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The Yukon welcomes 12 new doctors and connects more patients with primary care providers
The Yukon government is reporting more success from increased doctor recruitment efforts and that more Yukoners have been matched with a primary care provider since January.
Free personal-use firewood available for Yukoners until August 2
The Yukon government is giving away firewood until August 2. This initiative uses some of the by-product of the Whitehorse South Fuel Break project to help some residents mitigate the cost of heating their homes this winter.
Yukon supports doctor recruitment through new licensing pathway
The Government of Yukon has issued a Declaration of Need that supports a new streamlined licensing pathway for family doctors from the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia.
Government of Yukon to limit personal device use in schools
Starting this coming 2026–27 school year, the Personal Mobile Device Use in Schools Policy will apply to all schools across the territory, supporting learning environments that promote students’ focus. Yukon.
Statement from Minister Laking on the 2026 Ministers of Agriculture meeting
The Yukon government is advocating for national agriculture policies that better reflect northern realities and help strengthen local food production and food security.
Statement from Minister Gehmair on federal funding announcement for skilled trades support
The Yukon government welcomes federal investment in skilled trades training.
Yukon Transportation Hall of Fame recognizes two new inductees
The 2026 Pioneer of the Year and Order of Polaris awards were presented at an awards ceremony last night.
Yukon government welcomes federal announcement to renew funding for gender-based violence prevention and response
The Yukon government welcomes renewed federal funding for the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence and for crisis hotlines, which will support continued work to prevent and respond to gender-based violence across the territory.
Yukon government provides an update on the Auditor General’s report on housing
The Government of Yukon has released a progress update on the 2022 Auditor General’s report on the state of housing for Yukoners with the greatest needs.
Safe at Home Society opens The Hearth supportive housing program
The Safe at Home Society is announcing the opening of The Hearth, a permanent supportive housing project for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Date modified: 2026-05-27