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Whitehorse students return to school on August 20
August 4, 2020
Whitehorse students will return to class on August 20 instead of August 19 for the 2020–21 school year.
Possible COVID-19 exposure in Whitehorse and Dawson City
July 31, 2020
People asked to self monitor after possible exposure to COVID-19.
Yukon offers internships to study impact of COVID-19
July 31, 2020
The Government of Yukon announced a new initiative today that will provide COVID-19 focused research internships for post-secondary students in Yukon.
Hunting season opens August 1, 2020
July 31, 2020
See statistics from the 2020 Permit Hunt Authorization (PHA) lottery and learn about important reminders before this year’s hunting season.
Joint initiative reaches out to families and children in crisis
July 30, 2020
The Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon have co-developed a campaign that addresses some of the indirect and unforeseen consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
Phase 3 begins August 1, includes changes to social gatherings, social bubbles and plans for sports
July 29, 2020
The “New Normal” stage of Yukon’s plan will be the longest phase and start with eased restrictions on sports, social gatherings, and family bubbles.
Banking service change for government and Yukon communities
July 28, 2020
A new banking contract for the Government of Yukon will mean communities will see a new service provider later this year.
Yukon’s aviation industry continues to receive support
July 28, 2020
Yukon’s aviation sector supported to provide critical and essential transportation of goods, supplies, personnel and patients to, from and within Yukon.