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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.
Macaulay Lodge to be demolished and site redeveloped for housing
March 16, 2022
The Government of Yukon has awarded a Yukon First Nations business the contract to demolish the Macaulay Lodge site, which will be redeveloped for housing.
Expanded support for rapid housing project in Whitehorse
January 31, 2022
New $15 million investment for supportive housing in the Yukon.
Canada supports rapid housing projects in Whitehorse
December 14, 2021
Additional funding announced under Rapid Housing Initiative for the Yukon.
Take Action on Radon: Yukoners urged to test homes for radon this winter
November 22, 2021
November is Radon Action Month in Canada and the Government of Yukon is encouraging homeowners to test their homes.
Fifth Housing Initiatives Fund intake opens to support affordable housing projects
November 15, 2021
New housing projects needing funding can now apply to the Housing Initiatives Fund
Housing Summit held to advance development of the Yukon’s housing solutions
October 6, 2021
Summit addresses key housing issues in the Yukon.
Phase 2 of new affordable housing project in River Bend opens
September 14, 2021
New buildings in River Bend development add 28 affordable homes in Whistle Bend.