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New working group formed to examine post COVID-19 condition
May 20, 2022
The Government of Yukon has formed a working group that will develop information and resources for Yukoners living with post COVID-19 condition, also known as long COVID.
The Yukon’s first Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-spirit+ Accountability Forum takes place in Whitehorse
May 19, 2022
The Yukon’s first Accountability Forum on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-spirit+ wrapped up this week.
Cannabis retailers can now offer online sales and home delivery
May 19, 2022
Licensed cannabis retailers in the Yukon can now offer e-commerce including home delivery
Government of Yukon and municipal leaders connect at 2022 Association of Yukon Communities annual general meeting
May 18, 2022
A new executive was elected at the Association of Yukon Communities annual general meeting this past weekend
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
May 13, 2022
Premier Sandy Silver and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met to discuss Arctic sovereignty, critical minerals and climate change, community infrastructure, healthcare and mental heal
Second COVID-19 boosters offered for people aged 50 and over
May 12, 2022
Second COVID-19 boosters will be available to Yukoners who are aged 50 and over starting May 13.
Air North, Yukon’s Airline completes first-ever direct service between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto
May 12, 2022
Air North, Yukon’s Airline, completes their first-ever scheduled direct service between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto.
Northern Premiers discuss shared priorities at 2022 Northern Premiers’ Forum
May 9, 2022
Premier of the Yukon Sandy Silver, Premier of the Northwest Territories Caroline Cochrane and Premier of Nunavut P.J. Akeeagok met today in Whitehorse for the 2022 Northern Premier
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services on National Nursing Week
May 9, 2022
Minister of Health and Social Services has issued a statement to recognize National Nursing Week