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One COVID-19 case confirmed at Porter Creek Secondary School
September 8, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliot has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case at Porter Creek Secondary School.
Vera Brown receives Council of the Federation Literacy Award
September 8, 2021
This award recognizes the contributions of Vera Brown in intergenerational, Indigenous language learning and preservation of the Southern Tutchone language.
CSSC Mercier French First Language Secondary School and Community Centre celebrated for innovative leaning
August 27, 2021
The Government of Yukon and the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon celebrate the new CSSC Mercier French First Language secondary school and community spaces.
Third survey on learning during the pandemic finds most feeling safe and informed
August 26, 2021
The Government of Yukon is sharing the results of the third COVID-19 student learning survey. A What We Heard report is now available on engageyukon.ca.
Revised health and safety guidelines now online for 2021–22 school year
August 20, 2021
Finalized health and safety guidelines are available for the 2021-22 school year.
The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon announce extension of support for quality early learning and child care across the territory
August 13, 2021
The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon have reached an agreement on an extension to the Canada–Yukon Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
School bus routes ready for the 2021–22 school year
August 9, 2021
School bus routes for the 2021–22 school year have been finalized and bus schedules are available online.
Yukon planning near-normal return to school for K-12 students
August 4, 2021
Students over the age of five and staff required to wear masks in all indoor settings outside the classroom, including common areas and hallways.
Canada and Yukon announce major expansion of $10 a day child care
July 23, 2021
The governments of Canada and Yukon announced an agreement that significantly improves early learning and child care for children in the Yukon.
Yukon families to be refunded for all July licensed child care expenses
July 19, 2021
To support Yukon families, the Government of Yukon is covering all costs for licenced child care for the month of July 2021.