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August 13, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
August 13, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jesse Kancir is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Thursday, August 12, to 12 p.m. today.
Government of Canada invests over $3 million to support Canadians living and working in long-term care in the Yukon
August 13, 2021
Today, Canada’s Minister of Health Patty Hajdu announced an agreement with the Yukon to provide it with more than $3 million for safe long-term care.
First annual Our Clean Future report highlights actions taken on climate change and energy in 2020
August 13, 2021
The first report highlights actions taken on climate change and energy in 2020 towards the goals set out in Our Clean Future.
August 12, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
August 12, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jesse Kancir is reporting nine new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, to 12 p.m. today.
Canada and the Yukon invest in more reliable and efficient energy generation in Dawson City
August 12, 2021
Dawson City reduces carbon footprint and increases electricity capacity with solar power project.
August 11, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
August 11, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jesse Kancir is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Tuesday, August 10, to 12 p.m. today.
August 10, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
August 10, 2021
The Yukon’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jesse Kancir is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Monday, August 9 to 12 p.m. today.
Statement from Minister Clarke on the latest US intent to re-evaluate oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
August 10, 2021
Minister Clarke has issued the following statement on the latest US intent to re-evaluate oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
August 9, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
August 9, 2021
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is reporting nine new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Friday, August 6, to 12 p.m. today.
Candidates sought for Yukon Climate Leadership Council
August 9, 2021
The Yukon Climate Leadership Council will develop recommendations for how the Yukon can reach its 45 per cent greenhouse gas emission reduction target by 2030.