Yukon News Releases
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Government of Yukon congratulates Team Yukon for a successful Arctic Winter Games
The Government of Yukon congratulates all members of Team Yukon for representing the territory with honour and pride at the 2024 Arctic Winter Games in Mat-Su, Alaska.
Over 350 athletes, coaches, cultural delegates and support staff travelled to Alaska for the weeklong Games. Twenty sports were contested between March 10–16, which included cultural performances.
Team Yukon came back with 162 ulus putting them second in the medal count to Alaska. The team earned 59 gold, 45 silver and 58 bronze.
Statement from Minister McPhee on new community space in the Jim Smith building
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:
“Today marks a significant step forward in our Downtown Whitehorse Safety Response Plan.
“Starting today, the Jim Smith Building will host a new community space in the former cafeteria, extending a welcoming space to members of our community and providing access to crucial support services.
Public notice of break-in at Whitehorse Victim Services office
The Government of Yukon is reporting a break-in that occurred at the Whitehorse Victim Services office sometime between the evening of March 15 and the morning of March 16, 2024.
The Whitehorse detachment of RCMP “M” Division is investigating the break-in and the Department of Justice is following the appropriate procedures to respond to the privacy breach affecting confidential files that contain sensitive personal information.
Government of Yukon extends engagement period for Inclusive Yukon Families survey
The engagement for Inclusive Yukon Families has been extended to March 22, 2024, to allow Yukoners more time to respond to the online survey on inclusive parentage and naming.
This public engagement includes an in-person engagement (which will run beyond March 22, 2024) and an online survey that launched on February 22, 2024, and will now extend to March 22, 2024. Results from this engagement will help inform future amendments to the Children’s Law Act, Change of Name Act and Vital Statistics Act. This work will include:
One week until the temporary Whitehorse Public Library closure
Users of the Whitehorse Public Library are reminded that the library will be temporarily closed from March 25–April 21, 2024, while the carpet is replaced. The carpet installation will make the library safer and a more inviting space for the community.
There will be no in-person services during the closure; however, online resources like e-books, research materials, movies, TV shows, music and audiobooks will still be available.
Government of Yukon promotes diverse housing opportunities with opening of sale by tender of Whitehorse’s 2 Klondike Road
The Government of Yukon is committed to addressing the housing pressures that Yukoners are facing while also enhancing the wellbeing of communities across the territory. As part of this commitment, the Yukon government is announcing a development opportunity for 2 Klondike Road, formerly the Macaulay Lodge, located in Whitehorse’s Riverdale neighbourhood. The lot is now available for purchase through a tender process.
The Government of Yukon and West End Developments announce sale of 5th and Rogers
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and West End Developments.
The Government of Yukon has signed an agreement to sell the Whitehorse 5th and Rogers site to West End Developments to develop the parcel for residential and commercial use.
West End Developments has a vision for development that will revitalize an area of downtown Whitehorse largely unused since the mid-1960s. The project will be renamed Kèjän + Rogers, which reflects a collective reconciliation path forward.
Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2024 tabled
Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee introduced Bill No. 37 today, entitled the Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2024.
The Bill proposes amendments which will, if passed, ensure that 15 Yukon acts currently including typos, language errors or outdated names and references are corrected and up to date. These changes are minor and editorial in nature and they do not impact how the laws to be amended apply in practice.
The Government of Yukon begins construction of 44 lot residential subdivision in Haines Junction
The Government of Yukon has awarded Castle Rock Enterprises the contract for construction of a 44-lot serviced residential subdivision in Haines Junction. The project is part of the Government of Yukon’s ambitious land and housing development agenda. Once complete, the subdivision will include 44 serviced residential lots surrounding a central park with over a kilometre of connected trails.
Statement from Minister McPhee on securing nearly $86 million to improve health care in the Yukon
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:
“Yukoners deserve a healthcare system that provides coordinated, culturally safe and timely access to care. I am proud to announce that today, the Government of Yukon and the Government of Canada signed bilateral agreements providing the Yukon with $86 million to expand primary health care services, to support long-term care, home care and community care, to respond to the Substance Use Health Emergency, and to recruit and retain health care workers.
Government of Yukon introduces revised legislation for the Exemptions Act
On March 12, 2024, Bill 36 was introduced in the Legislative Assembly to repeal and replace the Exemptions Act.
Local businesses become newest signatories to Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ strategy
The Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean welcomed new business signatories to the Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ strategy as part of an event to mark International Women’s Day on March 8th.
The Celebration of Entrepreneurship, co-hosted with Decora and CSR Management, was an opportunity to recognize the successes of local women in business and to reflect on how the business sector can support the work of the MMIWG2S+ strategy and implementation plan.
Health Authority Act tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and Council of Yukon First Nations as secretariat support to the Chiefs Committee on Health.
Today, the Health Authority Act, Bill 38, was tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. The proposed legislation sets the legal framework to create Shäw Kwä’ą (Health and Wellness Yukon Santé et mieux-être Yukon), the Yukon’s first health authority.
This legislation sets the framework in which the health authority will govern and operate. It will address essential areas, including:
Students celebrate French language with Chante-la ta chanson
Students from schools across Whitehorse joined their voices in celebration today at Chante-la ta chanson.
An annual concert held at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, Chante-la ta chanson – or “Sing Your Song” – brings together elementary school children from Core French, Intensive French and French Immersion programs in Whitehorse, as well as those from the French First Language program at École Émilie-Tremblay.
Every school performs a French song selected by their students and all schools participate in a group song at this special event for students, staff and families.
Statement from Premier Pillai and Minister Mostyn on the graduates of the Yukon First Nations Wildfire Warrior Program
Premier and Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai and Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn have issued the following statement:
Canada-Yukon Housing Benefit supports homeowners struggling with affordability
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Government of Canada.
In recognition of high interest rates, heating costs and the overall cost of living, eligible Yukon homeowners with low or moderate incomes will soon be able to apply for a one-time payment to help them with their housing costs.
Statement from Premier Pillai on Ramadan
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“I offer warm greetings to the Muslim community across the territory and around the world as they embark on the sacred month of Ramadan which begins this Sunday evening.
“Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a time of deep reflection, spiritual growth and communal unity. It is a period marked by fasting, prayer and acts of kindness that strengthen the bonds of family and community.
Statement from Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on International Women’s Day
Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement:
“Today we celebrate International Women’s Day, an opportunity to recognize and honour the achievements, contributions and resilience of women worldwide. We recognize and celebrate strong women who have advanced the fight for gender equality in the Yukon. This work continues to be necessary and important.
Government of Yukon preparing for wildfire season
The Government of Yukon is preparing for the coming wildfire season by investing in wildfire response capacity and supporting wildfire resiliency in Yukon communities.
In Budget 2024–25, the government is investing in improving planning, communications and capacity initiatives to better prepare for climate emergencies like wildfires. The government continues to fund community-led FireSmart projects across the territory, work with communities to develop wildfire protection plans and develop landscape-level mitigations like the Whitehorse South Fuel Break.
March snow survey shows snowpack is below average to average across most of the Yukon, above average in the North
The Government of Yukon Water Resources Branch has released the March Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast.
The Porcupine River basin snowpack is well above average at 174 per cent of historical median for March 1, setting a new record. The Lower Yukon and Peel River basins’ snowpack are above average. The Alsek, Upper Yukon, Teslin, Liard, and White basins are close to average. The Central Yukon, Stewart and Pelly River basins are below average.
