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September 15, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
September 15, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health has reported six new cases of COVID-19 since Monday and has issued a public exposure notice for a Watson Lake day care.
Government of Yukon collaborating with Yukon First Nations to develop new mining legislation
September 15, 2021
The development of new mining legislation is underway and will consider recommendations made by the independent panel’s Mineral Development Strategy.
State of Emergency lifted for Southern Lakes, Lake Laberge
September 14, 2021
The Government of Yukon is lifting the State of Emergency previously issued under the Civil Emergency Measures Act in response to flooding in the Southern Lakes region.
September 14, 2021: public exposure notification
September 14, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued a COVID-19 public exposure notice.
Phase 2 of new affordable housing project in River Bend opens
September 14, 2021
New buildings in River Bend development add 28 affordable homes in Whistle Bend.
United Way Breakfast tickets now available
September 14, 2021
The Government of Yukon will host the annual United Way Breakfast fundraiser on Friday, September 24 at Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre.
September 13, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
September 13, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has reported six new cases of COVID-19 since Friday.
Leadership changes to Government of Yukon departments
September 13, 2021
New senior leaders have been appointed for the Department of Tourism and Culture, French Language Services Directorate and Women’s Directorate.
September 11, 2021: public exposure notice
September 11, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued a COVID-19 public exposure notice.
September 10, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
September 10, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has reported five new cases of COVID-19 and issues an exposure notice.