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Funding applications open for Yukon post-secondary students
Applications are now being accepted for student financial assistance for the 2026–27 academic year.
Statement from Minister Lang on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
Celebrate the Yukon Francophonie and create lasting memories with friends, family and one another this Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
Statement from Minister Benoit on the Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project
Minister of Highways and Public Works provides an update on the Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project.
Yukon government supports community-led crime prevention and victim services projects
Six Yukon community projects were awarded $269,044 in funding for spring 2026 from the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust.
Residential Builders Lottery pilot now open
Yukon government and Yukon Contractors Association open pilot residential builders lottery
Statement from Premier Dixon on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, an important opportunity to learn and celebrate Yukon First Nations’ histories, cultures and achievements.
Yukon government and the City of Whitehorse announce engagement on the National Building Code
The Government of Yukon and City of Whitehorse will engage with stakeholders and industry on the 2025 National Building Code.
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 and City of Whitehorse collaborate on major infrastructure investment projects
The Government of Yukon and City of Whitehorse partner on $160 million application to the Build Communities Strong Fund – Direct Delivery stream.
Statement from Minister Gehmair on Public Service Week
Statement from Minister of the Public Service Commission Jen Gehmair on Public Service Week celebrations.
Date modified: 2026-05-27