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Some public health measures loosened as COVID-19 transmission decreases
December 3, 2021
The Government of Yukon is loosening some public health measures on December 4 following new recommendations from the Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health.
2021 fall sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
December 2, 2021
The 2021–22 First Supplementary Estimates received assent along with seven pieces of legislation on the final day of the 31 day sitting.
Fourteenth Yukon resident dies of COVID-19
December 2, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has reported another death of a Yukon citizen from COVID-19.
Independent review will help shape the future of fire services in the Yukon
December 2, 2021
Findings of independent review will help establish sustainable fire service delivery to Yukon communities.
The governments of Canada and Yukon support benefits program for early childhood educators
December 1, 2021
The new Early Learning and Child Care Benefits Funding program provides early childhood educators with improved access to comprehensive insurance benefits.
The Yukon’s 2021 State of the Environment report released
December 1, 2021
The 2021 Yukon State of the Environment report shows environmental trends affecting everything from water quality to forest health in the territory.
COVID-19 vaccine verification ID requirements changed for youth
November 30, 2021
The Government of Yukon has amended requirements for youth under 18 to access designated places.
Vaccination requirements for employment now in effect
November 30, 2021
The Government of Yukon is now requiring all public servants, volunteers and contractors to have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of today.
The Yukon’s first ever creative and cultural industries strategy released
November 30, 2021
The strategy is the culmination of a three-year process to develop a long-term vision for supporting and growing this sector of the Yukon's economy and society.
Thirteenth Yukon resident dies of COVID-19
November 26, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. André Corriveau has reported another death of a Yukon citizen from COVID-19.