Road in Whitehorse. The new space will enhance the clinic’s ability to offer high-quality, primary health care to Yukoners in both English and French. 

The team of interdisciplinary health professionals at Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre currently serves 816 Yukoners and has been open since November 1, 2022.

Yesterday, Premier Ranj Pillai met with federal Ministers in Ottawa on his return to Canada from Asia.

These meetings provided opportunities to discuss outcomes from the Asia mission, advancement in the following:

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“There are over 300 different sign languages around the world, which are collectively used by more than 70 million people. On September 23, we have an opportunity to support sign-language users and their linguistic identities.

“The International Day of Sign Languages is a part of the International Week of the Deaf, a global movement of deaf unity and concerted advocacy to raise awareness of the issues that deaf people face in their everyday lives.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“This Sunday at sunset, the Yukon’s Jewish community will join Jewish communities across Canada and around the world to begin the observance of Yom Kippur, the Day of the Atonement and the most solemn and holy day in Judaism.

“Yom Kippur is a 25-hour period of fasting and prayer, marking the end of the 10-day High Holy Days. This period is a time for repentance, self-examination and atonement, and for seeking reconciliation in preparation for the year to come.