Found insidePaddling from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay, following the 2,000-mile route made famous by Eric Sevareid in his 1935 classic Canoeing with the Cree, Natalie Warren and Ann Raiho faced unexpected trials, some harrowing, some simply odd. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Learn more. He said . Starting today, the territory says masks are no longer required in indoor spaces but are strongly recommended when it's difficult to practise physical distancing. Equal parts travelogue and pandemic guide, journalist Ethan Lou examines the societal effects of COVID-19 and takes us on a mesmerizing journey around a world that will never be the same. Ontario provides $3 million in one-time funding to the Canadian Film Centre. B.C. Border restrictions remain in place to . Found insideIncluded as the seventh reading is an article on how COVID-19 is ... measures as in the United States were applied by placing restrictions on travel ... There must be adequate signage to inform customers of physical distancing and sanitation/hygiene efforts, as well as those advising people who arrive with COVID-19-like symptoms to return home. Country-Specific Information: Canada has confirmed cases of COVID-19 within its borders. Found insideAn atmospheric, transporting tale of adventure, love, and survival from the bestselling author of The Snow Child, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. PCR test is valid for 72 hours. Answers to your questions about travelling in the Yukon this summer. Yukon health officials are defending their plan to drop more COVID-19 restrictions starting next week, saying they are "no longer justified," and that the plan heralds a new phase in the pandemic. Rising . Yukon will likely see more delta variant cases as the highly contagious COVID-19 strain sweeps across the country, according to the territory's acting chief medical officer. Thanks to the hard work of Canadians, rising vaccination rates and declining COVID-19 cases, the Government of Canada is able to move forward with adjusted border measures. In an effort to protect essential employees from COVID-19, City of Yukon Sanitation Services will stop collecting bulk pickup, bagged trash and grass clippings set out at the curb beginning Monday, April 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mike Thomas Starting Wednesday, the territory says masks are no longer required in indoor spaces but are strongly recommended when it's difficult to practise physical . The Yukon provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Monday July 6, 2020. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has sent a letter to the Yukon's justice minister expressing concerns that the territory's COVID-19-related border and travel restrictions are unconstitutional. Stay tuned for future. This beautifully illustrated walking guide features the highlights of 30 of Britain's best long-distance footpaths, including the Pennine Way, the Isle of Wight Coastal Path and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. The Welcome to Yukon sign between British Columbia and Yukon in May 2019. Due to the current COVID-19 related border restrictions, we are unable to put on our usual 1,000 Mile race this year. It adds that shops, grocers, bars, restaurants, recreational […] Found inside – Page 73... Yukon: https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19-information/ ... Q&A about school restrictions due to COVID-19 Regulation on the restriction of ... By: The Canadian Press Posted: 2:07 PM CDT Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021 Last Modified: 7:03 PM CDT Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021 People are encouraged to enjoy travel for many purposes while taking precautions. He acknowledged that some people may wonder whether it's the right time to ease public health restrictions as cases of the highly transmissible Delta variant rise in other parts of the country. Travellers arriving in the Yukon are no longer required to complete a self-isolation period. Stay tuned for future. These individuals must: Be fully vaccinated: a traveller must have received, and show proof of, the full series of a vaccine — or combination of vaccines — accepted by the Government of Canada at least 14 days prior to entering Canada. 3.2K Views. Found insidePresents the story of a sled dog named Granite, who became deathly ill, but recovered to become lead dog for Susan Butcher as she raced the one-thousand-mile Iditarod race in Alaska. Self-isolation for non-residents is only permitted in Whitehorse. The COVID-19 pandemic in Yukon is part of an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Starting Wednesday, the territory says masks are no longer required in indoor spaces but are strongly recommended when it's difficult to practise physical distancing. ", "We are ready for the delta variant," she said. We know travel looks different these days, so we've gathered some resources to help. The City of Yukon will open City Hall to the Public effective April 24. Find out if you are eligible to enter Canada here. 1,728 talking about this. Travellers are being asked to protect the Yukoners that call these places home by being respectful of health guidelines and travel advisories. Canada's Yukon Territory is in the middle of its largest COVID-19 outbreak to date with 54 active cases and one confirmed coronavirus-related death. Businesses will transition from a COVID-19 Safety Plan to a communicable disease plan. Some provinces and territories have their own entry restrictions in place for travellers coming to Canada from another country. He acknowledged that some people may wonder whether it's the right time to ease public health restrictions as cases of the highly transmissible Delta variant rise in other parts of the country. The Yukon River at Whitehorse. WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government has lifted a series of public health restrictions as active COVID-19 infections decline and the vaccination rate rises. The Yukon government says rising vaccination rates mean several COVID-19 restrictions are expected to be lifted next month. We encourage all travellers to be fully informed of the pre-entry and on-arrival public health and testing requirements both federally and provincially. WHITEHORSE - Yukon is expanding the rules for gatherings under COVID-19 restrictions with more than three-quarters of eligible . 