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New Innovation Commission to support local entrepreneurs
August 24, 2021
New Innovation Commission to inform a strategy to support technology start-ups and grow the Yukon’s digital ecosystem.
August 23, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
August 23, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott is reporting seven confirmed new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Friday, August 20, to 12 p.m. today.
Updated Huchá Hudän/Fort Selkirk Historic Site Management Plan in place
August 23, 2021
Selkirk First Nation and the Government of Yukon have signed an updated management plan for the Huchá Hudän/Fort Selkirk historic site.
Revised health and safety guidelines now online for 2021–22 school year
August 20, 2021
Finalized health and safety guidelines are available for the 2021-22 school year.
August 20, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
August 20, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health is reporting four new cases of COVID-19 from 12 p.m. Thursday, August 19, to 12 p.m. today. Public exposure notices issued.
September 30 now a federal holiday for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
August 20, 2021
The Government of Yukon will mark September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the passing of Hereditary Chief Glenn Grady
August 20, 2021
Premier of the Yukon Sandy Silver issued the following statement on the passing of Hereditary Chief Glenn Grady.
Forging Ahead: The Yukon’s Continuing Response to COVID-19
August 20, 2021
The Government of Yukon has released Forging Ahead, a framework outlining Yukon’s ongoing response to the pandemic as it begins its transition from pandemic to endemic.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations continue to work together to improve outcomes for children and youth
August 20, 2021
The Government of Yukon, Council of Yukon First Nations and 12 First Nations governments are working together towards improving outcomes for Yukon children and families.
Coroners Act and regulations come into force
August 19, 2021
The Coroners Act has been updated to support modern best practices for coroner’s investigations.