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Air North, Yukon’s Airline completes first-ever direct service between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto
Air North, Yukon’s Airline, flight number 4N823 landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport Tuesday, marking the first-ever scheduled direct service between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto.
Northern Premiers discuss shared priorities at 2022 Northern Premiers’ Forum
Today, Premier of the Yukon Sandy Silver, Premier of the Northwest Territories Caroline Cochrane and Premier of Nunavut P.J. Akeeagok met to advance their continued work to help build prosperous, healthy, sustainable and resilient communities across the territories.
The meeting in Whitehorse focused on shared priorities including Arctic sovereignty, climate change, housing, health care and public safety.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services on National Nursing Week
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:
“Today marks the start of National Nursing Week, an opportunity to honour the important work of nurses in the Yukon and across the country. Nurses are an invaluable part of our health care system and we depend on them to take care of us and our loved ones. This year’s theme is #WeAnswerTheCall and showcases the many roles nurses play in a patient’s health care journey.
Northern Premiers issue pan-northern leaders’ statement on climate change
Today, Yukon Premier Sandy Silver along with Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok, Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane and Indigenous leaders from across the North issued the first pan-northern leaders’ statement on climate change.
May 1 snowpack continues to set records across the Yukon
The Government of Yukon Water Resources Branch has released the May 1 Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast. Results indicate that snowpack continues to be record-setting in the majority of Yukon basins, due to both historically high snowfall throughout the winter and a colder than average month of April delaying the onset of snowmelt.
New Rapid Housing Initiative project opens in Watson Lake
Today, Minister of the Yukon Housing Corporation Ranj Pillai joined Chief of Liard First Nation Stephen Charlie and Mayor of Watson Lake Christopher Irvin for the grand opening of a new affordable triplex housing development in Watson Lake.
Contract awarded to replace Nisutlin Bay Bridge
The Yukon government’s Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project has been awarded to Graham Infrastructure LP for $160 million.
The new Nisutlin Bay Bridge will be the largest capital project in Yukon history. It is an incredibly important crossing to the community and serves as a critical transportation link for the territory, the nation and the continent.
The Government of Yukon, Yukon University and ComIT partner to bring coding training to Yukon First Nations students
The Government of Yukon has reached an agreement with Yukon University and ComIT, with the support of Google, to host a coding training program for Yukon First Nations students. The agreement will last for a period of one year.
Participants in the program will be provided with free coding training and have an opportunity to join an entry-level technology position upon graduation from the program.
The Government of Yukon and Yukon University have agreed to:
Northern Premiers’ Forum to take place in Whitehorse
The Government of Yukon is hosting the Northern Premiers’ Forum in Whitehorse, Yukon, from May 8 to 9, 2022. The Premiers of the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut will be in attendance.
Premiers are set to discuss a variety of topics that will advance shared work to continue to build a strong, vibrant and resilient North, including Arctic security, climate change, housing, health care and public safety.
The Yukon Midwifery Program to launch in early July 2022
The Yukon Midwifery Program has hired a second registered midwife and anticipates being able to receive clients at the clinic as early as the first week in July. Whitehorse residents who are in their first 20 weeks of pregnancy will be able to apply for midwifery care prior to the program launch.
The midwifery clinic will be located at 9010 Quartz Road. Midwives will also have privileges at Yukon Hospitals.
The Novavax Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine is now available
Yukoners who are 18 years of age and older and have not received another type of COVID-19 vaccine can now get the Novavax Nuvaxovid vaccine. Novavax is a non-mRNA, protein-based vaccine that is 90 per cent effective in protecting people against COVID-19. The vaccine is a two dose series with doses eight weeks apart.
Yukoners, including those in all rural communities, can access the vaccine by phoning the Whitehorse Health Centre at 867-667-8864. They will be asked for their full name and telephone number and will be followed up with an appointment when one is available.
The Government of Yukon supports launch of Klondike Placer Miners' Association education program
The Government of Yukon is providing over $148,000 to support the Klondike Placer Miners’ Association (KPMA) launch of KPMA 101, an industry-led training and compliance education program for its members.
Built around three core components, KPMA 101 is an app that includes training modules, on-site implementation support and an adaptive management roundtable to ensure concepts are being communicated and implemented.
Series of activities planned for Emergency Preparedness Week
This week is Emergency Preparedness Week and the Government of Yukon is hosting a series of awareness and educational activities.
The Government of Yukon is seeking feedback from Yukoners on the development of new parks regulations
The Government of Yukon is launching a public engagement to modernize parks regulations in the territory. Feedback is being sought from Yukoners on noise, domestic animals, liquor, smoking, on-road and off-road vehicles, aircraft use (including drones), park zoning, permitting and other regulations related to parks. Yukoners can submit their feedback through a survey by July 4, 2022.
Following the engagement with Yukoners, the Government of Yukon expects to have modernized regulations for the 2023 camping season.
The Government of Yukon sets policing priorities for 2022–23
Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee has provided the 2022–23 policing priorities to Yukon RCMP Chief Superintendent Scott Sheppard.
Policing priorities are established by the Minister of Justice based on the feedback received from the Yukon Police Council, community partners and the Department of Justice.
The Yukon Police Council ensures that Yukoners have a say about the policing services they receive. The council collects feedback from Yukoners on community policing and develops recommendations that are included in the drafting of policing priorities.
Surplus budget passes as 2022 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
Today, the 2022 Spring Sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concluded. During the Spring Sitting, the Government of Yukon’s 2022-23 Budget received assent along with a number of pieces of legislation.
The 2022–23 Budget shows a surplus of $39.5 million and a total of $1.97 billion in spending. This includes a record capital budget of $546.5 million for the territory’s roads, buildings, bridges and airports. These investments will bring benefits to Yukoners in every community and help support the territory’s growing economy.
Statement on National Immunization Awareness Week from Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:
“Saturday marked the start of National Immunization Awareness Week, an opportunity to highlight the important role immunization plays in protecting our health and saving lives.
“The World Health Organization estimates that immunization prevents between two to three million deaths every year and has contributed to the reduction of illness and death in adults, children and vulnerable people around the world.
Yukon school calendar dates finalized for 2022–23
A complete list of calendar dates for all Yukon schools for the 2022–23 school year are now finalized and available online at Yukon.ca.
School calendars are developed in partnership with school administrators and school councils. School councils provide input on how school calendar dates affect the community, including for Yukon First Nations cultural activities.
Nominations open for mental health and addictions care award
Nominations are now open for the Council of the Federation Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care.
This award recognizes Yukoners, non-governmental organizations or Yukon First Nations governments that demonstrate outstanding achievement, innovative practice and excellence in mental health and substance use care.
The award is valued at $5,000 and will be given to one recipient or organization going above and beyond to promote mental wellness in the territory.
The deadline to submit nominations is May 20, 2022.
The Yukon to improve access to ophthalmology care
The Government of Yukon is increasing funding for the Yukon Hospital Corporation’s Ophthalmology Program by $442,000 per year.
The Government of Yukon and Yukon Hospital Corporation have had a three-year plan to reduce wait times and improve access to ophthalmology care in the Yukon. Based on the trial's success, funding will be increased permanently.
