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November 4, 2021: public exposure notification
Please note the flight was on Sunday, October 24, 2021.
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued the following COVID-19 public exposure notice:
Air North, Flight 4N554Sunday, October 24, 2021
Vancouver to Whitehorse
Departure, 1:35 p.m., arrival, 3:59 p.m.
Anyone on this flight is asked to self-monitor through November 7 and get tested if they develop any symptoms.
November 3, 2021: COVID-19 case update
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Catherine Elliott, reports 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 from noon Monday, November 1, until noon Wednesday, November 3. The number of active cases is currently 77.
People from out of the territory who are diagnosed in the Yukon are counted in the Yukon’s active case count but not in the Yukon’s total case count as they are counted in their home jurisdiction.
The total number of confirmed cases in Yukon residents since March 2020 is 973.
Candidates selected for the Yukon Climate Leadership Council
Eleven individuals with diverse backgrounds, knowledge and expertise have been selected for the territory’s first Yukon Climate Leadership Council.
The Yukon Climate Leadership Council will provide advice to the Government of Yukon on how to reduce the Yukon’s greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent compared to 2010 levels.
The Yukon Climate Leadership Council members are:
Vaccine requirements for employment updated following new recommendations
Please note that the information on non-government organizations has been updated.
The Government of Yukon is updating the implementation of the vaccine requirement for employees based on new recommendations from the Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Inaugural Economic Development Fund recipients announced
The newly established Economic Development Fund is providing more than $1 million to support 28 community projects throughout the Yukon. The new fund is supporting Yukon businesses and organizations with innovation, sustainability, planning, market support, and capital and capacity development.
A wide variety of economic sectors will benefit from support including local food production; renewable energy; transportation; tourism; arts; media development; wellness; and innovation. Recipients include The Yukon Soaps Company, North End Gallery and Discovelo Inc.
November 1, 2021: COVID-19 case update
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott reports 23 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 from noon Friday, October 29, until noon Monday, November 1. The number of active cases is currently 68.
People from out of the territory who are diagnosed in the Yukon are counted in the Yukon’s active case count but not in the Yukon’s total case count as they are counted in their home jurisdiction.
The total number of confirmed cases in Yukon residents since March 2020 is 944.
Since March 2020, 874 people have recovered. Ten people have died.
New Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre is now open
The new Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre in Dawson is now open and will give local youth ages 12 to 25 the tools and space to pursue traditional activities, education and wellness.
Dawson has many venues for mature adults to socialize but has very limited options for youth. The 3,000 square foot building was designed specifically for Dawson’s youth. The new youth centre, located on 2nd Avenue in downtown Dawson, between Princess and Queen Street, will encourage healthy living and provide opportunities for positive youth development.
October 31, 2021: public exposure notifications
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued COVID-19 public exposure notices for the following:
Yukon Forum takes steps toward redressing the harms of residential schools and advancing reconciliation
Joint news release with the Council of Yukon First Nations and Yukon First Nations governments.
Today, Premier Sandy Silver and his Cabinet, Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston and Yukon First Nations Chiefs met at the Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre for another Yukon Forum.
October 29, 2021: COVID-19 case update
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott reports 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 from noon Wednesday, October 27, until noon Friday, October 29. The number of active cases is currently at 70.
Total number of confirmed cases in Yukon residents since March 2020: 921. People from out of the territory but who are diagnosed in the Yukon are counted in the active case count but not in the Yukon’s total case count as they are counted in their home jurisdiction. Since March 2020, 856 people have recovered. Ten people have died.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on Kluane Adamek being acclaimed as Regional Chief for the Assembly of First Nations
Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:
“On behalf of the Government of Yukon, I want to congratulate Kluane Adamek on being acclaimed as Regional Chief of the Assembly of First Nations for a second term.
“Regional Chief Adamek has championed action on climate change, advocated for the inclusion of women and youth in decision-making forums and has proven to be a powerful voice on issues impacting Yukon First Nations.
October 28, 2021: public exposure notifications
Please note that the flight details for Flight 4N761 have been updated.
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued COVID-19 public exposure notices for the following:
Air North, Flight 4N563Monday, October 25, 2021
Whitehorse to Vancouver
Departure: 3:30 p.m., arrival 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Whitehorse to Vancouver
Departure: 3:30 p.m., arrival 5:45 p.m.
Government of Yukon expands safe supply program
The Government of Yukon is working to expand access to a medically prescribed safe supply of opioids to address the opioid crisis in the Yukon. Safe supply refers to the provision of a pharmaceutical drug supply of known quantity and quality, as a safer option for adults who use illegal drugs and are at high risk of overdosing. Safe supply is a physician-prescribed and pharmacy-dispensed program that will help Yukoners who use opioids access a safer supply of opioids.
COVID-19 booster doses to be available starting with Yukoners ages 50 and older
Following recommendation from the acting Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, COVID-19 boosters will be available to Yukoners ages 50 and older starting November 1. People are eligible for a booster when it has been at least six months since they completed their primary COVID-19 vaccine series.
2020–21 Public Accounts show responsible fiscal management through COVID-19 pandemic
Today, Premier and Minister of Finance Sandy Silver tabled the 2020–21 Public Accounts in the Legislative Assembly.
As forecast in the 2020–21 Main Estimates, the non-consolidated financial statements show a return to surplus for the 2020–21 fiscal year. The Public Accounts report that the annual surplus for 2020–21 was $19.3. million, an increase of $15.2 million from the $4.1 million surplus forecast at the start of the fiscal year. This surplus is based on total non-consolidated year-end revenues of $1.610 billion and expenses of $1.591 billion.
October 27, 2021: COVID-19 case update
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Catherine Elliott reports 11 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, from noon Monday, October 25, until noon Wednesday, October 27. The number of active cases is currently at 69.
Total number of confirmed cases in Yukon residents since March 2020: 902. People from out of the territory but who are diagnosed in the Yukon are counted in the active case count but not in the Yukon total case count as they are counted in their home jurisdiction. Since March 2020, 845 people have recovered. Ten people have died.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the new federal Cabinet
Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:
“I want to congratulate all of the new and returning federal Ministers who were sworn-in as members of the Cabinet of the Government of Canada.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the shooting in Faro
Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:
“Earlier this afternoon, RCMP received reports of an active shooter in Faro. The RCMP’s response was quick and decisive, with support from Emergency Medical Services volunteers on the ground in Faro and the Yukon’s Emergency Measures Organization.
“The RCMP have confirmed that the suspect has been arrested and there is no longer a public safety threat for the community of Faro. At this time we know there are multiple victims. The RCMP are actively investigating the incident to confirm additional details.
New Vendor Performance Review Program launched
The Vendor Performance Review Program comes into effect today. This new program will evaluate and score vendors on their performance throughout a government contract.
The review program aims to:
New and improved Yukon 511 launches today
A new Yukon 511 website and mobile app is now available to the public. 511 service allows people to access transportation, construction and traffic information in some regions of Canada and the United States.
Yukon 511 is now more customizable, allowing users to:
