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Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the 2022–23 federal budget
April 8, 2022
Premier Silver issued a statement about the 2022-23 federal budget.
Second COVID-19 boosters available for specific populations of Yukoners
April 7, 2022
Second COVID-19 boosters will be available to Yukoners who are 70 years of age and older, living in long-term care or seniors living in congregate settingsand those who are immunoc
Yukon railway route cancelled for 2022 season
April 7, 2022
The White Pass and Yukon Route train company will not be offering service from Fraser to Carcross for 2022.
Fifth intake of the Housing Initiatives Fund supports 155 new affordable homes in the Yukon
April 7, 2022
11 shovel-ready projects throughout the territory receive support through the Housing Initiatives Fund.
An outbreak at Copper Ridge Place declared
April 6, 2022
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Copper Ridge Place.
Six new wildlife regulations and reallocated sheep permits for the 2022-23 hunting season
April 5, 2022
The Government of Yukon adopted six new wildlife regulations effective April 1, 2022 and reallocated sheep permits in Game Management Zone 7 East.
Northern Premiers meet with Prime Minister Trudeau
April 4, 2022
Northern Premier’s meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau focused on Arctic sovereignty and security.
Indigenous hiring preference initiative extended
April 4, 2022
Indigenous hiring preference initiative has been extended to 2029.
Candidates selected for the second Youth Panel on Climate Change
April 4, 2022
Ten young Yukoners have been selected to serve on the second Youth Panel on Climate Change.
Vaccination requirement lifted for most workers
April 4, 2022
The vaccination requirement for most public servants has lifted, except for workers in high-risk settings.