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Government of Yukon expands services for pharmacists to include prescribing
December 28, 2022
Participating pharmacists can now diagnose, prescribe and treat some common minor ailments.
Residents of Carmacks with private wells under precautionary boil water advisory
December 23, 2022
A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for residents of the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation who use private wells.
Government of Yukon announces partnership with Environmental Careers Organization Canada and launch of Yukon Sustainability Awards
December 22, 2022
The Yukon will be the first jurisdiction in Canada to launch its own set of green business recognition awards.
Thirteen groups receive funding to support Yukon youth
December 20, 2022
The Government of Yukon awarded funding to 13 groups for projects to support Yukon youth.
Statement from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ranade on respiratory illnesses and vaccines
December 16, 2022
Statement from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Offer of Health on the importance of immunization this respiratory season.
Government of Yukon’s Office of the Auditor General's Report Work Plan will enhance support for vulnerable Yukoners
December 15, 2022
The Government of Yukon is taking action on the Office of the Auditor General’s recommendations on housing for vulnerable people.
Canada and Yukon chart new path with agreement to help protect and conserve nature
December 14, 2022
The governments of Canada and Yukon announced today that they have finalized the Canada-Yukon Nature Agreement to advance nature conservation and protection across the territory.
Yukon Advisory Committee on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-spirit+ People releases priority action items
December 13, 2022
New guiding document provides path forward for achieving Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy’s priority action items.
Yukon Archives celebrates 50 years with open house and artist-in-residence program
December 12, 2022
To celebrate 50 years of operation, Yukon Archives hosted an open house and announced an artist-in-residence program.
Statement from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ranade on the holidays
December 12, 2022
Statement from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Offer of Health on the holidays.