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Pathways: Stories of collaboration, partnership and reconciliation magazine launched
October 5, 2021
New public service-led, Yukon government-wide publication highlights the work of the public service to advance reconciliation with First Nations.
Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health reports 10th COVID-19 death
October 4, 2021
Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health reports 10th COVID-19 death. Fifteen cases confirmed since noon Friday, October 1.
Wetlands policy out for final public review
October 4, 2021
The Government of Yukon is looking for feedback on a final draft of the wetlands policy.
Statement from Premier Silver on passing of former Deputy Premier Peter Jenkins
October 4, 2021
Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement on passing of former Deputy Premier Peter Jenkins
Yukon First Nations Procurement Policy fully implemented
October 4, 2021
The Yukon First Nations Procurement Policy will strengthen outcomes for Yukon First Nations by providing more opportunities to be active partners in the economy.
COVID-19 outbreak declared in Ghùch Tiâ Community School in Carcross
October 1, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health declares a COVID-19 outbreak at the Ghùch Tiâ Community School in Carcross. Four new cases since Wednesday, September 29.
COVID-19 booster doses being provided to long-term care residents
October 1, 2021
The Yukon’s long-term care residents begin receiving booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine following recommendation by National Advisory Committee on Immunization.
Ban on single-use shopping bags coming to the Yukon
October 1, 2021
The first step to reducing single-use products in the territory. A ban on plastic shopping bags starts January 1, 2022.
September 29, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
September 29, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott reports four new cases of COVID-19 from noon on Monday, September 27, to noon Wednesday, September 29.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 29, 2021
Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.