The OK Boomer Show
Kim Rogers and Bill Polonsky realized early on that nearly every time they spoke on air, they wound up reminiscing on all things baby boomer.
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A Long Way From Home
John From Dawson, who is a Dawson City-originated, Whitehorse-based rapper who’s been working a long time to make his music dreams come true.
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No Strings Attached
No string attached. The origin of the idiom dates back to the 18th-century and was often associated with one’s integrity…
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Kenneth Carlisle Bolton
A series of tributes penned for former WUY editor and copyeditor, Ken Bolton, who passed away April 13, 2026…
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The Squared Circle
Get ready to rumble! On May 16, the CWF will present its first-ever Yukon Rumble at the Takhini Arena presented by the Yukon Arts Centre…
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A Voice That Helped Define Us
Former WUY editor and copy editor Ken Bolton recently passed away. He left an indelible mark on the publication…
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An Abundance of Embellishment
The Arts Underground Ceramics Studio: Embellishment exhibition is on display right now and includes works made in the busy ceramics studio…
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Franklin Plot Show for new album
Franklin came together as a pandemic hobby when drummer and co-vocalist Evan Joel moved to Whitehorse from Vancouver…
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Interlacing Herds
The Caribou Art Project brings people into the herd, hoping we will stand together to help the caribou continue.
Social Life of a Not-Very-social Senior
When I hear or read recommendations for a healthy senior life, maintaining social contact with others is always on the list.
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OUT North Turns 11
The 11th OUT North Queer Film and Arts Festival is happening April 15 to 19 and promises to be the most expansive iteration…
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Drawing Towards Healing
In Outer Space — Inner Space: The Fabric of the Universe, Dawson-based artist Basia Barb Hinton turns her attention to cells and galaxies…
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Awaken Festival Returns
The Gwaandak Theatre will host the seventh annual edition of its Awaken Festival this April, with programming in Whitehorse and Dawson City.
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Essays Inspired by Wanderlust
In the sixth of the 66 essays in this book, written when she was 33 years old, Angela Long begins by giving us a long list…
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Reintroducing Selina Heyligers-Hare As Hendrika
No Yukon music lover needs an introduction to Selina Heyligers-Hare. The folk-fusion singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist…
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Reaching Toward relationship to place
Two new exhibitions at Arts Underground feature beautiful artworks that reach towards a sense of place. This kind of reaching…
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Elisapie shows in Whitehorse and Dawson
Elisapie grew up in Salluit, an Inuit community in the northern Quebec region of Nunavik. She has lived in Montreal for almost 25 years…
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There lived a hobbit…
If you think you’ve also got the chops, YAC is holding auditions for each of these roles on April 17 and 18.
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Twice as fun the second time around
Northern Tails, the puppet-focused web series produced and filmed in Whitehorse, is coming back for its second season this spring…
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Yukon Unwritten
Yukon Unwritten—created by NahHO! Productions, based in Northern Canada, written by Allan Code, Bayne Orion Bradshaw and Mary Code…
Love’s Form
The muse for this column was an article I wrote 11 years ago, inspired by a question posed by a friend: “What is love? Seriously.”
The True North Strong and free
National anthems at sporting events are fairly common. For us, here in Canada, that can often mean needing bilingual singers.
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Uprooted
As you approach the ODD Gallery in the Klondike Institute of Arts and Culture in Dawson City, it might look a bit dim.
the Year 2026 — Breaking the chains
Since the dawn of publishing, the written word has caused quite a stir: words are dangerous; readers, a threat…
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knitting a community together
My Knitting Circle is a contemplative film, a quiet celebration of knitters and community. It’s also an ode to the Yukon…
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open to interpretation
If 10 different people read the same book, they’d actually be reading 10 different books. Sure, there are elements of any story…
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Going Global
When Elijah Bekk was 20, a doctor told him it was time to accept that he would have to live without the full use of his hands.
This One is for the ‘birds’
On the weekend that the Guild and Gwaandak theatres were holding auditions for their co-production The Birds, by playwright Yvette Nolan…
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the self-created being
Jessica Hall first made a film about the late James Kirby in 2017, during summer solstice. The short documentary was called Left Hand Path…
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Nash the slash rises again!
This year’s Available Light Film Festival (ALFF) is absolutely packed, with over 50 films screening in Whitehorse…
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tracy and martina are comin’ north!
Lately, while walking my dog, I’ve been listening to the podcast Shootin’ the Shit, with Tracy and Martina…
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A woman Must Save Herself
British author Beth Lewis has done what few novelists who wrote about the Klondike Gold Rush have attempted: written a historical…
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A Gallery and A Garden
IIn 2020, in response to the closing of public spaces due to the pandemic, Nicole Bauberger created a gallery on the trails…
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Frozen Comes to YAC
Some Yukoners may think Elsa, the magical princess who brings freezing blizzards, ice fog and mountains of snow…
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Shared Territories
Among the four exhibitions that opened Nov. 27 at the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC), the works in Shared Territories have probably been seen…
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Third Time’s a Charm for Paris Pick
With her third album out, the B.C.-based singer-songwriter looks back on her time in the Yukon Paris Pick is still well-known in the Yukon. Though
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Santa’s Magic Key
Theresa Gatien, a Whitehorse- and Atlin, B.C.-based author, will be signing copies of her new children’s book in Atlin and in Whitehorse.
