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July 29, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
July 29, 2021
The Chief Medical Officer of Health is reporting one additional death from COVID-19 and seven new cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 to 12 p.m. today.
Minimum wage increasing to $15.20 per hour on August 1
July 29, 2021
Yukon’s minimum wage to rise to $15.20 an hour on August 1, 2021.
Major investments continue for North Klondike Highway upgrades
July 29, 2021
A total of $180 million announced to upgrade the North Klondike Highway.
Research program supporting Yukon’s COVID-19 recovery and economic growth extended
July 29, 2021
Additional research funding will support Yukon’s COVID-19 recovery and economic growth.
July 28, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
July 28, 2021
For the first time since June 5, the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours.
Youth vaccine eligibility expands as mobile clinics return to Yukon communities
July 28, 2021
Youth clinics returning to communities, eligibility expanded to all youth born in 2009.
July 27, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
July 27, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Monday, July 26, and 12 p.m. today.
Funding for Great Yukon Summer events awarded
July 27, 2021
The recipients of the Great Yukon Summer edition of the On Yukon Time program have been announced.
Innovative and Renewable Energy Initiative expanded to support more community projects
July 27, 2021
The Innovative and Renewable Energy Initiative will receive $1 million additional annual funding to help reduce Yukon’s reliance on fossil fuels.
Construction of Dempster Fibre Line underway
July 27, 2021
Construction officially started on July 15.