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Government of Yukon releases reports on 405 Alexander Street
May 4, 2023
Independent reports make recommendations on how to improve the health and safety of 405 Alexander Street and the surrounding neighbourhood.
Government of Yukon expands Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits Program to provide support for alcohol use disorder
April 28, 2023
Yukoners can now get coverage for alcohol use disorder medications through the Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits Program.
Government of Yukon expands support for Yukoners with dementia
April 28, 2023
This spring the Yukon government will work to expand support for Yukoners affected by dementia in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Joint Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and Chief Medical Officer of Health in response to Chief Coroner update
April 21, 2023
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee and Chief Medical Officer of Health Sudit Ranade address the toxic drug supply and life-saving measures.
Government of Yukon continues to support youth wellness through the Youth Roots: Photovoice project
April 14, 2023
The Youth Roots: Photovoice project is open for viewing at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.
Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for residents of the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation with private wells
April 12, 2023
A precautionary boil water advisory has been lifted for residents of the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation who use private wells.
Government of Yukon makes new recommendations for COVID-19 boosters this spring
April 11, 2023
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has released new recommendations for spring COVID-19 boosters.
Yukon child welfare practices shift towards extended family care
April 11, 2023
More Yukon children and youth are now staying with extended families instead of being placed with community caregivers.
The Government of Yukon provides $808,000 in inflation relief to recipients of the Yukon Seniors Income Supplement
April 11, 2023
Recipients of the Yukon Seniors Income Supplement will receive temporary inflation relief starting this month.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee, following her meetings with Minister Carolyn Bennett
April 5, 2023
Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee has released a statement following her meetings with Minister Carolyn Bennett.