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Community safety plan developed for Whitehorse Emergency Shelter
June 30, 2020
The safety plan was developed in partnership with Public Safety Canada and key stakeholders.
Non-medical masks now required at all Yukon airports
June 30, 2020
Individuals entering Yukon’s airports must wear a mask starting July 1.
Yukon’s Visitor Information Centres begin opening for summer season
June 30, 2020
Yukon’s Visitor Information Centres will open to the public.
Phase 2 begins July 1, includes eased travel restrictions for Canadian residents
June 30, 2020
Phase 2 of Yukon’s plan for easing lifting COVID-19 restrictions begins July 1 and includes changes for travelers.
Upgrades begin at Alaska Highway and North Klondike Highway intersection
June 26, 2020
Safety upgrades have started at the Alaska Highway and North Klondike Highway intersection in Whitehorse.
New Yukon Resource Gateway Project agreement reached
June 25, 2020
The Government of Yukon and Liard First Nation have a Project Agreement to improve a section of the Robert Campbell Highway.
Road tests to resume in July
June 25, 2020
Road tests postponed due to the pandemic will be given priority.
June 24, 2020: COVID-19 update
June 24, 2020
The Government of Yukon has released a COVID-19 update for June 24.
Nomination period for Council of the Federation Literacy Award open until end of June
June 23, 2020
Nominations for the Council of the Federation Literacy Awards to honour Yukoners who help people with literacy, the foundation of lifelong learning remains open until June 30, 2020
A statement from the Government of Yukon on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 19, 2020
Premier Sandy Silver issued the following statement for National Indigenous Peoples Day.