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July 15, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, and 12 p.m. today.
What We Heard report details feedback on proposed changes to Sound Recording Fund
The Government of Yukon releases the What We Heard report on changes to the Sound Recording Fund.
Minto Mine Socio-economic Monitoring Program releases third annual report
The Government of Yukon, along with Selkirk First Nation and Minto Explorations have released their third Minto Mine socio-economic monitoring program report.
More than 100 items outlined in action plan to improve LGBTQ2S+ inclusion
The Government of Yukon’s LGBTQ2S+ Inclusion Action Plan commits to removing barriers throughout government to make programs and services equitable for LGBTQ2S+ Yukoners.
July 14, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, and 12 p.m. today.
July 13, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is reporting four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Monday, July 12 and 12 p.m. today.
2022 Arctic Arts Summit to be hosted in the Yukon
Canada Council for the Arts and the Government of Yukon to co-host 2022 Arctic Arts Summit.

July 12, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is reporting one new death and 19 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Friday, July 9 and 12 p.m. today.
Government of Yukon provides more than $1.6 million in funding to sport and recreation
The Government of Yukon announces annual funding for sport and recreation groups, athletes and officials.
State of Emergency declared for Southern Lakes, Lake Laberge
Government of Yukon issued a State of Emergency under the Civil Emergency Measures Act to provide effective response to residents impacted by flooding in the Southern Lakes region.