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New affordable housing underway through Housing Initiatives Fund
February 13, 2020
Twelve shovel-ready housing projects funded through the third call for projects.
Eliza Building in Dawson expands territory’s affordable housing
January 28, 2020
The Governments of Canada and Yukon funded a new building in the community with 13 apartments and one commercial space.
Local firm to design new mixed income housing project in Whitehorse
November 19, 2019
Following completion of the functional plan, the Government of Yukon has awarded the contract for design for the new project at Fourth Avenue and Jeckell Street in Whitehorse.
Take Action on Radon Campaign 2019
November 18, 2019
You can’t see or smell radon gas, but it’s the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Test your home this winter to make sure you’re not at risk.
Changes to the third Housing Initiatives Fund intake
November 5, 2019
New housing projects needing funding can now apply to the Housing Initiatives Fund.
New housing project on Alexander Street receives funding from the 2019 Housing Initiatives Fund
August 7, 2019
Affordable housing project downtown will provide new affordable rental options in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse affordable housing project receives funding
June 25, 2019
Affordable housing project will provide new home ownership options in Whitehorse.
New affordable housing units open in Dawson City
May 31, 2019
Eight new affordable housing units in Dawson City officially opened today.
Housing program for government employees in Yukon communities modernized
May 29, 2019
The Government of Yukon’s Employee Housing Policy has been updated to ensure that government housing is allocated fairly and equitably.
Mixed income housing project planned for Whitehorse
March 22, 2019
New affordable housing project will be first of its kind in Yukon.