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Nominations open for mental health and addictions care award
April 21, 2022
Nominations are now open for the Council of the Federation Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care.
The Yukon to improve access to ophthalmology care
April 20, 2022
Government of Yukon to increase funding for Yukon Hospital Corporation’s Ophthalmology Program to reduce wait times and increase cataract surgeries and assessments in the Yukon.
Long-term care COVID-19 outbreak declared at Whistle Bend Place
April 19, 2022
The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (OCMOH) declares a COVID-19 outbreak at Whistle Bend Place.
Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act to be implemented
April 13, 2022
Amended legislation will address the over-representation of Indigenous children in care and improve outcomes for all children, youth and families in the child welfare system.
Statement from Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kancir on assessing your COVID-19 risk during Easter
April 13, 2022
Use your COVID sense and assess your risk this Easter.
Council of Yukon First Nations donates rapid molecular tests to the Yukon government
April 12, 2022
The Council of Yukon First Nations has donated close to 4,000 rapid molecular tests to the Yukon government for use at Yukon community health centres.
Literary program update from the Office of the Commissioner of Yukon
April 11, 2022
The Commissioner of Yukon would like to update Yukoners with details on her Literary Program.
April snow survey shows snowpack in the Yukon is above average
April 11, 2022
The April Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast is now available.
Atlin Hydro Expansion Project to receive $32.2 million from Natural Resources Canada
April 11, 2022
The Government of Canada is investing $32.2 million for the Atlin Hydro Expansion Project.
Grand opening of the Yukon Soaps Company’s new building
April 8, 2022
The Yukon Soaps Company has opened a new studio space in Mayo that includes affordable homes for Yukoners and a space to build stronger connections to traditions and culture.