Yukon Territory News

The Yukon Territory News Centre offers you quick access to the provincial news of the day.

  1. MP Hanley announces investment to support Air North, Yukon’s Airline in renewing its fleet and expanding its infrastructure

    Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $6 million in Air North, Yukon’s Airline to renew its fleet and expand its infrastructure.

  2. Dr. Brendan Hanley, MP for the Yukon, to announce funding for Air North, Yukon’s Airline

    Please be advised that Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, will make a funding announcement to support Air North in renewing its fleet and expanding its infrastructure.

  3. MP Hanley announces an investment supporting the Yukon’s screen-based media industry

    The Yukon’s screen media industry, including film, television and online media, brings significant benefits to people and communities in the territory, such as skilled employment, economic growth, cultural enrichment, and increased visibility on a national and global scale.

  4. Dr. Brendan Hanley, MP for the Yukon, to announce funding to support the Yukon’s screen-based media industry

    Please be advised that Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, will make a funding announcement regarding support for the Screen Production Yukon Association and Shot in the Dark Productions to build capacity and expand the Yukon’s screen media industry.

  5. CanNor investment of more than $1.4 million supports ten projects across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced a federal investment of more than $1.4 million, delivered by CanNor, to support ten projects that will help Indigenous businesses and organizations across the territories expand their infrastructure and services.

  6. Minister Vandal announces an investment supporting Indigenous-led projects

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing more than $1.4 million in ten projects in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.

  7. MP Hanley announces an investment supporting the diversification and growth of Yukon’s tourism industry

    CanNor’s investment of nearly $800,000 will support seven tourism projects in the Yukon to build new programs, expand infrastructure, improve accessibility, and invest in green energy solutions.

  8. CanNor investment of nearly $800,000 supports seven tourism projects in the Yukon

    Today, Dr Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing nearly $800,000 in strengthening the Yukon tourism sector.

  9. Dr. Brendan Hanley, MP for the Yukon, to announce funding to support the Yukon’s tourism industry

    Please be advised that Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, will make a funding announcement regarding support for the expansion and diversification of tourism experiences and services in the Yukon.

  10. Expansion of the wastewater collection system coming to Watson Lake

    The Town of Watson Lake will benefit from a new sewage lift station thanks to a combined investment of more than $5.1 million from the federal and territorial governments.

  11. Canada and Alaska sign a historic agreement to protect Yukon River Chinook salmon

    Salmon are an essential species for healthy Pacific ecosystems, and an important food source for Canadians and surrounding wildlife. The species is also of great cultural significance to Indigenous communities, and is essential for recreational and commercial fisheries, as well as tourism.

  12. Little Gold Creek port of entry opening delayed due to weather conditions

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the Little Gold Creek port of entry is expected to open on May 19.

  13. Building more child care spaces for families in the Yukon

    Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees.

  14. Protecting the Whitehorse Escarpment and Robert Service Way from the impacts of climate change

    The Whitehorse Escarpment is experiencing the impacts of climate change and affecting the lives of Yukoners. To mitigate the effects of groundwater seepage causing landslides, the federal government is investing more than $45 million.

  15. Minister Vandal announces investment supporting Yukon’s forest industry

    The forest and wood products industry is an important contributor to the Yukon’s economy. Businesses that harvest timber or manufacture products from wood provide essential goods, such as heating fuel and lumber, to people and communities and contribute to a diversified economy.

  16. Yukon Agriculture celebrates one year of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

    The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) provides $9.25 million in support towards Yukon’s agriculture and agri-food sector development over 5 years (2023-2028).

  17. Government of Canada signs agreements with Yukon delivering nearly $86 million to improve health care

    Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable Tracy-Anne McPhee, Minister of Health and Social Services of the Yukon, announced three agreements to invest a total amount of nearly $86 million to improve health care access and services in the Yukon.

  18. MP Hanley announces an investment supporting local economic development and business scale up for two Whitehorse-based businesses

    A strong Yukon economy needs vibrant and growing community businesses. Providing tailored support for entrepreneurs and business development helps small businesses innovate, grow and thrive.

