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Yukon government expands timber harvesting opportunities and speeds up permitting
The Government of Yukon has approved two new timber harvest opportunities to improve access to Yukon harvesters.
Government of Yukon takes action to reduce impact of rising fuel costs on electricity bills
Rider F is increasing due to global fuel costs. Expanded Affordability Rate Relief provides up to $657 from October to March, directly on bills.
Government of Yukon provides update on implementation of Independent Review Board recommendations
The Government of Yukon continues to improve its regulatory and enforcement oversight of mining in the Yukon, following the heap leach failure that occurred at the Eagle Gold Mine.
43 new residential lots available through Haines Junction land lottery
The Government of Yukon releases 43 residential lots in Haines Junction.
Yukon government delivers significant improvements to mining permitting timelines
The Government of Yukon will update members of the Klondike Placer Miners' Association on its successful efforts to improve permitting timelines at the association’s annual general meeting in Dawson on Friday, September 4.
Seven Whistle Bend lots sold through first builders lottery
Following the successful first round of the Residential Builders Lottery, the Yukon government plans to offer additional lots through future lottery rounds and make more lots available to developers.
Joint statement from Minister Laking and Minister Lang on ATCO Electric Yukon billing practices, systems and processes
Minister Ted Laking and Minister Laura Lang have issued a joint statement on ATCO Electric Yukon's billing practices, systems and processes.
Statement from Minister Ted Laking on the release of the Ombudsman land lottery report
The Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources has issued the following statement on the ombudsman land lottery report
Government of Yukon provides update on Victoria Gold Corp. receivership
The Receiver for Victoria Gold Corp. has entered an agreement with Sitka Gold Corp to accelerate Sitka’s options to acquire its remaining interests in the Clear Creek property.
Yukon government puts 10 developed lots on the market
Ten lots are available for over-the-counter purchase
Date modified: 2026-05-27