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Mineral Development Guidelines in Peel Region Updated According to Regional Land Use Plan
Mineral staking areas in the Peel watershed changed on April 1, 2020.
Yukon businesses to receive relief funding
Government of Yukon to provide relief to local businesses impacted by COVID-19.
April 8, 2020: Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides update on COVID-19
Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health has issued the following update on COVID-19.
Government of Yukon signs three-year agreement with Association franco-yukonnaise
Three-year agreement renewed with Association franco-yukonnaise to support the delivery of French-language training programs to Yukoners.
New eProcurement system to reduce red tape
A new online tendering system will make procurement easier and more reliable for buyers and suppliers.
Face-to-face classes suspended for remainder of 2019–20 school year
Student learning will continue through distance learning opportunities starting on April 16.
Parks and campgrounds opening delayed until June
Yukon territorial parks and campground opening and sale of camping permits postponed until June due to COVID-19. Decision will be reassessed in May.
Government of Yukon provides more details about enforcement at Yukon borders
Enforcement at entry points to Yukon now in effect.
April 6, 2020: Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides update on COVID-19
Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health has issued the following update on COVID-19.
Child care operators receive additional funding
Child care operators may also be eligible for additional financial support for supplies or services they require to operate during the COVID-19 response.