Yukon News Releases
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the discovery of unmarked graves at the Marieval Indian Residential School site in Saskatchewan
Premier of the Yukon Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:
“Indigenous communities have long known the truth about residential schools and that truth can no longer be ignored by Canadians.
“We are devastated to learn of the discovery by the Cowessess First Nation. Our communities are still grieving from the discoveries in Kamloops and other sites in Canada and we know, with a heavy heart, that there will be more.
June 23, 2021: Chief Medical Officer of Health reports one death and four new cases of COVID-19
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is saddened to announce the death of another Yukon resident from COVID-19.
There are four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, and the active case count is 103. Since June 4, 2021, all of the variant testing results received to date are positive for the Gamma (P.1) variant.
Yukon’s total case count: 224
For the new cases since 12 p.m. on June 22:
June 22, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed; community transmission among unvaccinated
Please note the number of active cases has been corrected to 92.
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is announcing eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19. There are now 92 active cases in the territory with recoveries expected. Since June 4, 2021, screening results received so far indicate all cases are positive for the Gamma (P.1) variant.
Yukon’s total case count: 220
For the new cases since 12 p.m. on June 21:
Organizations receive funding to target prevention of violence against Indigenous women
Six Yukon-based organizations will receive funding over the next two years to help prevent violence against Indigenous women and girls. A total of $200,000 from the Prevention of Violence against Aboriginal Women fund (PVAAW) will be split between these community organizations and their designated projects:
June 21, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed; community transmission among unvaccinated
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is announcing 30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Saturday afternoon. There are now 100 active cases in the territory. Since June 4, 2021, screening results received so far indicate all cases are positive for the Gamma (P.1) variant.
Yukon’s total case count: 212.
For the new cases since 12 p.m. on June 19:
Statement from the Government of Yukon in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day
Premier of the Yukon Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:
“National Indigenous Peoples Day is an important opportunity to honour and celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions of Indigenous Peoples in the Yukon and across Canada.
“This year marks the fifth year our territory has recognized June 21 as a statutory holiday.
June 19, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed; community transmission among unvaccinated
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is announcing 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. There are now 87 active cases in the territory. Thirty one are confirmed as the Gamma (P.1) variant, however it is presumed that all cases identified since June 4, 2021 are this variant of concern.
Yukon’s total case count: 182
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June 18, 2021: F.H. Collins prom attendees directed to self-isolate; case count continues to increase
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) Dr. Brendan Hanley is directing Grade 12 students who attended the F.H. Collins prom event on Friday, June 11, to self-isolate until end of day on Friday, June 25, at 11:59 p.m. This direction is issued under his authority under Sections 11 and 17 of the Communicable Disease regulation under the Public Health and Safety Act.
Drive-up COVID-19 testing opens tonight to address increased demand
The COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre (CTAC) will open a drive-up testing centre tonight to assist with demand for testing since the beginning of the most recent outbreak.
While CTAC has been able to meet most of the demand for testing with indoor testing, the drive up option will assist those who are nervous about their exposure by coming inside. They can now request an in-car option.
June 17, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, announces nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19. There are now 54 active cases in the territory including one probable case and two out of territory cases. While only 11 are confirmed as Gamma variant, it is presumed that all recent cases are this variant of concern.
Yukon’s total case count: 145 confirmed and one probable case.*
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Yukoners can now apply for their Good Energy rebates online
The Government of Yukon is launching a new online system that streamlines applications for Good Energy rebates and incentives. The Good Energy E-rebates platform features the government’s energy efficient incentives for homeowners and residences, and Yukoners can now apply using the online platform.
June 16, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley announces 16 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and one probable case overnight. There are now 49 active cases in the territory. While only five are confirmed as Gamma variant, it is presumed that all recent cases are this variant of concern.
Yukon’s total case count: 136 confirmed and one probable case.
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Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the court decision in R v. Baker and Baker
Premier Silver has issued the following statement:
“Today Mr. and Mrs. Baker pleaded guilty to failing to self-isolate as required and failing to abide by their declarations made upon entry into the Yukon. They were both fined the maximum amount allowable under the Civil Emergency Measures Act.
“The territory’s self-isolation requirements are in place to protect the health and safety of all Yukoners. Anyone who violates the self-isolation requirements puts all Yukoners at risk and we take those actions very seriously.
Twelve cases overnight; vaccination the key to prevention of further spread
Yukon’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott is issuing a strong recommendation that anyone not yet vaccinated make an appointment for their shot at the mass clinic in Whitehorse or at their health centre in rural Yukon. Her recommendation comes after 12 new cases of the COVID-19 Gamma variant (P.1) were diagnosed overnight.
Government of Yukon withdraws additional lands from mineral staking in Dawson planning region
The Government of Yukon has temporarily withdrawn the remainder of high conservation value areas identified by the Dawson Regional Land Use Planning Commission in their draft land use plan. The total amount of land withdrawn accounts for 44.7 per cent of the planning area.
June 14, 2021: third COVID-19 death for Yukon
Yukon’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has confirmed a third death of a Yukon resident with COVID-19.
The Whitehorse resident was linked to a previous case and was unvaccinated.
Since Sunday, June 13, there are five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Yukon. Yukon’s total case count is 107.
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