54-40 Celbrates 45 years with new Album Porto
The veteran Canadian rock band performed a free concert at Shipyards Park earlier this year, as part of the celebrations…
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Blue
Christmas appears at first, or so it seems, in row upon row of greeting cards. I glance at them, then look away…
Whitehorse Rocks
It’s easy to write a Christmas song once you let go of the idea that you’re competing with Mariah Carey. That’s what Whitehorse found anyway.
the Power of Voice
“Voice is one of the most powerful tools we have for connection, healing and self-expression,” says Yukoner Lianne Cranfield…
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A Proper Dawson Send-off
Writers-in-residence at Berton House have only two responsibilities, aside from being inspired by the place. They are to do public readings.
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Small Treasures for Christmas
This holiday season at the Yukon Artists @ Work Gallery, it’s true that good things come in small packages. The artists in the collective…
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Thrifted Gems and Hand-me-Downs
Wherever she goes, Paris Pick’s inimitable style goes with her. For example, when she calls me from the Fraser, B.C., highways maintenance camp, where she’s working as the cook, she tells me that she just dyed her hair pink because she’s turning 31 the next day. “I’m not going into my ‘thirty-one era’ without some colour,” she says.
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Sandra Storey’s All in the Dance
Discover the magic of play at Sandra Storey’s newest art exhibit where Tinkertoys inspire artistic expression and nostalgia.
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Outrun A Bullet: New Single From Roger Gabriel
Roger Gabriel Plante, the B.C.-based one-time Yukoner, shares his musical journey and plans for the future.
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’Tis The Season For Dance
Uncover the Yukon dance season and history, celebrating the stunning performances amidst the beauty of northern lights.
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My Baby ‘Loves A Bunch Of Authors’
Susan confesses her addiction for reading in our latest Grey Matters column and talks about not just classic books but new technologies to read with
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Cory Weeds Quartet Bringing The Juju Of Jazz
Cory Weeds is set to bring his jazz quartet to the Yukon Arts Centre on Nov. 16 as part of the Jazz On The Wing concert series
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In The Night Watches
The author shares her thoughts on love, friendship and faith
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Pub Night At The Guild Hall
Brian Fidler talks with What’s Up Yukon about the Guild’s current play, The Weir – it’s cast, characters, atmosphere and spirit
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Licensing Paintings Into People’s Lives
At Anto’s new location on Main Street, Kym Rempel offers products by a diverse range of artists and her own brand of soap and bath products
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Lifting Spirits With celtic Music
Mike talks with Stewart MacNeil of the noted Celtic band the Barra MacNeils about their upcoming Christmas shows at the Yukon Arts Centre
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Blue Feather — Enduring Symbol Of Hope
As the 25th anniversary of the Blue Feather Music Festival approaches on Nov. 7 & 8, we caught up with Gary Bailie to chat about the history and the show
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The Sound That Summons Us
In her latest column, Josephine talks about her love of bells, bagpipes and her thoughts on the idiom of being there with bells on
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Digging Roots
Raven and ShoShona make up the musical duo Digging Roots. They will be back in the territory for a performance at Blue Feather on November 7
Didee Didoo: Playing With Words
Allan makes some plays on words as he shows us the funny ways that he changes things up using every day phrases
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Gordie Tentrees is reconnecting with home
Gordie Tentrees is going to spend some time at home this winter writing, recording and nourishing his creativity
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Bringing The Blues
Sue Foley is back and bringing the blues to the Yukon Arts Centre during Blue Feather Music Festival’s 25th anniversary in November
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The Story Behind the T.E.S.T. Program
Dan talks with John Firth about his award winning new book, North Star: The Legacy of Jean-Marie Mouchet in his latest The Bookshelf column
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Dawson City Summer Concert Series
Dan recaps the Dawson City Summer Concert Series for us from the 2025 season with a nice write up and lots of great pictures
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How To Pay An Artist
In her most recent Artrepreneur column, Nicole talks about the industry in’s and out’s of negotiating and paying artists fees and commissions
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Visions From The North Premiers In Whitehorse
Visions From The North is Etienne Geoffroy-Gagnon’s first skiing documentary since stepping away from Team Canada’s ski team
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Shared Humanities
Arts Underground is hosting an exhibition in their new space featuring Yukon youth aged 13 to 18, to display and sell their incredible works
Two Choirs, One Vision
The Vancouver Chamber Choir joins forces with the Whitehorse Chamber Choir for an amazing performance at the Whitehorse United Church
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Alyssa Bunce Talks New Performance Piece – Our lady of the home
Alyssa talks with Manus about growing up in the Yukon, training in Montreal, and bringing her first independent production home to perform
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Didee Didoo: Little Old Men
Allan brings his award winning, Old Crow poetry and comedy back with his latest cartoon and his take on ‘Little Old Men’
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Inside Major Funk’s Disco Inferno
Major Funk has outdone themselves once again. The 13 piece Major Funk Orchestra will be touring their Disco Dance Party in early October.
