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June 14, 2021: third COVID-19 death for Yukon
June 14, 2021
Yukon’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has confirmed a third death of a Yukon resident with COVID-19.
Beaver castoreum found on ancient throwing dart sheds new light on traditional hunting technology
June 14, 2021
New information about a 6,000-year-old throwing dart found on an ice patch in the Traditional Territories of the Kwanlin Dün and the Carcross/Tagish First Nations.
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health declares COVID-19 outbreak
June 13, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak declared, active case count rises to 18 and more cases expected.
June 11, 2021: Porter Creek Senior Secondary School prom ceremony cancelled
June 11, 2021
Yukon’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19, including a student at Porter Creek Senior Secondary School.
Government of Yukon announces 2020 recipients of annual sport awards
June 11, 2021
The Government of Yukon recognizes 2020 achievements of Yukon athletes and coaches.
June 10, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
June 10, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, announces three new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and one probable case.
June 9, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
June 9, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley announces two new confirmed cases of COVID-19, one of whom was previously a probable case.
Third survey on student learning during COVID-19 now live
June 9, 2021
The third student learning during COVID-19 survey is now live until June 23. Links have been sent directly to school staff and families.
Statement on the attack of a Muslim family in London, Ontario
June 9, 2021
Premier Sandy Silver issued the following statement in response to the attack of a Muslim family in London, Ontario.