Connective, in partnership with the Council of Yukon First Nations, will assume operations of the shelter at 405 Alexander Street in Whitehorse on October 1, 2022.
This marks the final phase of the Government of Yukon’s plan to transfer operations and management of the Housing First residence on Wood Street and the shelter in Whitehorse to a non-governmental partner.
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:
“Tomorrow is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, an opportunity for communities around the world to champion Elder abuse prevention. This year’s theme, ‘Rights Do Not Get Old’, emphasizes that we all have a role to play in protecting the rights of seniors and Elders.
Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard is pleased to announce Tara Borin as the third recipient of the Borealis Prize. A Dawson City resident, Tara published their debut full-length poetry collection, The Pit, in 2021. Their poems have been published in Resistance (U of R Press), PRISM International, Prairie Fire, emerge 19 (SFU Press) and Best New Poets in Canada 2018 (Quattro Books). They are also involved, on a volunteer basis, with various literary associations.
Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“On June 7, 2022, Fireweed Zinc signed a binding letter of intent with the Government of Northwest Territories to acquire the Mactung Tungsten Project. I congratulate Fireweed Zinc on their strategic investment in one of the largest tungsten deposits in the world.
Minister of Health and Social Services, Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:
“The pandemic has created a local, national, and global shortage of health care providers, which is being felt across the territory. As a result of these pressures on the Community Nursing staff and agency nursing groups, some of our Community Health Centres may experience temporary reductions in services in the coming months.
The Yukon government is updating case and contact management and lab-based PCR testing guidelines for COVID-19 following recommendations from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Effective immediately, the following changes are in effect:
A statement from Dr. Paul Hasselback from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health:
“The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) continues to investigate cases of monkeypox in Canada. The Government of Yukon is actively working with PHAC and other public health partners to investigate the spread of monkeypox and assess the situation as it unfolds. While our understanding of the virus is still evolving, we remain committed to providing you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your health.
This is a joint news release with the City of Whitehorse, the Government of Yukon and Government of Canada
The City of Whitehorse is investing over $5.1 million of its portion of the Canada Community-Building Fund, formerly known as the Gas Tax Fund, to purchase equipment to upgrade services and start water and wastewater projects across the city.
The Government of Yukon has replaced the Sound Recording Fund with a new Performing Musicians Fund to be more responsive to the current needs of content creators and distribution models. The new program is designed to support the growth of Yukon musicians in export markets and help them earn the majority of their income from their music.
Eligible expenses under the new Fund include activities that help musicians:
The Yukon Advisory Committee is marking the release of the 2022 Progress Report on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan. The 2022 Progress Report provides insights on the work done over the last year since the release of the National Action Plan and recognizes the urgent action that can be taken to better protect women, girls and Two-spirit+ people and support victims and survivors.