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Support program to help Yukoners pay rent extended
The Government of Yukon is extending the COVID-19 Rent Assist program until September to continue to help Yukoners afford rent.
Update on planning for the 2020–21 school year
Preliminary operational and learning planning for Yukon schools for the 2020–21 school announced.
Tower Bay on Dezadeash Lake closed to all fishing
Tower Bay fishing closure will protect vulnerable lake trout population.
Community safety plan developed for Whitehorse Emergency Shelter
The safety plan was developed in partnership with Public Safety Canada and key stakeholders.
Non-medical masks now required at all Yukon airports
Individuals entering Yukon’s airports must wear a mask starting July 1.
Yukon’s Visitor Information Centres begin opening for summer season
Yukon’s Visitor Information Centres will open to the public.
Phase 2 begins July 1, includes eased travel restrictions for Canadian residents
Phase 2 of Yukon’s plan for easing lifting COVID-19 restrictions begins July 1 and includes changes for travellers.
Upgrades begin at Alaska Highway and North Klondike Highway intersection
Safety upgrades have started at the Alaska Highway and North Klondike Highway intersection in Whitehorse.
New Yukon Resource Gateway Project agreement reached
The Government of Yukon and Liard First Nation have a Project Agreement to improve a section of the Robert Campbell Highway.