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Government of Yukon provides more than $1.6 million in funding to sport and recreation
July 12, 2021
The Government of Yukon announces annual funding for sport and recreation groups, athletes and officials.
State of Emergency declared for Southern Lakes, Lake Laberge
July 9, 2021
Government of Yukon issued a State of Emergency under the Civil Emergency Measures Act to provide effective response to residents impacted by flooding in the Southern Lakes region.
July 9, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
July 9, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Thursday, July 8, and 12 p.m. today.
Statement from Premier Silver on the passing of former Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Chief Paul Birckel
July 9, 2021
Premier Silver has issued the following statement on the passing of former Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Chief Paul Birckel
July 8, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
July 8, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting 10 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, and 12 p.m. today.
New job-protected leave supports victims of domestic and sexualized assault
July 8, 2021
Today, the Government of Yukon has proclaimed Bill 10, which allows victims of domestic and sexualized violence access to paid and unpaid leave under the Employment Standards Act.
July 7, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
July 7, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, and 12 p.m. today.
Boil water advisory for residents of Southern Lakes, Lake Laberge, Kusawa Lake and Takhini River areas
July 7, 2021
A boil water advisory has been issued for residents of the Southern Lakes, Lake Laberge, Kusawa Lake and Takhini River areas who use private wells.
July 6, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
July 6, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19 between 12p.m. Monday, July 5 and 12 p.m. today.
July 5, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
July 5, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting 40 new cases of COVID-19 between noon Friday, July 2 and noon today.