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Yukon First Nations and health system partners to guide development of Health and Wellness Yukon and Putting People First
October 23, 2023
Legislation that will lay the base for the Yukon’s future health and social system is underway, with guidance from the health system representatives and Yukon First Nations.
Statement from Premier Pillai on downtown Whitehorse community safety
October 20, 2023
Premier Pillai provides latest update on downtown Whitehorse community safety.
Government of Yukon and Canadian Red Cross partner to strengthen disaster response and emergency preparedness in Yukon communities
October 19, 2023
New partnership agreement between the Yukon government and Canadian Red Cross strengthens disaster response and preparedness in Yukon communities.
The Government of Yukon and Safe at Home Society announce winter housing initiative
October 18, 2023
This Poverty and Homelessness Action Week, the Government of Yukon and the Safe at Home Society announce a winter housing initiative.
Recipients of the Yukon Seniors Income Supplement to receive payment in two instalments this month
October 17, 2023
This month only, Yukon Seniors Income Supplement recipients will receive their payment in two instalments instead of one.
Statement from Premier Pillai and Minister McPhee on Poverty and Homelessness Action Week
October 16, 2023
Premier and Minister responsible for the Yukon Housing Corporation Ranj Pillai and Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee have issued a statement.
The Government of Yukon announces rollout of COVID-19 and flu vaccines
October 10, 2023
The COVID-19 vaccine and the influenza vaccine launch October 16. If eligible, Yukoners will be able to get both vaccines at the same appointment.
Final countdown to the 2023 United Way Breakfast fundraiser
October 5, 2023
Final countdown to the 2023 United Way Breakfast Fundraiser on Friday, October 6 continues this week.
Statement from Minister McPhee on Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 5, 2023
Minister McPhee recognizes the importance of collective action in addressing mental health during Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services on the two-year anniversary of the Supervised Consumption Site
October 3, 2023
September 29, 2023, marked the two-year anniversary of Yukon’s first Supervised Consumption Site.