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Vaccine rollout schedule released
January 7, 2021
Schedule provides details on Yukon’s priority populations and expected timing for when individuals can access the vaccine.
Seeking public feedback on details of single-use shopping bag ban
January 7, 2021
The Government of Yukon is asking Yukoners for their input on how to implement a ban on single-use shopping bags in Yukon.
Preliminary creative and cultural industries strategy out for public review
January 6, 2021
Feedback being sought on Creative Potential: Advancing Yukon’s Creative Economy until February 5.
First Yukoners receive COVID-19 vaccine
January 4, 2021
Vaccinations started today at Whistle Bend Place in Whitehorse.
January 1, 2021: four new COVID-19 cases confirmed
January 1, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirms four new cases of COVID-19 in Yukon.
Premier Sandy Silver congratulates former Premier Tony Penikett on his appointment to the Order of Canada
December 31, 2020
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver congratulating former Premier Tony Penikett on his appointment to the Order of Canada.
Local jerky products voluntarily recalled
December 30, 2020
Food recall issued for Off the Hook Meatworks jerky; possible health hazard.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Pauline Frost on the arrival of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in Yukon
December 28, 2020
The first shipment of the Moderna vaccine arrived safely in Whitehorse today.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services on the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
December 23, 2020
We are very pleased that Health Canada has granted final regulatory approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Historic sitting of Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
December 22, 2020
The 2020 fall sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concluded today.