Government of Yukon

Yukon Housing Corporation


2013

Housing corporation seeks interested parties to provide staff housing
April 15, 2013 - An expression of interest issued to identify interested parties in providing staff housing services in Dawson City.

Housing action plan to be developed for Yukon
March 26, 2013 - A new initiative to guide Yukon’s future direction for housing has been announced.

Mayo seniors’ housing complex moving ahead
March 12, 2013 - Planning has commenced for the new Mayo Seniors’ Housing facility

Yukon Housing Corporation to help first-time buyers with down payments
March 5, 2013 - New lending program will help overcome down payment hurdle.

Housing Outside the Box conference planned
February 15, 2013 - Conference will provide insights into innovative solutions for meeting housing needs in Canada’s North.

Innovative affordable housing program continues for another five years
February 7, 2013 - Single-parent complex continues to get successful programs and services.


2012

Yukon government takes steps to enhance safety of oil-fired appliances
October 25, 2012 - Oil-fired appliances will soon be safer in Yukon as government takes action on changes.

National Fire Prevention Week launched in Yukon
October 10, 2012 - Yukon firefighters lauded, homeowners offered advice on safeguarding their families and homes, and carbon monoxide detectors distributed to mark National Fire Prevention Week.

Coordinator position for single parent family complex to continue
September 28, 2012 - Family housing project in Whitehorse will conitue to benefit from coordinator services.

Yukon government releases report on oil-fired appliances
August 29, 2012 - The Oil-Fired Appliances Working Group have released their Action Plan and Recommendations and the Yukon government now seeks input from Yukoners.

Upper Liard flood assistance package announced
August 24, 2012 - Owners of homes damaged by flooding in Upper Liard in June will be offered an assistance package from the Yukon Housing Corporation.

Yukon government pursuing new home ownership program
June 25, 2012 - Proposed program to focus on bridging affordability gap and assist Yukoners to move from rental to home ownership.

Yukon government providing support to people affected by Upper Liard flooding
June 22, 2012 - Officials with various agencies of Yukon government met with 23 residents of Upper Liard on Friday to outline flood relief plans and begin the process of moving forward.

Yukon government announces long-term partnership with Habitat for Humanity
April 18, 2012 - Yukon government works with Habitat for Humanity to provide affordable housing for Yukon families.

Yukon government to form working group on oil-fired appliances
March 21, 2012 - A working group will be established to develop an action plan to enhance the safety of oil-fired heating systems in Yukon.


2011

Tender issued to demolish Korbo Apartment building in Dawson City
August 31, 2011 - YHC to demolish Korbo building.

Contracts awarded to build residences in Carmacks and Ross River
August 5, 2011 - Over $2 million in contracts awarded for construction.

New housing for Pelly Crossing teachers coming soon
August 5, 2011 - New accomodations for Pelly teachers will be available before the start of the new school year.

Yukon Housing Corporation addresses future housing needs in Dawson City
July 21, 2011 - Korbo Apartment building to be demolished.

Yukon Housing Corporation projects on track for federal funding program
June 15, 2011 - Minister announces Yukon Housing Corporation is on the right path for completing projects funded through Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

Yukon Housing Corporation adjusts rentals to help seniors
February 14, 2011 - YHC is tweaking rent assessment for seniors in Yukon Housing.


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