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Support provided for Haines, Alaska
January 13, 2021
The Government of Yukon provides financial support for the relief and recovery efforts in Haines, Alaska.
Possible COVID-19 case confirmed negative
January 8, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health announces that possible case linked to New Year’s Eve gatherings has tested negative for COVID-19.
Work to protect Porcupine caribou will continue
January 8, 2021
Parties to the Canadian Porcupine Caribou Management Agreement continue their fight to protect the Porcupine caribou herd and its vital habitat.
Vaccine rollout schedule released
January 7, 2021
Schedule provides details on Yukon’s priority populations and expected timing for when individuals can access the vaccine.
Seeking public feedback on details of single-use shopping bag ban
January 7, 2021
The Government of Yukon is asking Yukoners for their input on how to implement a ban on single-use shopping bags in Yukon.
Preliminary creative and cultural industries strategy out for public review
January 6, 2021
Feedback being sought on Creative Potential: Advancing Yukon’s Creative Economy until February 5.
First Yukoners receive COVID-19 vaccine
January 4, 2021
Vaccinations started today at Whistle Bend Place in Whitehorse.
January 1, 2021: four new COVID-19 cases confirmed
January 1, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirms four new cases of COVID-19 in Yukon.