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List of presumed cancers for firefighters to be included in proposed Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act
September 17, 2021
This fall, the Government of Yukon will table the most progressive Workers’ Compensation Bill in the country.
September 17, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
September 17, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health has reported four new cases of COVID-19 since Wednesday; public exposure notice issued for two grades in Watson Lake elementary school.
Third doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be available for a select group of immunocompromised Yukoners
September 17, 2021
Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine available for a limited group of Yukoners beginning September 20.
September 16, 2021: public exposure notifications
September 16, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued COVID-19 public exposure notices.
New name for the Women’s Directorate reflects work to advance gender equity
September 16, 2021
New name and formal mandate of Women and Gender Equity Directorate reflect work to advance gender equity in the Yukon.
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.