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Affordable seniors housing coming to Whitehorse
New senior’s housing, Normandy Manor, under construction.
Fourth Housing Initiatives Fund to support affordable housing opens
New affordable housing projects can now apply to the Housing Initiatives Fund.
Canada-Yukon Housing Benefit supports rental housing affordability
New rental subsidy program under the National Housing Strategy helps Yukoners with housing affordability.
Support program to help Yukoners pay rent extended
The Government of Yukon is extending the COVID-19 Rent Assist program until September to continue to help Yukoners afford rent.
New support will help tenants pay rent during COVID-19
Temporary grant program will help tenants in private market rentals pay their rent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Participants build skills with tiny home construction project
Tiny house project teaches construction skills and will provide transitional housing in Haines Junction.
New affordable housing underway through Housing Initiatives Fund
Twelve shovel-ready housing projects funded through the third call for projects.
Eliza Building in Dawson expands territory’s affordable housing
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
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
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.