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Government of Yukon and City of Whitehorse launch engagement on the 2025 National Building Code
The Government of Yukon and the City of Whitehorse are engaging with the building industry on the 2025 National Building Code.
Yukon introduces real-time school bus tracking app for families
Families can now use MyBusStop to track their child’s school bus location and expected arrival time.
Government of Yukon launches public engagement on the Yukon Nominee Program
The Government of Yukon has launched a public engagement on the Yukon Nominee Program and is seeking feedback from Yukoners, employers and program participants.
Update on substance use deaths from the Chief Coroner of Yukon
The Chief Coroner of Yukon provides an update on four suspected toxic drug deaths and concerns regarding the illicit drug supply in Whitehorse.
Denise McDiarmid receives 2026 Council of the Federation Literacy Award
The 2026 Council of the Federation Literacy Award has been presented to Denise McDiarmid.
Ember Fire Academy celebrates 12 years of training women in firefighting
The twelfth annual Ember Fire Academy concluded Saturday with 11 recruits completing the program.
Yukon government delivers significant improvements to mining permitting timelines
The Government of Yukon will update members of the Klondike Placer Miners' Association on its successful efforts to improve permitting timelines at the association’s annual general meeting in Dawson on Friday, September 4.
Statement from Minister Bellmore on Team Yukon’s participation at the 55+ BC Games
Team Yukon’s 55+ athletes are ready to show their northern spirit at the Kamloops 55+ BC Games.
Seven Whistle Bend lots sold through first builders lottery
Following the successful first round of the Residential Builders Lottery, the Yukon government plans to offer additional lots through future lottery rounds and make more lots available to developers.
Canada’s internal trade Ministers meet in Iqaluit
Federal, provincial, and territorial Ministers responsible for internal trade met today in Iqaluit, Nunavut, to take action to make it easier for Canadians to work, do business and invest across the country.
Date modified: 2026-05-27