Government supports community youth projects
May 28, 2012 - Twenty-one Yukon organizations will receive funding from the Youth Investments Fund for programming.

Yukon artists participate in milestone exhibition of Canadian art
May 28, 2012 - Yukon artists participate in Oh, Canada, the largest exhibition of contemporary Canadian art held outside Canada.

Western premiers to meet in Edmonton to discuss priorities
May 28, 2012 - Premier to meet with his western and northern counterparts in Edmonton.

Learn about Yukon’s research forest at the spring open house
May 25, 2012 - Become acquainted with the Gunnar Nilsson and Mickey Lammers Research Forest and discover all it has to offer.

Yukon government increases personal import limits on liquor products
May 24, 2012 - Increased limits for personal import of liquor into Yukon.

Arts Operating Funds support local groups
May 23, 2012 - Local arts groups encouraged to innovate with Yukon governemnt support.

Medals awarded at Diamond Jubilee celebration
May 22, 2012 - Volunteers received recognition at Diamond Jubilee celebration in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Public input sought on proposed health privacy legislation
May 17, 2012 - Yukoners will have a say in Yukon government's proposed legislation to protect privacy of personal health information.

Rural property owners can pay taxes online in both official languages
May 17, 2012 - A new bilingual online service for payment of property taxes has been implemented by the Yukon government.

Northern economic issues the focus at PNWER’s Arctic Caucus meeting in Whitehorse
May 14, 2012 - The Pacific Northwest Economic Region's Arctic Caucus is meeting in Whitehorse this month.

Community Development Fund supports Yukon paramedic training program and other community initiatives
May 11, 2012 - 12 community organizations have been awarded Tier 3 funding through the Community Development Fund.

A new plan for wolf conservation and management in Yukon
May 10, 2012 - The role of wolves in the ecosystem will be respected when the updated Wolf Conservation and Management Plan is implemented by the Yukon governement.

A year of progress on Sharing Common Ground recommendations
May 9, 2012 - Report outlines significant progress made in implementing recommendations of Sharing Common Ground, the final report of the Policing Review.

New book and exhibit highlight the history of Herschel Island
May 9, 2012 - Herschel Island/Qikiqtaryuk – a natural and cultural history of Yukon’s arctic island to be launched at MacBride Museum.

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal awarded to Speaker
May 8, 2012 - Diamond Jubilee medal presented today to the Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly

Fire-fighting capacity in Yukon gets a boost
May 8, 2012 - An additional $1.9 million is being invested in the Yukon Fire Marshal’s Office to boost its capacity for fire investigations, fire prevention, training for Yukon firefighters and other important services.

Victoria Gold and Yukon government partner on student attendance project
May 8, 2012 - Victoria Gold and the Department of Education are partnering to support student attendance.

37th annual general meeting of the Association of Yukon Communities sees continuing focus toward long-term municipal sustainability
May 7, 2012 - The Yukon government and AYC map out commitments for ongoing collaboration on a number of issues including a review of the Municipal Act and development of a new five-year Comprehensive Municipal Grant program.

Yukon highlights Emergency Preparedness Week
May 7, 2012 - Take a few simple steps so you and your family can be better prepared in an emergency.

The Yukon government and the Association of Yukon Communities continue to collaborate on key initiatives
May 4, 2012 - Territorial and local governments will partner on initiatives related to municipal grant funding, municipal legislation and the delivery of structural fire services.

Yukon government remains committed to supporting long-term municipal sustainability
May 3, 2012 - Premier and Community Services minister to attend AYC meeting, along with other Yukon government caucus members.

Yukon Archives marks milestone with a book and a new vault
May 2, 2012 - For the Record: Yukon Archives 1972-2012 commemorative book highlights Yukon Archives' forty-year history and celebrates its accomplishments.

Projects share Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Fund money
May 1, 2012 - Seven projects aimed at crime prevention and victim services receive $107, 500 in funding.

ID blitz aims to reduce underage drinking
April 30, 2012 - If you are heading to the bar, remember your ID! The Yukon Liquor Corporation is conducting an ID blitz.

