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Twelve cases overnight; vaccination the key to prevention of further spread
June 15, 2021
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott recommends that Yukoners get vaccinated as she confirms 12 new cases of COVID-19.
Yukon Schools and First Nations receive $150,000 for student attendance projects
June 15, 2021
A total of $150,000 in financial support from the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society’s Every Student, Every Day fund has been awarded for 24 Yukon projects.
Government of Yukon withdraws additional lands from mineral staking in Dawson planning region
June 15, 2021
The Government of Yukon withdraws additional lands from mineral staking in Dawson planning region following the release of the Dawson Regional Planning Commission’s draft plan.
Government of Yukon and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in congratulate the Dawson Regional Land Use Planning Commission on the release of their draft plan
June 15, 2021
The Government of Yukon and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in would like to thank the Dawson Regional Land Use Planning Commission for their continued dedication and hard work on the draft plan.
June 14, 2021: third COVID-19 death for Yukon
June 14, 2021
Yukon’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has confirmed a third death of a Yukon resident with COVID-19.
Beaver castoreum found on ancient throwing dart sheds new light on traditional hunting technology
June 14, 2021
New information about a 6,000-year-old throwing dart found on an ice patch in the Traditional Territories of the Kwanlin Dün and the Carcross/Tagish First Nations.
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health declares COVID-19 outbreak
June 13, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak declared, active case count rises to 18 and more cases expected.
June 11, 2021: Porter Creek Senior Secondary School prom ceremony cancelled
June 11, 2021
Yukon’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19, including a student at Porter Creek Senior Secondary School.
Government of Yukon announces 2020 recipients of annual sport awards
June 11, 2021
The Government of Yukon recognizes 2020 achievements of Yukon athletes and coaches.
June 10, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
June 10, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, announces three new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and one probable case.