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Statement from Minister McPhee on the vote to accept proposed plan for tobacco compensation
Minister McPhee calls on tobacco companies to accept the proposed plan accepted by all provincial and territorial governments and plaintiffs for compensation to be paid by the tobacco industry for past practices.
Government of Yukon provides update on heap leach failure response at Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine
The Government of Yukon provides latest update on the heap leach failure at Victoria Gold's Eagle Mine.
Senior leadership appointment for the Eagle Gold Mine emergency response
Senior leadership appointment for the Eagle Gold Mine emergency response.
Community Development Fund advances Yukon-based projects
The Community Development Fund has awarded nearly $540,000 to 17 projects throughout the Yukon.
The Government of Yukon releases special report on school graduation analysis and rates
Learn more about student pathways to graduation and how graduation rates are calculated in the Yukon.
Government of Yukon addresses Health Human Resources challenges
Yukon’s Health Human Resources strategy marks a year of progress in strengthening the health and social services workforce.
Statement from Premier Pillai on buying local this holiday season
Yukoners are encouraged to support small businesses, homegrown entrepreneurs and local events this holiday season.
Government of Yukon announces new Resource Roads Regulation
The new Resource Roads Regulation comes into effect end of January.
Tlingit art to be featured on new Nisutlin Bay Bridge
The Government of Yukon and the Teslin Tlingit Council announce an upcoming project to procure and feature local Tlingit artwork on the Nisutlin Bay Bridge.