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July 19, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott is reporting 20 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Friday, July 16, and 12 p.m. today. With recoveries, this brings the active case count to 76.
Total number of confirmed Yukon cases since March 22, 2020: 522; 453 cases since June 1, including out of territory residents diagnosed in Yukon and probable cases.
For the new cases since 12 p.m. on July 16, there are 20 confirmed cases:
Yukon families to be refunded for all July licensed child care expenses
The Yukon Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) funding program has been temporarily adjusted to support all families for the month of July, including those who voluntarily kept their children home from child care for two weeks to help reduce transmission of COVID-19.
Through the Department of Education, the Yukon ELCC contributes $700 per month, per child, as a direct subsidy to families with children attending licensed child care programs full-time. Funding will also be provided to the Watson Lake Daycare which currently subscribes to the Rural Sustainability program.
Call for nominations for the Minister of Justice Community Safety Awards
Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee is encouraging Yukoners to recognize those who are making Yukon communities safer by nominating them for a Minister of Justice Community Safety Award.
The nomination period for the 2021 Community Safety Awards is now open and nominations will be accepted until August 19, 2021. Successful recipients will be presented with their awards at a ceremony in November 2021.
Yukon air tanker group takes off for British Columbia to fight wildfires
An air tanker group from the Government of Yukon’s Wildland Fire Management Branch is heading to British Columbia to help the province battle wildfires.
B.C. is experiencing record-breaking temperatures and has issued an urgent call for firefighting assistance from the rest of Canada. B.C. is currently at extreme risk of wildfires and nearly 300 fires are burning in the province right now.
July 16, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott is reporting five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Thursday, July 15, and 12 p.m. today. With recoveries, this brings the active case count to 77.
Total number of confirmed Yukon cases since March 22, 2020: 502; 432 cases since June 1, including out of territory residents diagnosed in Yukon and probable cases.
For the new cases since 12 p.m. on July 15, there are five confirmed cases:
Seven community projects awarded Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust funding
Seven community-led projects focused on crime prevention and services for victims are receiving $248,611 in funding from the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust (CPVST).
Construction started on Health and Wellness Centre and housing unit in Old Crow
Construction work is set to begin on the Health and Wellness Centre and 10-plex housing complex in Old Crow.
The first phase of construction is site preparation, which includes clearing and grubbing the site, and putting in a gravel pad. Later this year, thermopiles for the foundation will be shipped by air to be drilled and installed over the winter. Work on the building structure itself will start next spring.
July 15, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, and 12 p.m. today. With recoveries, this brings the active case count to 78.
Total number of confirmed Yukon cases since March 22, 2020: 497; 427 cases since June 1, including out of territory residents diagnosed in Yukon and probable cases.
For the new cases since 12 p.m. on July 14, there are seven confirmed cases:
What We Heard report details feedback on proposed changes to Sound Recording Fund
The Government of Yukon has released the What We Heard report, following engagement with the territory’s music industry on possible changes to the Sound Recording Fund. The proposed changes include adding video content production as an eligible expense, expanding the range of marketing activities and simplifying administrative processes to reduce red tape.
More than 100 items outlined in action plan to improve LGBTQ2S+ inclusion
The Government of Yukon is releasing a plan on LGBTQ2S+ inclusion that outlines a variety of initiatives aimed at making government programs and services more inclusive and accessible to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and Two-Spirit+ (LGBTQ2S+) communities.
This plan includes more than 100 action items, such as:
July 14, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
Please note the outdoor informal social gathering limits for vaccinated people have been amended.
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, and 12 p.m. today. With recoveries, this brings the active case count to 81.
Yukon’s total case count since March 22, 2020: 490; 420 cases since June 1, including out of territory residents diagnosed in Yukon and probable cases.
For the new cases since 12 p.m. on July 13, there are six confirmed cases:
July 13, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Monday, July 12, and 12 p.m. today. With recoveries, this brings the active case count to 93.
Yukon’s total case count since March 22, 2020, is 484; 414 cases since June 1, including out of territory residents diagnosed in Yukon and probable cases.
For the new cases since 12 p.m. on July 12:
2022 Arctic Arts Summit to be hosted in the Yukon
The Government of Yukon and the Canada Council for the Arts will co-host the Arctic Arts Summit in the Yukon in June 2022.
The Arctic Arts Summit brings together artists and those involved in the cultural fields from Arctic countries to strengthen the northern art community and create infrastructures as well as partnerships for circumpolar arts to develop. This is the first time it will be hosted in Canada.
July 12, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting one new death and 19 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Friday, July 9 and 12 p.m. today. With recoveries, this brings the active case count to 103.
Yukon’s total case count since March 22, 2020: 480; 410 cases since June 1, including out of territory residents diagnosed in Yukon and probable cases. One case previously identified as positive has been determined negative.
For the new cases since 12 p.m. on July 9:
Government of Yukon provides more than $1.6 million in funding to sport and recreation
The Government of Yukon, in partnership with the Yukon Lottery Commission and Sport Canada, has announced $1,621,117 in funding to territorial sport organizations, special recreation groups, athletes and officials.
This funding will help Yukon sport organizations organize and run activities related to sport development, leadership development and facility operations and maintenance. It also offers support to individual athletes and officials who have demonstrated they are at a high or elite performance level.
The funding includes:
State of Emergency declared for Southern Lakes, Lake Laberge
The Government of Yukon has issued a State of Emergency under the Civil Emergency Measures Act in response to flooding in the Southern Lakes region, including Lake Laberge.
July 9, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Thursday, July 8, and 12 p.m. today. This brings the active case count to 116 with reported recoveries.
Yukon’s total case count since March 22, 2020: 461; 391 cases since June 1, including out of territory residents diagnosed in Yukon and probable cases. One case previously identified as positive has been determined negative.
For the new cases since 12 p.m. on July 8:
Statement from Premier Silver on the passing of former Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Chief Paul Birckel
Premier Silver has issued the following statement:
“I would like to extend my deepest condolences to former Chief Paul Birckel’s beloved family, friends and everyone who had the honour of knowing him.
“Paul was elected as Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Chief in 1978 and went on to serve five terms. Through his role as Chief, he led many impactful initiatives, including the first land claims settlements in the Yukon.
July 8, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting 10 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, and 12 p.m. today. This brings the active case count to 123 with reported recoveries.
Yukon’s total case count since March 22, 2020: 456; 385 cases since June 1, including out of territory residents diagnosed in Yukon and probable cases.
For the new cases since 12 p.m. on July 7:
