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Temporary housing will support Yukoners this winter
The Government of Yukon is proud to support the Safe at Home Society in providing Yukoners with temporary supportive housing this winter and spring.
Statement on the Substance Use Health Emergency from Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued a statement on the first anniversary of the declaration of a Substance Use Health Emergency.
Government of Yukon lifts COVID-19 public health emergency declaration
The Yukon government has lifted the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.
Solstice Maternity temporarily welcomes clients of the Yukon Midwifery Program
Solstice Maternity temporarily welcomes clients of the Yukon Midwifery Program to enable safe and continuous care.
Government of Yukon launches new Yukon Dental Program
The new Yukon Dental Program will provide approximately 8,000 Yukoners with $1,300 per year in insured dental benefits.
Residents of Carmacks with private wells under precautionary boil water advisory
A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for residents of the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation who use private wells.
Statement from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ranade on respiratory illnesses and vaccines
Statement from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Offer of Health on the importance of immunization this respiratory season.
Statement from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ranade on the holidays
Statement from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Offer of Health on the holidays.
Regulatory change enables insurance coverage for Gender-Affirming Care services
Gender-affirming care including tracheal shave, vocal surgery and hair removal is now covered under the Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan.
211 helpline will continue to connect Yukoners to health and social programs and services
211 connects Yukoners with the supports and services they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Date modified: 2026-05-27