  19. Thirty-three homes nearing completion in Yukon First Nations

    Liard First Nation, Ross River Dena Council, and the White River First Nation have constructed 33 new homes and refurbished an additional four homes with funding from Indigenous Services Canada.

  20. Housing announcement for Yukon First Nations communities

    Please be advised that Chief Stephen Charlie of Liard First Nation, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, will make a housing announcement for three Yukon First Nations communities.

  21. Government helping internationally educated health care professionals work in Yukon

    Across Canada, Canadians are facing labour shortages and the demand for qualified workers continues to grow. Long wait times and difficulty finding a family physician are far too common for people across the country. That is why the Government of Canada is investing to speed up accreditation for internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs).

  22. Government of Canada invests to reduce labour gaps in the health care sector

    The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will be in Whitehorse, joined by the Honourable Ranj Pillai, Premier of the Yukon and the Honourable Tracy-Anne McPhee, Minister of Health and Social Services for Yukon, to announce funding through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program that will provide internationally educated health professionals with the support and experience they need to pursue opportunities in Canada’s health care sector.

  23. Canada Games Centre is receiving upgrades to continue serving Yukoners for years to come

    The Canada Games Centre will be able to better serve 735,000 people a year through upgraded ventilation systems after a federal investment of more than $4.5 million through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The City of Whitehorse is also contributing $2,475,000 to the project.

  24. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Whitehorse

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with: • Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities • The Honourable Nils Clarke, Minister of Highways and Public Works on behalf of the Honourable Richard Mostyn, Minister of Community Services • Her Worship Laura Cabott, Mayor of Whitehorse

  25. Funding announced for active transportation projects in two Yukon communities

    Whitehorse, Yukon, January 10, 2024 — Active transportation projects will provide healthy and convenient travel options in Whitehorse and Watson Lake, after a combined investment of more than $14 million from the governments of Canada and Yukon and communities.

  26. Backgrounder: Active transportation infrastructure improvements coming to communities in the Yukon

    The federal government is investing $10,543,440 through the Active Transportation Fund to support four active transportation projects in Whitehorse and Watson Lake.

  27. CanNor announces the Northern Food Innovation Challenge’s Phase 2 projects

    Four participants will contribute their innovative solutions to improving food security across the territories.

  28. Northern Food Innovation Challenge Phase 2 participants announced

    The Northern Food Innovation Challenge (NFIC) is an innovative approach to addressing socio-economic challenges in Canada’s North and Arctic, undertaken as part of CanNor’s Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) fund.

  29. Dr. Brendan Hanley to make an announcement on the next phase of the Northern Food Innovation Challenge

    Please be advised that Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan and Minister for CanNor, will make an announcement regarding the next phase of project funding for the Northern Food Innovation Challenge.

  30. Dr. Brendan Hanley to make an announcement on the next phase of the Northern Food Innovation Challenge

    Please be advised that Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan and Minister for CanNor, will make an announcement regarding the next phase of project funding for the Northern Food Innovation Challenge.

  31. Minister Vandal announces an investment supporting the non-profit sector in the Yukon

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $88,736 towards a project by the Yukon NGO Hub Society.

  32. Government of Canada announces contract to improve the Alaska Highway

    The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the safety of travellers on the Alaska Highway by rigorously inspecting and maintaining the stretch of the highway under its responsibility.

  33. MP Hanley and Minister Mostyn to Make a 2 Billion Trees Program Funding Announcement in Yukon

    OTTAWA — Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and The Honourable Richard Mostyn, Yukon’s Minister of Community Services, will make a 2 Billion Trees program funding announcement in Whitehorse, Yukon.

  34. Government of Canada funds 14 projects to support seniors across in Yukon

    It is our responsibility as Canadians to make sure that the seniors who built this country can age with dignity and security. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the local organizations that support our seniors by empowering them and contributing to their health and well-being.

  35. Backgrounder – Canada announces New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for projects in Yukon

    The New Horizons for Seniors Program is a federal grants and contributions program that funds projects that empower seniors in their communities and contributes to improving seniors’ health and well-being.

  36. Government of Canada to announce investments to support seniors in the Yukon

    On behalf of Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister for Seniors, Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, will announce investments through the New Horizons for Seniors Program to fund community-based projects improving seniors’ health and well-being in the Yukon.

  37. Canada and Yukon invest in water, sewer, and road improvements in Watson Lake

    Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon; Jeanie McLean, Deputy Premier, Minister of Education and Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate; and His Worship Christopher Irvin, Mayor of the Town of Watson Lake, announced a joint investment of more than $16 million to support the planning and construction of water, sewer and road upgrades in Watson Lake.

  38. Minister Vandal announces investment in Fireweed Community Market’s popular Christmas event

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, and Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, announced an investment of $38,500 to support the expansion of the 12 Days of Christmas Fireweed Community Market. Along with support from the non-profit organization, the Yukon Government and vendors, this represents a $184,000 investment over two years in the Christmas market.

  39. Government of Canada and Government of Yukon announce investments of nearly $2.1 million to support the Yukon’s Indigenous tourism and culture industries

    The history, culture and traditions of Indigenous communities are an integral part of Canadian society and our national economy. This is especially true in the Yukon, and the Government of Canada is continuing to build partnerships with Indigenous businesses and communities to create more economic opportunities, including supporting the Indigenous tourism and culture sectors.

  40. The Honourable Dan Vandal and the Honourable John Streicker will make an announcement regarding support for the Yukon’s Indigenous tourism and culture industries.

    Please be advised that the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, and the Honourable John Streicker, Minister of Tourism and Culture for the Government of Yukon, will make a joint announcement tomorrow on behalf of the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon regarding support for the Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association (YFNCT) to deliver programs and initiatives that promote the sector and increase Indigenous representation.

  41. MP Hanley announces investment supporting bilingual recruitment across all three territories

    CanNor funding of $240,000 to Association franco-yukonnaise will identify gaps in bilingual services in three territories, and support a recruitment campaign

  42. Dr. Brendan Hanley, MP for Yukon, to announce funding supporting bilingual recruitment to the territories and improving official language capacity across all three territories.

    Please be advised that Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, will make a funding announcement regarding support for bilingual recruitment across Canada’s three territories to fill vacant positions and improve official language services.

  43. The governments of Canada and Yukon invest in upgrades to the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre in Whitehorse 

    Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon and Richard Mostyn, Minister of Community Services, announced a joint investment of more than $9.3 million to make the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre more energy efficient and upgrade its ventilation system.

  44. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Whitehorse

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, and Richard Mostyn, Yukon’s Minister of Community Services.

  45. Minister Vandal announces investments to support women’s entrepreneurship, Indigenous economic growth across Yukon

    The Government of Canada is continuing to make important investments to ensure a strong economy in communities across the North. Traditionally underserved businesses, particularly those that are women-owned or Indigenous-owned, are an important pillar to regional economic growth, providing a wide spectrum of important goods and services to their communities.

  46. The Government of Canada and the Yukon Reach Agreement in Principle to Improve Health Services for Canadians

    Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon are taking the next step by announcing an agreement in principle for a shared plan that will invest $380 million in federal funding over 10 years in Yukon, including $73 million for a new bilateral agreement focusing on shared health priorities. This investment also includes $171 million in CHT growth since 2022-2023, a guaranteed 5 per cent growth to the CHT for the next five years (expected additional value of $20 million over 10 years), and $2 million through an immediate one-time CHT top-up to address urgent needs, especially in pediatric hospitals and emergency rooms, and long wait times for surgeries.

  47. Canada and Yukon invest in new gymnastics and climbing facility in Whitehorse

    Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, and Richard Mostyn, Yukon’s Minister of Community Services, announced a federal investment of more than $31.6 million to support sports and recreation in Whitehorse.

  48. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Whitehorse

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, and Richard Mostyn, Yukon’s Minister of Community Services.

  49. Canada invests in study of safe active transportation options under the Alaska Highway

    The Alaska Highway divides Whitehorse and creates a barrier to accessing services, community recreational facilities, schools and impacts the movements of residents of all ages. This investment will support an active transportation feasibility study undertaken by the Cycling Association of Yukon and supported by Takhini residents, the Hillcrest Community Association, and the Whitehorse Urban Cycling Coalition

  50. Little Gold Creek port of entry open for the summer season

    Little Gold Creek port of entry open for the summer season