Pertussis outbreak in Yukon prompts warning
April 30, 2012 - Parents should watch for signs and symptoms of pertussis (whooping cough). Five recent cases link back to the Yukon Native Hockey Tournament in late March.

Yukon joins national campaign to raise mental health awareness
April 30, 2012 - Yukon joins partners in mental health to recognize the issue of mental illness across Canada.

New regulation now in effect for management and use of government facilities
April 27, 2012 - New regulation balances public safety with right to peacefully assemble.

Government proceeds with land titles modernization project
April 26, 2012 - The Government of Yukon will modernize the Land Titles system in Yukon to improve customer service and facilitate more efficient real estate transactions.

Training to help Pelly/Carmacks residents benefit from economic growth
April 24, 2012 - The Pelly/Carmacks Training Fund will support training for residents of the region and help community members take advantage of local opportunities.

Medically supported detox coming to the Detox Centre at the Sarah Steele Building
April 24, 2012 - Medical staff will support detoxification at the Sarah Steele Building.

Ibex Valley Volunteer Fire Department recognized during National Volunteer Week
April 20, 2012 - Community Services Minister and Energy, Mines and Resources Minister recognized the essential work of volunteer firefighters.

Guide issued to outline appeal process for land decisions
April 19, 2012 - Land application appeal guidelines now available.

Education Week open house to feature protective services agencies
April 19, 2012 - Children and families will today have an opportunity to learn about Yukon's Protective Services at the Education Week open house.

Yukon Liquor Corporation to ID 25 and under
April 18, 2012 - Be prepared to show ID at Yukon liquor stores if you look young.

Yukon government announces long-term partnership with Habitat for Humanity
April 18, 2012 - Yukon government works with Habitat for Humanity to provide affordable housing for Yukon families.

Yukon Forum concludes at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
April 13, 2012 - Yukon Forum wraps up after successful discussions

Education Week celebrations taking place across Yukon
April 13, 2012 - Schools, community organizations and First Nations across Yukon are celebrating innovation – both inside and outside the classroom – during Education Week 2012

Yukon’s minimum wage to increase
April 12, 2012 - Yukon now has the second highest minimum wage in Canada.

Government of Yukon announces decision on oil and gas postings
April 12, 2012 - Oil and gas exploration rights will not be issued for the areas of the Whitehorse Trough requested for posting in January.

New regulation to provide tools for management and use of government facilities
April 12, 2012 - The Government of Yukon is releasing a draft regulation today that will govern the maintenance, management, proper use and protection of government facilities.

Yukon government welcomes Norwegian ambassador
April 11, 2012 - The Norwegian ambassador to Canada is in Yukon to celebrate the opening of an exhibit of Roald Amunden's polar expeditions.

Fox Lake local area plan process announced
April 11, 2012 - Local area plan coming for Fox Lake.

Yukon filmmakers developing new film projects
April 10, 2012 - New Yukon film projects are in development with support from the Yukon Filmmakers Fund.

InFARMation celebrates 25 years
April 10, 2012 - Learn about agriculture programs and services, local events, crop management, agricultural issues and the latest research in the InFARMation newsletter.

Yukon’s Arts Fund strengthens community spirit
April 3, 2012 - A wide range of community arts related projects receive support from Yukon's Arts Fund.

Family Literacy Centre receives helping hand from Yukon government
March 29, 2012 - The Yukon government will be providing $200,000 for the Family Literacy Centre to continue operating for another year while it seeks long-term funding.

Yukon enters into new 20 year Territorial Police Services Agreement
March 29, 2012 - A new Territorial Police Services Agreement was signed today ensuring the RCMP will continue to be Yukon’s police force for the next 20 years.

Government launches anti-violence social marketing campaign
March 27, 2012 - A new social marketing campaign aims to change attitudes and behaviour toward violence against women and girls.

Providing clean water for Yukoners
March 23, 2012 - More than $32 million is identified in the Department of Community Services 2012-13 budget for planning and construction of key projects to ensure Yukoners have year round access to clean drinking water.

Affordable rental housing supported with innovative land offering
March 23, 2012 - Lot 262 released to support the development of new affordable housing in Whitehorse.

Yukon business legislation reform in final phase
March 22, 2012 - Yukon is well on its way to having a complete suite of modern business legislation to encourage businesses to choose Yukon as their home base for registration and operation.

