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COVID-19 boosters for ages 12 to 17 and third doses for immunocompromised children five to 11
Vaccine coverage advances in Yukon to include boosters for ages 12 to 17 and third doses for immunocompromised children ages five to 11.
Joint statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and acting Chief Medical Officer of Health in support of front line workers
Health and Social Services Minister McPhee and acting-Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott have issued the following joint statement supporting the Yukon’s frontli
Launch of the celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Yukon will be marking the launch of the celebrations of 70 years on the throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Statement from Minister Ranj Pillai on significant anniversaries of Yukon businesses
Statement from Minister Pillai on Total North Communications, Air North and Yukon Brewing anniversaries
Government of Yukon preparing study for a Mineral Exploration Fund
The Government of Yukon is preparing a study to investigate models for a Mineral Exploration Fund to support junior mining companies.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on Dahria Beatty’s participation at 2022 Olympics
Premier cheers on Dahria Beatty as she readies for 2022 Olympics in Beijing!
The Yukon’s State of Emergency extended
State of Emergency extended for up to 90 days in response to COVID-19.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver and Minister John Streicker on Victoria Gold’s award for excellence in mine development
Premier Silver and Minister Streicker congratulate Victoria Gold award for excellence in mine development at the Association for Mineral Exploration Roundup.
Indigenous public servants recognized by Premier Sandy Silver in annual Indigenous Employees Award of Honour
Premier Sandy Silver recently presented Shelby Blackjack with the Indigenous Employees Award of Honour and Vera Bossenberry with the Naats Tláa Award.
Statement on the vaccine requirement for Government of Yukon employees
As of January 31, 2022, all Government of Yukon public servants, volunteers and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Date modified: 2026-05-27