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2022 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly to begin
The 2022 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 3.
Government of Yukon donates $50,000 to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine
The Government of Yukon announced a donation of $50,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
The total deaths due to COVID-19 rises to 21
The Yukon confirms the death of another Yukon citizen from COVID-19. This brings the total to 21 since the start of the pandemic.
Yukon Liquor Corporation stops selling Russian-produced products
The Yukon Liquor Corporation will no longer buy or sell products made in Russia.
New hours of service at the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre
COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre’s will now be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Canadian Paediatric Society emphasizes the importance of COVID-19 vaccines for children and youth
The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) position statement confirms the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for children and adolescents.
Hidden Valley Elementary School Independent Review Report action plan released
The Government of Yukon is implementing all of the recommendations from the Hidden Valley Elementary School Independent Review Report.
Yukon Wildland Fire Management and Yukon First Nations Wildfire enter into new, three-year agreement
The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations Wildfire Limited Partnership have entered into a new, three-year agreement
More public health measures to be eased in the Yukon
Effective March 4, 2022, most public health measures in the Yukon will be eased.
Watson Lake residents will soon have improved street lighting and pedestrian crossings
The Government of Yukon will be improving road infrastructure in and around Watson Lake.
Date modified: 2026-05-27