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Statement by Premier Ranj Pillai on the appointment of a new Administrator of the Yukon
April 29, 2024
Premier Pillai congratulates Donald J. Inverarity on his appointment as the new Administrator of the Yukon.
Statement from the Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ People on the coroner’s inquest
April 29, 2024
Yukon Advisory Committee on MMIWG2S+ acknowledges closing of Coroner’s Inquest.
The modernized Exemptions Act receives assent
April 26, 2024
Bill 36 modernizes the Exemptions Act’s framework, balancing the rights of Yukoners going through serious debt problems and the rights of their creditors.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services in response to recommendations from the coroner’s inquest
April 26, 2024
Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee issues a statement following recommendations from the coroner’s inquest.
Whitehorse Walk-In Clinic moves to permanent location at Mah’s Point
April 26, 2024
Whitehorse Walk-In Clinic moves to its permanent location at Mah’s Point, 2145 2nd Avenue on April 29, 2024.
New Old Crow 10-plex ready to welcome first residents
April 26, 2024
Old Crow’s new 10-plex ready for tenants.
Statement from Premier Pillai and Minister Mostyn on the National Day of Mourning
April 26, 2024
On April 28, the National Day of Mourning, we pay respect to those who have died and those who have been injured due to a work-related incident.
Brush up on your bear awareness
April 25, 2024
With bears becoming more active, extra precautions should be taken to keep you, your property and bears safe.
Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act Receives Assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
April 25, 2024
The Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2024, received assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.
Government of Yukon invests $6.22 million in affordable housing in five Yukon communities
April 25, 2024
The seventh intake of the Housing Initiatives Fund will support 78 affordable homes across the Yukon.