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Total deaths due to COVID-19 rises to 22
The Yukon confirms the deaths of another Yukon citizen from COVID-19. This brings the total to 22 since the start of the pandemic.
Engagement for a new Public Lands Act has begun
Public engagement has begun for the new Yukon Public Lands Act.
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
Date modified: 2026-05-27