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Statement on National Immunization Awareness Week from Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee
A statement on National Immunization Awareness Week from Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee.
Yukon school calendar dates finalized for 2022–23
The Government of Yukon has finalized school calendar dates for all Yukon schools for the 2022 –23 school year.
Nominations open for mental health and addictions care award
Nominations are now open for the Council of the Federation Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care.
The Yukon to improve access to ophthalmology care
Government of Yukon to increase funding for Yukon Hospital Corporation’s Ophthalmology Program to reduce wait times and increase cataract surgeries and assessments in the Yukon.
Long-term care COVID-19 outbreak declared at Whistle Bend Place
The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (OCMOH) declares a COVID-19 outbreak at Whistle Bend Place.
Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act to be implemented
Amended legislation will address the over-representation of Indigenous children in care and improve outcomes for all children, youth and families in the child welfare system.
Statement from Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kancir on assessing your COVID-19 risk during Easter
Use your COVID sense and assess your risk this Easter.
Council of Yukon First Nations donates rapid molecular tests to the Yukon government
The Council of Yukon First Nations has donated close to 4,000 rapid molecular tests to the
Yukon government for use at Yukon community health centres.
Literary program update from the Office of the Commissioner of Yukon
The Commissioner of Yukon would like to update Yukoners with details on her Literary Program.
April snow survey shows snowpack in the Yukon is above average
The April Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast is now available.
Date modified: 2026-05-27