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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.
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.
Free personal-use firewood available for Yukoners until August 2
The Yukon government is giving away firewood until August 2. This initiative uses some of the by-product of the Whitehorse South Fuel Break project to help some residents mitigate the cost of heating their homes this winter.
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.
Date modified: 2026-05-27