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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.
June 8, 2021: public exposure notification
June 8, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley issues public exposure notifications.
June 8, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
June 8, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley announces one new confirmed and two new probable cases of COVID-19 in Yukon.
Statement from the Government of Yukon on Alaska’s pre-season restrictions for Chinook fisheries
June 8, 2021
Minister of Environment Nils Clarke has released the following statement in response to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s May 28 announcement.
Committees established to oversee implementation of Putting People First and Our Clean Future plans
June 7, 2021
Committees struck to oversee the implementation of Putting People First and Our Clean Future plans.
Statement on the release of the report on Mental Health Services in Rural Yukon by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada
June 7, 2021
OAG report is favourable overall and offers positive support for the progress made since 2016 in improving mental health and substance use services in rural Yukon communities.
Four new COVID-19 cases confirmed; outbreak identified at mine site
June 5, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirms four new cases of COVID-19.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations leaders reconfirm their commitment to collaboration at the Yukon Forum
June 4, 2021
The Government of Yukon and First Nations leaders discuss joint priorities at the Yukon Forum.