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The Yukon’s minimum wage to increase to $15.70 per hour
The Yukon’s minimum wage to rise to $15.70 per hour on April 1, 2022.
National Kids and Vaccines Day spotlights COVID-19 vaccination confidence
A national panel of medical experts will provide the best information available on COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged five to 11 during a Zoom town hall tonight at 6 p.m.
Every Student, Every Day fund commits $300,000 to fund student attendance projects in 2022
Every Student, Every Day initiatives that support student attendance and engagement receive a considerable increase in funding for the 2022–23 school year.
COVID-19 rapid tests going to Yukon schools, early learning programs and communities
Schools, early learning programs and communities to receive rapid tests from the Government of Yukon.
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Whistle Bend Place
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health has declared an outbreak at the Whistle Bend Place long-term care home.
Sixteenth Yukon resident dies of COVID-19
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has reported the sixteenth death of a Yukon citizen from COVID-19.
Substance use health emergency declared in the Yukon
Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee has declared a substance use health emergency following a drastic increase in overdose related deaths in the territory.
Warning issued following increase in opioid-related deaths in the Yukon
The Yukon’s Chief Coroner Heather Jones has confirmed four deaths due to illicit drugs in the first seven days of January 2022.
New temporary public health measures now in force
The Government of Yukon has strengthened public health measures in response to the Omicron variant.
Statement on the new COVID-19 treatment PAXLOVID
The following statement on the new COVID-19 treatment PAXLOVID has been issued.
Date modified: 2026-05-27