5. Travellers should plan for extra time in the lead up, and upon the arrival of their trip. Costs associated with self-isolation, including food, accommodation, or having to extend your stay in Yukon will be your responsibility. Before travelling to any Yukon community, check the Community Travel guidelines on Yukon.ca. Starting Wednesday, the territory says . Stay tuned for future. WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government has lifted a series of public health restrictions as active COVID-19 infections decline and the vaccination rate rises. But in just under a span of two weeks, the territory has jumped from relaxing restrictions to grappling with a COVID-19 outbreak. Reprint. Contains material originally published by Victor H. Green in 1938, 1947, 1954, and 1963. That's . If your symptoms worsen and you need immediate, urgent medical attention call 911. Silver said targeted and flexible supports seek to replace public health restrictions. One vaccination dose - acceptable from 22 days after the vaccination. In a news release Friday, Yukon health officials issued a public exposure notice for students and staff that are not fully vaccinated in certain grades at Johnson Elementary School in Watson Lake: Grade 1 in class between Sept. 7 and . Effective September 7th, 2021 fully vaccinated, asymptomatic international travellers will be eligible to enter Canada. Two of the cases are out-of-territory residents diagnosed in Yukon, three are from rural Yukon and four are from Whitehorse. Currently, those vaccines are manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD, and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson). Due to the current COVID-19 related border restrictions, we are unable to put on our usual 1,000 Mile race this year. On Tuesday, Dr. Kandola stated anyone now travelling from the Yukon, including NWT residents and essential workers, are required to self-isolate after entering the NWT. Officials also considering transitioning to fewer public health restrictions. In a news release Friday, the territorial government said people who are immunocompromised are less likely to have a robust response to the COVID-19 vaccine and require a third dose to ensure they are fully protected. The Plain Language Action and Information Network (PLAIN) is a community of federal employees dedicated to the idea that citizens deserve clear communications from government. 4,837 talking about this. Travellers are being asked to protect the Yukoners that call these places home by being respectful of health guidelines and travel advisories. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. As of August 9, 2021, Canada plans to begin allowing entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the United States, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel. ... This Plan sets out action items in the areas of partnerships, risk management and information sharing. Given the range, complexity and linked nature of these action items, a critical path is also detailed. Economic and social supports: COVID-19. Mayor Mike McEachern signed the update on Monday, March 23, 2020, and it remains in effect through Monday, April 13, 2020. Yukon to lift some COVID-19 restrictions after 79% fully vaccinated. Yukon will offer third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to immunocompromised people beginning Monday. We are implementing appointment only visits to the Animal Control Facility including for adoptions and owner surrenders. "We need to protect these people by getting vaccinated and by also making wise decisions in terms of how we interact," she said. The following establishments. For months the Yukon has been a leading jurisdiction when it comes to low COVID-19 case counts and high vaccine uptake. Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol must be made available near doors, pay stations, and other high-touch locations for customers and staff to use. The Yukon's chief medical officer of health says COVID-19 restrictions could soon be easing - as long as Yukoners continue to get vaccinated. There may be no use of reusable or customer-supplied containers. This preliminary step allows for the Government of Canada to fully operationalize the adjusted border measures ahead of September 7, 2021, and recognizes the many close ties between Canadians and Americans. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Restaurants & bars are open to full capacity. Called "Forging Ahead," the plan seeks to solidify partnerships with First Nations, increase vaccine uptake and bolster surge capacity as the territory enters a new phase of the pandemic. Yukon Fire Department Reminds Community 911 is Only for Emergencies. U.S. charges ex-Austrian bank CEO in . Hand hygiene practices for both staff and the public, Adherence to self-isolation where applicable, Shared areas and surfaces are regularly cleaned and disinfected. Found insideThe Klondike stampede was a wild interlude in the epic story of western development, and here are its dramatic tales of hardship, heroism, and villainy. Ideal for both novice and seasoned litigators, this book helps practitioners avoid costly procedural errors when launching an appeal, and gives them valuable guidance on the procedural and jurisdictional aspects of preparing and presenting ... Found insideThe first fully annotated edition of Raymond Chandler’s 1939 classic The Big Sleep features hundreds of illuminating notes and images alongside the full text of the novel and is an essential addition to any crime fiction fan’s library. "We need to hang on for a few more weeks, maybe months, but once we're in the summer I'm quite optimistic that we'll be able to make significant changes to our quarantine measures," Dr. Brendan Hanley, the Yukon's chief medical officer of . Yukon flooded with mushroom pickers ignoring COVID-19 restrictions. WHITEHORSE — Rising vaccination rates and low numbers of infections mean several COVID-19 restrictions are expected to be lifted next month, the Yukon government says. "We are actively monitoring the situation here and in other jurisdictions as well," Silver said. Dr. Catherine Elliott, Yukon's acting chief medical officer of health, provides an update on the COVID-19 situation in . Yukon's eased COVID-19 restrictions 'going to be awesome,' say restaurateurs. The seventh edition of the Canadian Immunization Guide was developed by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), with the support ofthe Immunization and Respiratory Infections Division, Public Health Agency of Canada, to ... CBC Yukon. Bars and restaurants will be able to return to full capacity for bar and countertop services. "The rate of spread has declined and the numbers remain stable now," Elliott said. Due to recently confirmed cases of COVID-19 in nearby counties, Mayor Mike McEachern has declared a state of emergency in Yukon in response to the spreading COVID-19 virus. Written with R. M. Patterson’s characteristic sharp wit and observation, this classic tale chronicles the year he spent battling frigid temperatures and wild waters along the Nahanni River in Canada’s Northwest Territories. 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