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Yukon businesses to receive relief funding
April 9, 2020
Government of Yukon to provide relief to local businesses impacted by COVID-19.
April 8, 2020: Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides update on COVID-19
April 8, 2020
Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health has issued the following update on COVID-19.
Government of Yukon signs three-year agreement with Association franco-yukonnaise
April 8, 2020
Three-year agreement renewed with Association franco-yukonnaise to support the delivery of French-language training programs to Yukoners.
New eProcurement system to reduce red tape
April 7, 2020
A new online tendering system will make procurement easier and more reliable for buyers and suppliers.
Face-to-face classes suspended for remainder of 2019–20 school year
April 7, 2020
Student learning will continue through distance learning opportunities starting on April 16.
Parks and campgrounds opening delayed until June
April 6, 2020
Yukon territorial parks and campground opening and sale of camping permits postponed until June due to COVID-19. Decision will be reassessed in May.
Government of Yukon provides more details about enforcement at Yukon borders
April 6, 2020
Enforcement at entry points to Yukon now in effect.
April 6, 2020: Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides update on COVID-19
April 6, 2020
Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health has issued the following update on COVID-19.
Child care operators receive additional funding
April 6, 2020
Child care operators may also be eligible for additional financial support for supplies or services they require to operate during the COVID-19 response.
Government of Yukon provides phones to vulnerable women during COVID-19 pandemic
April 3, 2020
The Government of Yukon has partnered with the Yukon Status of Women Council to offer phones to vulnerable women in Yukon.