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Newly complete Whitehorse Rapid Housing Initiative triplex
August 26, 2022
The Whitehorse triplex for vulnerable people in need of affordable housing solutions is now complete.
Yukoners affected by 2022 flooding can apply for flood relief
August 25, 2022
Yukoners affected by this year’s flooding can apply to the 2022 Flood Relief program.
Twelve new affordable homes built in Whitehorse
August 23, 2022
Local company 45358 Yukon Inc, with support from the Housing Initiative Fund, has completed building 12 new, energy-efficient affordable homes in Whitehorse.
Draft action plan aims to increase housing options and supports for Yukoners
August 22, 2022
A new draft action plan has been released with key actions that focus on increasing safe and affordable housing options in the Yukon.
Land transferred to the Council of Yukon First Nations for Indigenous women and children’s shelter
August 17, 2022
The Government of Yukon has transferred land to the Council of Yukon First Nations for an Indigenous women and children’s shelter.
Housing Action Plan progress report for 2019 to 2022 released
July 22, 2022
The Government of Yukon has released the fourth Housing Action Plan progress report that highlights housing initiatives in the #Yukon from April 2019 to March 2022.
Statement on the Office of the Auditor General of Canada performance audit on the state of housing for vulnerable Yukoners
May 25, 2022
Ministers of the Yukon Housing Corporation and Health and Social Services issue statement on Office of the Auditor General’s report on the state of housing for vulnerable Yukoners.
New Rapid Housing Initiative project opens in Watson Lake
May 6, 2022
New triplex in Watson Lake will provide affordable for homes for vulnerable Yukoners.
Grand opening of the Yukon Soaps Company’s new building
April 8, 2022
The Yukon Soaps Company has opened a new studio space in Mayo that includes affordable homes for Yukoners and a space to build stronger connections to traditions and culture.
Fifth intake of the Housing Initiatives Fund supports 155 new affordable homes in the Yukon
April 7, 2022
11 shovel-ready projects throughout the territory receive support through the Housing Initiatives Fund.