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One new case of COVID-19 in Yukon
August 7, 2020
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley today announced the first in-territory case of COVID-19 since April 20, 2020.
Government of Yukon shares feedback on student learning during the end of the 2019–20 school year
August 7, 2020
A summary of survey results is now available on engageyukon.ca.
New baggage handling system coming to Whitehorse airport
August 7, 2020
A modernized baggage handling system is coming to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, making it easier and more streamlined to manage and screen baggage.
Yukon filmmakers receive project funding
August 7, 2020
Four Yukon filmmakers have received funding from the Yukon Filmmakers Fund.
Support for restaurants extended
August 5, 2020
Continued support available for Yukon restaurants and other businesses with a liquor licence.
Territory-wide Community Wellbeing Survey launched this week
August 5, 2020
The Government of Yukon, Chief Medical Officer of Health and Canadian Index of Wellbeing are asking Yukoners to complete the Community Wellbeing Survey.
Whitehorse students return to school on August 20
August 4, 2020
Whitehorse students will return to class on August 20 instead of August 19 for the 2020–21 school year.
Possible COVID-19 exposure in Whitehorse and Dawson City
July 31, 2020
People asked to self monitor after possible exposure to COVID-19.
Yukon offers internships to study impact of COVID-19
July 31, 2020
The Government of Yukon announced a new initiative today that will provide COVID-19 focused research internships for post-secondary students in Yukon.