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New COVID-19 dashboard provides Yukoners with more data
The Yukon government has released a new dashboard that will provide Yukoners with COVID-19 related data.
Public health measures continue to ease in the Yukon
Effective February 18, public health measures will ease for indoor organized events, bars, restaurants and more.
Cultural Connections Project launched to support Yukon First Nations children in care
With the launch of the Cultural Connections Project, supports will be provided to connect all children in out-of-home care with their own cultures and communities.
Electric vehicles can now easily travel most of the Yukon’s highways
We’ve expanded our electric vehicle fast charging network across the Yukon with seven new fast chargers. Five are available for use now.
Mental Wellness Summit sparks momentum for real change
The first phase of the Mental Wellness Summit provided Yukoners with the opportunity to learn about different mental wellness and harm reduction topics.
Government of Yukon realigns services to better support Yukoners
To make accessing support easier for employers, the Government of Yukon is restructuring the Department of Education’s Post-Secondary and Labour Market Unit.
Carcross and Teslin health centres temporarily offer emergency-only services
Health centres in Carcross and Teslin will temporarily offer emergency service only. Regular service will resume Monday, February 21, 2022. Centers.
COVID-19 at-home rapid testing distribution expands in Whitehorse
COVID-19 at-home rapid tests are now available to all Yukoners and a new distribution location will open downtown Whitehorse
Yukon motor vehicles and carrier compliance services streamlined through new online platform
Starting March 1, 2022, Motor Vehicles and Carrier Compliance will eliminate licence plate registration decals and introduce a new online services platform
Yukon’s First Nation School Board officially established with Interim Governance Committee
The Government of Yukon and the Chiefs Committee on Education (CCOE) are pleased to announce the official establishment of the First Nation School Board.
Date modified: 2026-05-27