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First Nations and Government of Yukon leaders discuss future of 405 Alexander Street
The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations leaders have met at the 405 Alexander Street Leadership Summit to discuss the future of services and operations at the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter and identified next steps.
Yukon government expands medical, nursing and health education bursaries
The Yukon government is helping more Yukoners train for health careers by increasing medical, nursing and health careers bursaries. A $200,000 increase in Budget 2026 supports this expansion.
Government of Yukon and Kwanlin Dün First Nation partner to expand primary care access
The Government of Yukon and Kwanlin Dün First Nation are partnering to fund nurse practitioner services, reducing health care waitlists and improving local access to primary care.
Council of Yukon First Nations and Government of Yukon partner to establish Indigenous-led Auntie’s House
The Government of Yukon and Council of Yukon First Nations are partnering on a new Yukon First Nation-led group home to support First Nations children in care in a culturally grounded environment.
The Yukon celebrates 10 years of 911 service in rural communities
The Yukon is celebrating 10 years since 911 service was expanded to communities across the territory.
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.
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.
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.
Whitehorse General Hospital expands capacity with eight new beds
Whitehorse General Hospital is adding eight inpatient beds in early July to help reduce pressure and improve access to care.
Yukon government launches new online form to update health care card information
Yukoners can now update their health care card information online. The new service is faster, safe and helps keep details up to date.
Date modified: 2026-05-27