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New mural unveiled for Gender Equality Week
September 24, 2021
New mural by Dawson City artist unveiled as part of Gender Equality Week.
Government of Yukon extends critical COVID-19 support programs for tourism and expands popular rebate program
September 24, 2021
Supports for the Yukon’s tourism sector continue and Great Yukon Summer Freeze announced.
Government of Yukon partners on new food security research project
September 23, 2021
The project will provide the Government of Yukon with actionable information about food security and the impact of climate change.
First ever recipient of the Daisy Mason Wellness Fund announced
September 23, 2021
Today, the first recipient of the Daisy Mason Wellness Fund was announced.
September 22, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
September 22, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott reports 13 new cases of COVID-19 from noon on Monday, September 20 to noon Wednesday, September 22.
2027 Canada Winter Games bid process launched for Whitehorse
September 22, 2021
Today, the Government of Yukon and City of Whitehorse, alongside the Canada Games Council, officially launched the bid process for the 2027 Canada Winter Games.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the 2021 federal election
September 21, 2021
Premier Sandy Silver issued the following statement on the 2021 federal election.
COVID-19 outbreak declared in Grade 4 class at Johnson Elementary School in Watson Lake
September 20, 2021
The class is currently isolating as per direction from Yukon Communicable Disease Control.
September 20, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
September 20, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott reports 12 new cases of COVID-19 from noon, Friday, September 17, to noon Monday, September 20.
List of presumed cancers for firefighters to be included in proposed Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act
September 17, 2021
This fall, the Government of Yukon will table the most progressive Workers’ Compensation Bill in the country.