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New Chair appointed for the Yukon Housing Corporation Board of Directors
June 9, 2023
A new Chair has been appointed to the Yukon Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
Congratulations to the Council of Yukon First Nations on the start of the construction of the Family Preservation Wellness Centre
May 19, 2023
Congratulations to the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) on the site blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the Family Preservation Wellness Centre.
The sixth Housing Initiatives Fund intake boosts affordable housing availability across the Yukon
May 15, 2023
The sixth intake of the Housing Initiatives Fund is expected to support approximately 159 affordable units across the Yukon.
New 87-unit rental development opens its doors in Whitehorse
January 30, 2023
Boreal Commons development creates 87 units of new rental housing in Whistle Bend, Whitehorse.
New affordable homes at 401 Jeckell open in Whitehorse
January 19, 2023
The 47-unit 401 Jeckell development is opening, creating more homes for low-income and vulnerable families, seniors and single people in need of stable, affordable housing.
Government of Yukon’s Office of the Auditor General's Report Work Plan will enhance support for vulnerable Yukoners
December 15, 2022
The Government of Yukon is taking action on the Office of the Auditor General’s recommendations on housing for vulnerable people.
Canada and Yukon open 84-suite seniors’ supportive living community in Whitehorse
December 1, 2022
The Yukon’s first private seniors’ supportive living community has officially opened its doors.
Support for affordable housing projects in the Yukon available through sixth intake of the Housing Initiatives Fund
November 14, 2022
The Housing Initiatives Fund is taking applications to support affordable housing efforts. Those with eligible housing projects can apply by January 13, 2023.
Housing Summit brings together community partners to find solutions to address homelessness and build more homes in the Yukon
October 5, 2022
Yesterday, about one hundred people gathered for the Yukon - Together for Housing Summit that brought forward tangible actions to reduce homelessness and build more homes for Yukon
Government of Yukon and partners to meet at Housing Summit 2022
September 26, 2022
The Yukon Housing Summit 2022 will focus on finding innovative solutions to create more safe and affordable homes in the Yukon.