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Drug use reminder issued in times of pandemic
May 8, 2020
Illicit drug-related deaths on the rise in Yukon.
YESAB endorses Alaska Highway safety improvements
May 6, 2020
Upgrades will increase safety of Alaska Highway within Whitehorse.
May 5, 2020: Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides update on COVID-19
May 5, 2020
Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health has issued the following update on COVID-19.
New support available for Yukon’s aviation industry
May 4, 2020
The Government of Yukon is supporting critical and essential transportation of goods, supplies and personnel to and within Yukon.
New adult supervised residential program operated by John Howard Society
May 1, 2020
New program provides 24/7 community supervised services and supports for justice-involved clients.
May 1, 2020: Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides update on COVID-19
May 1, 2020
Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health has issued the following update on COVID-19.
New orders under Civil Emergency Measures Act come into force
May 1, 2020
Three new Ministerial Orders under Yukon’s Civil Emergency Measures Act come into force.
New leadership for Yukon Liquor Corporation, Lotteries Yukon and Highways and Public Works
April 30, 2020
Premier Sandy Silver has appointed new leadership for the Department of Highways and Public Works, and the Yukon Liquor Corporation.
Canada’s First Ministers issue statement on shared public health approach to support restarting the economy
April 28, 2020
Principles, criteria, and measures to inform opening the country’s economy while protecting citizens from COVID-19.
Temporary changes to licensing requirements for certain Yukon drivers
April 28, 2020
Some requirements are temporarily suspended in response to reduced medical services during the COVID-19 emergency.