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At-home rapid testing distribution continues to be expanded in the Yukon
At-home rapid test kits are now available at participating Yukon businesses.
Government of Yukon reviewing Civil Emergency Measures Act and Public Health and Safety Act
The Government of Yukon is reviewing the Civil Emergency Measures Act and the Public Health and Safety Act.
Air North, Yukon's Airline and Philippine Airlines work to finalize interline agreement
Interline agreement will further strengthen the ties between the Yukon and the Philippines.
The Yukon and the Philippines sign Memorandum of Understanding on immigration
The Government of Yukon has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Republic of the Philippines to allow more Filipino workers to immigrate to the Yukon.
Accelerated education pathways for early childhood educators
The Government of Yukon and Government of Canada are launching a new Professional Diploma Pathway program at Yukon University.
Masking and proof of vaccination requirements lifted
Today, March 18, the requirement to wear a mask in public spaces and provide proof of vaccination in designated settings has been lifted.
Senior leadership update in the Department of Health and Social Services
A new senior leader has been appointed for the Department of Health and Social Services.
The Yukon ends State of Emergency
The Yukon’s State of Emergency, which was last declared in November 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will end tomorrow at 11:59 p.m.
Macaulay Lodge to be demolished and site redeveloped for housing
The Government of Yukon has awarded a Yukon First Nations business the contract to demolish the Macaulay Lodge site, which will be redeveloped for housing.
Date modified: 2026-05-27