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Traffic Safety Act tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
The Traffic Safety Act, a proposed replacement for the Motor Vehicles Act, is a modern, forward-thinking approach to traffic safety to help make our highways safer for Yukoners.
Work on Kêts’ádań Kų̀ in Burwash Landing moves forward as construction contract is awarded
The Government of Yukon is proud to be meeting the longstanding request of Kluane First Nation to move the current Kluane Lake School from Destruction Bay to Burwash Landing.
Statement from the Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke on the parking lot upgrades at Selkirk Elementary School
Minister Clarke announces upgrades to the Selkirk Elementary School parking lot, which will lead to improved traffic flow and safety.
Construction of the Dempster Fibre Line is complete
Construction of the critical backup telecommunications fibre line between Dawson, Yukon, and Inuvik, Northwest Territories, is now complete.
Statement from Ministers on the transfer of two lots in Dawson from Parks Canada to the Government of Yukon
The Red Feather Saloon and the Former Territorial Courthouse National Historic Site are now owned and managed by the Government of Yukon.
New signage at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport acknowledges Traditional Territories
The Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International has a new sign acknowledging the Traditional Territories of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation.
Addressing road safety on the Alaska Highway through Whitehorse
To improve safety for all road users, the speed limit on the Alaska Highway in Whitehorse, from Two Mile Hill through to the Kulan Industrial area, is being reduced to 70 km/h.
The Yukon’s identification cards are getting a fresh, new look
The Yukon’s identification cards are getting a fresh, new look.
Off-grid highway maintenance camps to use solar-generated power
The Government of Yukon is going to use solar power to run some of its off-grid highway maintenance camps.
Minister Nils Clarke issues statement on Airport runway improvements
The Government of Yukon continues construction at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
Date modified: 2026-05-27