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The Yukon’s minimum wage set to increase
The Yukon’s minimum wage will rise to $18.51 per hour on April 1, 2026.
Statement from Minister Bellmore on two Yukoners being named to Canada’s Olympic team
Congratulations to Sonjaa Schmidt and Nadia Moser on making the 2026 Canadian Olympic roster.
Government of Yukon begins work to reduce wildfire risk for the Grizzly Valley subdivision
The Government of Yukon begins work to reduce wildfire risk for the Grizzly Valley subdivision.
Wood and brush burning to take place at five Yukon solid waste facilities
Planned brush burning will occur at five solid waste facilities around the Yukon.
Residents clear eight dump trucks of FireSmart debris through Whitehorse drop-off program
This summer, 1,103 Whitehorse residents cleared 217 tonnes of brush from the most critical wildfire prevention space around their homes. That’s enough to fill eight and a half municipal waste trucks.
Government of Yukon awards contract for lift station as part of the new Chasàn Tatäy neighbourhood
The Government of Yukon awards contract for lift station to continue advancing development of new Chasàn Tatäy neighbourhood.
Yukon utilities provide briefing on electricity grid and emergency protocols
In December, several weeks of temperatures between -30°C and -50°C drove peak electricity demand in the Yukon to a new record. Yukon Energy initiated its mutual aid protocol on December 10, asking industrial customers such as mines to voluntarily shift to their own generator power, and asking ATCO Electric Yukon to bring their diesel generators online.
Statement from Minister of Community Services thanking frontline staff working over the holidays
Statement from Minister of Community Services thanking frontline staff working over the holidays.
Test of AlertReady emergency messaging system planned for November 19
On Wednesday, November 19, there will be a test of the AlertReady emergency alerting system at 1:55 pm. You should receive an alert on your cellphone, radio or TV.
Radon detection kits available at Yukon Public Libraries
Yukon Public Libraries offer radon screeners.
Date modified: 2026-05-27