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Site preparation for the new Dawson recreation centre will be underway
The Government of Yukon will start site preparation for the Dawson recreation centre this week
Government of Canada and Government of Yukon invest over $11.1M to enhance water services in Mayo and Whitehorse
The Village of Mayo and the City of Whitehorse receive funding from the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon.
Statement from Premier Pillai, Minister Mostyn and Minister McLean on Yukon Native Hockey Tournament
Game on. The puck drops on the 45th Yukon Native Hockey Tournament
Residential Tenancies Act tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
The Residential Tenancies Act is tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.
The governments of Canada and Yukon finalize a 10-year agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon have signed the new 10-year Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.
Joint statement from Premier Pillai, Minister Mostyn and MLA for Mount-Lorne Southern Lakes on Tagish Community Centre
Premier Ranj Pillai, Minister Richard Mostyn and Member of the Yukon Legislative Assembly for Mount-Lorne Southern Lakes John Streicker have issued a statement.
Government of Yukon announces plans for new community sport and recreation facilities in Whitehorse
Two new sport and recreation facilities are coming to help ease the strain on local sports groups and expand opportunities for play.
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and Government of Yukon award recipients recognized in Ottawa for 2024 Old Crow flooding emergency response
Representatives of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and the Government of Yukon received an award for their work on the 2024 high-risk spring breakup of Old Crow’s Porcupine River.

Yukon minimum wage to increase on April 1, 2025
The Yukon’s minimum wage rises to $17.94 per hour on April 1, 2025.
New vehicle will support fire service in Champagne
The pickup truck will be used by Champagne’s Scene Safety Response Unit. The delivery is part of the government's work to strengthen volunteer fire services in unincorporated communities through education, training and equipment