Premier accepts plaque on behalf of Yukoners
March 22, 2012 - Bronze plaque presented by U.S. consul general to premier in appreciation of Yukoners' support on 9/11.

New Executive Council Office deputy minister named
March 21, 2012 - Premier Pasloski has named Joe MacGillivray, CEO of the Yukon Hospital Corporation, as the new deputy minister of the Executive Council Office.

Yukon government to form working group on oil-fired appliances
March 21, 2012 - A working group will be established to develop an action plan to enhance the safety of oil-fired heating systems in Yukon.

Changes to legislation will improve Yukon land titles system
March 20, 2012 - The Government of Yukon is taking steps to improve the land titles system.

Whitehorse Correctional Centre adopts ion scanner
March 19, 2012 - All visitors entering the Whitehorse Correctional Centre will be subject to testing for illegal substances.

Finding new audiences one element of Yukon’s Touring Artist Fund
March 16, 2012 - Touring Artist Fund supports public presentations of Yukon artists to outside audiences.

New Whitehorse Correctional Centre opens
March 15, 2012 - The state of the art correction centre is now open and all inmates and staff have made the move to the new facility.

Yukon government budget promotes economy, manages prosperity
March 15, 2012 - The 2012-13 budget includes investments in land development and affordable housing, transportation infrastructure, education and research, health care, justice, protection of the environment and improvements to community infrastructure. 

Yukon to celebrate Canada Water Week 2012
March 15, 2012 - Yukon is part of the coast to coast to coast effort to help Canadians be better stewards of our valuable freshwater resources.

Community Training Fund fosters skills for Ross River
March 14, 2012 - A driver training program will provide skills to residents in the Ross River area to meet labour market needs in the region.

More beds for continuing care
March 14, 2012 - Money to be committed to opening more beds for extended care in Whitehorse.

Yukon MS patients can apply to participate in U.S. liberation treatment clinical trials
March 13, 2012 - Yukoners expected to participate in Liberation Treatment clinical trials in Albany, New York

Yukon provides research, innovation and commercialization certainty through funding
March 12, 2012 - The Yukon Research Centre and the Yukon Cold Climate Innovation Centre are receiving funding from Department of Education and the Department of Economic Development respectively.

Yukon to continue partnership with Rick Hansen Institute
March 9, 2012 - Partnership to improve quality of life for Yukoners with spinal cord injuries and mobility disabilities to continue. 

Yukon moves toward modern solid waste management system
March 9, 2012 - Yukon government announces new Solid Waste Action Plan projects for 2012-13. 

Permanent art collection acquisitions feature tradition and innovation
March 6, 2012 - Artists explore themes of history, tradition and imagination in new acquisitions to the permanent art collection.

Government commits $4.5 million towards second stage housing
March 6, 2012 - Transitional housing to be built in Whitehorse for women and children escaping abuse.

Land Titles inspector appointed
March 5, 2012 - The Government of Yukon is appointing a Land Titles inspector to make recommendations on how to modernize the land titles system.

Yukoner is a world leader in promoting skills
March 5, 2012 - Stephanie Churchill has been elected official delegate for WorldSkills.

Team Yukon ready for Whitehorse 2012 Arctic Winter Games
March 5, 2012 - Enthusiasm builds as Team Yukon prepares for the 2012 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse.

Government announces fund to support training for local businesses
March 2, 2012 - A training fund has been established to help local businesses access training and development opportunities for staff.

Vehicle registrations now online in both official languages
February 29, 2012 - Yukoners are now able to access the Motor Vehicles branch registration service entirely in French. 

Ross River recreation centre funding announced
February 29, 2012 - Yukon Government commits $7M toward new Recreation Centre in Ross River

Yukon Police Council members selected
February 23, 2012 - The Minister of Justice is pleased to announce the appointment of members to the new Police Council. Forming a Police Council to give ongoing public input into policing in Yukon was one of the recommendation of Sharing Common Ground, the final report of the review of Yukon’s policing.

