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Government of Yukon and Carcross/Tagish First Nation partner to develop community wildfire protection plan
This strategy is the first community-specific wildfire resiliency framework for Carcross and Tagish. It will empower the signatories to prioritize local actions that help safeguard communities and make them more resilient to wildfire.
Yukon personnel join Northwest Territories’ wildfire response
The Government of Yukon has sent wildfire personnel to the Northwest Territories to assist with wildfire response. The NWT is experiencing a significant wildfire season, with multiple communities evacuated in recent days.
Yukon government supports Whitehorse’s growing FireSmart program
The Government of Yukon is supporting the City of Whitehorse’s FireSmart program with $125,000 to increase municipal wildfire risk reduction this year.
Yukon government launches pilot program to boost wildfire resilience in Mount Lorne
The Yukon government is committed to public safety through the reduction of wildfire risk. A pilot project will use volunteer firefighters to look at a new way to reduce a neighbourhood's wildfire risk.
Minister Bellmore assumes Chair of provincial and territorial Ministers responsible for local government
This role gives the Yukon a stronger voice in national discussions that affect municipalities and local advisory councils.
Statement from the Government of Yukon on the deaths of three people in the Northwest Territories wildfire plane crash
The Government of Yukon and Wildland Fire Management send our deepest condolences to the Northwest Territories on the deaths of three people whose airplane crashed while responding to a wildfire near Fort Simpson on June 24.
Yukon government and the City of Whitehorse announce engagement on the National Building Code
The Government of Yukon and City of Whitehorse will engage with stakeholders and industry on the 2025 National Building Code.
Yukon government and City of Whitehorse collaborate on major infrastructure investment projects
The Government of Yukon and City of Whitehorse partner on $160 million application to the Build Communities Strong Fund – Direct Delivery stream.
Yukon Wildland Fire Management ready for 2026 fire season
As the weather gets warmer, wildfire crews are prepared and ready to respond from bases across the territory.
Government of Yukon supports ElderActive’s participation at the 55+ BC Games
The Government of Yukon supports Team Yukon’s athletes in attending the 55+ BC Games.
Date modified: 2026-05-27