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New campsites now available at Pine Lake Campground
Additional campsites are now open to the public and include 14 new vehicle campsites, five walk-in tenting sites and a group camping area.
Joint statement on submission of project proposal for relicensing the Aishihik Hydro Facility
Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Dän nätthe äda (Chief) Barbara Joe and Government of Yukon Premier Currie Dixon have issued a joint statement on the Aishihik Hydro Facility relicensing project proposal.
Yukon organizations can now apply online for Economic Development Fund Tier 2 funding
Tier 2 Economic Development Fund applications are now available through the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture’s online funding portal.
Statement from Premier Dixon on the swearing in of White River First Nation’s new Chief and Council
Premier Dixon congratulates White River First Nation on the swearing in of their new Chief Donna Shiu and four new Councillors.
New water reservoirs complete for Dawson
The Government of Yukon supports the completion of two new water reservoirs in Dawson, furthering community growth.
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.
Statement from Minister Istchenko on the start of the 2026 hunting season
Minister of Environment Wade Istchenko issued a statement on the start of the 2026 hunting season, encouraging hunters to hunt ethically, safely and respectfully.
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.
Yukon firefighters deployed to assist with B.C. wildfires
The Yukon is continuing to support Canadians facing wildfires threatening their communities with deployment of a 24-person fire crew to B.C.
Government of Yukon provides an update on the sale process of Eagle Gold Mine
The Government of Yukon provides an update on the sale process of Eagle Gold Mine.
Date modified: 2026-05-27