Knowledge preservation supported by the Yukon Historic Resources Fund
February 22, 2012 - Yukon Historic Resources Fund supports local projects aimed at preserving and promoting Yukon heritage

Health impact assessment planned for Keno City
February 16, 2012 - Consultants to look at health and social impacts of mining activity on Keno City

Emergency Response Centre contract awarded
February 16, 2012 - During an event today, Minister Elaine Taylor announced the construction contract for the new Emergency Response Centre and handed over the keys for a state-of-the-art ambulance being added to the fleet.

Principles developed to complete Peel Plan
February 14, 2012 - Principles to provide guidance for timely completion of Peel regional land use plan

Yukon government recognizes the importance of local airline
February 13, 2012

Licensed Practical Nurse program funding extended
February 9, 2012 - The Licensed Practical Nurse program funding at Yukon College has been extended to 2016.

Immunization clinics scheduled for Arctic Winter Games participants and volunteers
February 9, 2012 - With an influx of visitors for the Arctic Winter Games, immunizations play an important role in protecting Yukoners from an outbreak. Immunization clinics will be held in conjunction with volunteer orientation sessions to ensure volunteers are immunized. Extra clinics will also be held at the Whitehorse Health Centre for the general public.

First Nation governance conference focuses on building a foundation for the future
February 9, 2012 - Fourth annual conference to build First Nation capacity held in Whitehorse

Premier builds strong support for Yukon in Ottawa
February 7, 2012 - Premier discusses common priorities with Prime Minister.

Yukon families to receive 200 carbon monoxide detectors
February 7, 2012 - Carbon monoxide detectors being donated by national organization to low-income families.

First Nations and Government of Yukon partner to share new capacity tools
February 6, 2012 - First Nations share new tools developed under the Northern Strategy Trust

Yukon to help develop long-term infrastructure funding program for Canada
February 6, 2012 - Community Services Minister Taylor to provide Yukon's perspectives in framing a new national infrastructure funding program.

Year of celebrations to mark Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
February 6, 2012 - February 6, 2012 marks six decades of reign by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her Canadian flag is raised in Yukon and all other Canadian jurisdictions in honour of that accomplishment.

Interest expressed in southern Yukon oil and gas rights
February 3, 2012 - Comments invited on any environmental, socio-economic, or surface access concerns on southern Yukon areas requested for possible oil and gas rights.

Yukon government offers condolences after tragic deaths in Porter Creek
February 2, 2012 - Premier speaks to recent tragedy in Whitehorse.

Copper Ridge residents and families will have their say
February 2, 2012 - New family group at Copper Ridge offers opportunities for input.

Yukon representatives raise the territory’s profile in Ottawa
February 1, 2012 - Premier to lead Yukon delegation to Ottawa for meetings and Winterlude event featuring Yukon Days.

Premier builds Yukon-Alaska relations
January 30, 2012 - Premier will meet with Alaska governor to talk about issues of common interest and initiate discussions around the renewal of the Yukon-Alaska Accord.

Successful Justice and Public Safety ministers’ meeting in Charlottetown
January 30, 2012 - Territorial Ministers of Justice called on the federal government to expand support for therapeutic justice models at the conclusion of the Ministers of Justice meeting in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Energy, Mines and Resources deputy minister appointed
January 24, 2012 - Deputy minister of Energy, Mines and Resources named.

Regulation changes will help protect sheep and caribou populations
January 23, 2012 - Amendments to the Wildlife Regulations will help conserve Kusawa area Dall sheep, Chisana caribou and Bonnet Plume caribou populations.

Yukon Liquor Corporation funds injury prevention program for youth
January 17, 2012 - A hard-hitting national program aims to help Yukon teens make smarter choices

Government of Yukon remains vigilant in water testing
January 17, 2012 - Departments working to ensure integrity of public water source

Fulda’s signature red and black colours return to Yukon
January 13, 2012 - Fulda Challenge contestants pit themselves against the weather and each other as they vie for Yukon gold.

Premier to meet with Council of the Federation counterparts
January 12, 2012 - Premier to discuss health care and fiscal arrangements with premiers from all Canadian jurisdictions in Victoria.

Yukon’s music industry receives sound support
January 11, 2012 - Yukon Sound Recording Program provides $18,000 in funding to six Yukon artists.