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Long-term care beds coming to Watson Lake
New long-term care beds to be developed within the Watson Lake Community Hospital.
Bursaries support 13 Yukoners’ education in health care
Medical bursaries support 13 students to attend post-secondary education in health care fields.
Monkeypox vaccine available for eligible Yukoners
The monkeypox (MPOX) vaccine is available for eligible Yukoners at Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake Health Centres during normal operating hours.
Yukoners 12+ now eligible for another COVID-19 booster
Yukoners 12+ are now eligible for another COVID-19 booster, regardless of the number of boosters previously received.
Putting People First annual report released
Improvements to the health and social system are underway. 53 of the 76 recommendations from Putting People First are operational or in progress.
The Government of Yukon recognizes excellence in mining practices
The Government of Yukon announced the winners of the 2022 Robert E. Leckie awards yesterday evening at the 50th annual Geoscience Forum & Trade Show banquet.
The Yukon’s 2022 State of the Environment interim report released
The Yukon state of the environment interim report for 2022 shows environmental trends e and changes to the Yukon’s water systems, air quality, lands, fish and wildlife.
Statement from Minister responsible for the French Language Services Directorate John Streicker on the next strategic framework for French-language services
A public engagement to inform the next strategic framework for French-language services has now launched.
Government of Yukon and Queer Yukon Society create new health care navigator position
New health care navigator position at Queer Yukon will help 2SLGBTQIA+ Yukoners access safe, equitable and timely health care services.
Nelchina caribou herd hunting opportunity opening
The Nelchina caribou threshold hunt will open for licensed harvest on December 1.
Date modified: 2026-05-27