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Team Yukon excels at Arctic Winter Games
Team Yukon had an excellent performance on their home turf.
Expanded Affordability Rate Relief to appear on electricity bills next winter
Budget 2026 includes $13 million to fund expanded Affordability Rate Relief program.
Yukon government affirms commitment to community safety with initiatives in Budget 2026
Budget 2026 to include millions in new investments in a strengthened police force to increase public safety and respond to criminal activity
New templates, user guide available to help Yukoners draft enduring powers of attorney
To support Yukoners drafting their enduring powers of attorney without hiring a lawyer, the Government of Yukon has developed templates and a user guide.
New Regulation in place under the Maintenance Enforcement Act
The Government of Yukon has made a new Income Exempt from Garnishment Regulation under the Maintenance Enforcement Act.
Draft flood hazard maps for Ross River available for public comment
Draft flood hazard maps for Ross River are open for public feedback until April 10.
Statement from Premier Dixon on his disappointment with the Government of Canada's announcement
Premier Dixon has issued the following statement.
New summer employment program supports high school students interested in the skilled trades
STEP into the Trades is an exciting new program available to Yukon high school students this summer.
Statement from Minister Laking on ongoing work to build a secure, reliable and affordable energy system for Yukoners
Minister Ted Laking provides an update on the Government of Yukon’s efforts to build a secure, reliable and affordable energy system for Yukoners while addressing rising electricity costs.
Support for Continuing Nurse Education Fund increased and eligibility expanded
The Yukon government increases support and expands Continuing Nurse Education Fund to include licensed practical nurses and registered psychiatric nurses.
Date modified: 2026-03-05