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Vaccine requirements for employment updated following new recommendations
November 3, 2021
Vaccine requirement for employees based on new recommendations from the Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Inaugural Economic Development Fund recipients announced
November 2, 2021
28 projects have been approved to receive support from the Economic Development Fund.
November 1, 2021: COVID-19 case update
November 1, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott reports 23 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 from noon Friday, October 29, until noon Monday, November 1.
New Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre is now open
November 1, 2021
The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre in Dawson is now open and will give local youth a place to pursue traditional activities.
October 31, 2021: public exposure notifications
October 31, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued COVID-19 public exposure notices.
Yukon Forum takes steps toward redressing the harms of residential schools and advancing reconciliation
October 29, 2021
At today's Yukon Forum, territorial leaders discussed the opioid crisis, education initiatives and ongoing work to advance reconciliation.
October 29, 2021: COVID-19 case update
October 29, 2021
The Yukon's acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott reports 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 from noon Wednesday, October 27, until noon, Friday, October 29.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on Kluane Adamek being acclaimed as Regional Chief for the Assembly of First Nations
October 29, 2021
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on Kluane Adamek being acclaimed as Regional Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.
October 28, 2021: public exposure notifications
October 28, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued COVID-19 public exposure notices.
Government of Yukon expands safe supply program
October 28, 2021
The Yukon’s prescribed safe supply program expands to prevent overdoses and death from illicit drugs.