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Brandon Isaak Returns This Fall
With a new record titled Walkin’ With The Blues, released in June, Brandon Isaak’s fall tour will see him return to Whitehorse in October
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YWIM Hosts Cook Shack Sessions
Yukon Women in Music’s Cook Shack Sessions are family-friendly, with acoustic concerts by YWIM artists, singers, songwriters and musicians
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A Paranormal Mystery
In the summer of 1997, Andrew Pyper stayed at Berton House. It was his first taste of the North and he was hooked.
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A Penny For Your Thoughts
Gramma Josephine shares the idiom of ‘A Penny For Your Thoughts’ and reminisces about when pennies were treasures to be collected
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The Spirit of Mottainai
Lillian shares her traditional Japanese culture of Mottainai – being grateful, sharing, embracing family and friends, recycling and reusing
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Anastasia — One For The Ages
Yukon Theatre for Young People is pleased to present this incredible production featuring a cast of YTYP’s senior cast and alumni Aug 12-15
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A Journey Through Time And Identity
Yukon Artists @ Work Gallery is hosting a striking and deeply personal exhibition by long-time Yukon resident and artist Marie-Hélène Comeau
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This Year’s Tombstone Artist In Residence
Melissa Naef, a Dawson City–based artist, will create new pieces and lead workshops from Aug. 2 to 15 during her Tombstone Artist Residency
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Magic, Music and More!
Three days of dance, parties, crafts, music and more will be taking place from Aug. 8 – 10 at Augusto! Children’s Festival in Haines Junction
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Bringing Puppetry To Osaka, Japan
The Open Pit Theatre will present two shows a day on the main stage of EXPO 2025’s Canadian Pavilion from Aug. 18 to 23 in Osaka, Japan
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Yee wduwa.éex’ (You are all Invited!)
The Haa Ḵusteeyí celebration in Carcorss is to promote and preserve the language and culture of the Tagish and Tlingit People
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The Musical Journey of A Lyricist & Melody-Maker
Over her musical career Kim Beggs has been nominated for music awards numerous times and is always writing and playing music whenever she can
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Rooted & Ready To Bloom
The Yukon’s first Plant Festival is organized by the newly-formed Yukon Plant Guild and will take root on July 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Haiku With A Northern Voice
Would you like to experience the thrill of seeing your haiku poems selected and published in a haiku collection by northern poets?
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The Sound Of Summer
Over 200 volunteers make Dawson City Music Festival possible each year, from Dawson residents to visitors from across the Yukon and beyond
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More Than Words
Ernest Chua and Colin Dorward’s Without Saying exhibition is on display at the Yukon Arts Centre until Aug. 29
It’s Been A Long Time Coming
The Atlin Arts & Music Festival is finally back, after six years, with its 2025 edition taking place July 11 to 13 in Tarahne Provincial Park
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The Covergirls Are Back
The Covergirls are back, and the fire never went out—it was just waiting for the right moment to flame again.
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Creating A ‘Space Of Connection’
I love diving into folk music—la musique du peuple!—to learn its codes and understand its roots. That naturally influences my songwriting.
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I Am Kháganê
Alexis (Kháganê) Smith is a young 17 year-old Tlingit/Kaska woman, an emerging writer with aspirations of pursuing law in the near future
Tiller’s Folly — Modern-Day Musical Storytellers
Vancouver-area Celtic Canadiana trio Tiller’s Folly will be spinning stories into song at the Atlin Arts and Music Festival this year
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In The Same Boat
We are pilgrims on a journey and, from time to time, the lives of complete strangers may intersect with ours in surprising ways.
Behind The Curtain
Diamond Tooth Gerties isn’t merely a casino with shows, but a community institution that uses entertainment as its vehicle for giving back
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Diyet & The Love Soldiers Fall Release
Kluane-originated artist Diyet van Lieshout talks new music, upcoming shows and representing Canada’s North on the international stage
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Fractured By Karin Slaughter
Dan Davidson reviews Karin Slaughter’s book Fractured, the second in a twelve part series about Georgia investigator Will Trent
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Claire Ness Is As Busy As Ever
Claire Ness has so many things on the go right now. She catches up with Manus Hopkins to share some of them and her plans for the future.
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Northern Words
Dawn Macdonald from YukonU, spent decades away from serious writing has just won the Griffin Poetry Prize award for first book Northerny
Hold The Line!
This is an idiom that sparks thoughts of strength, that inspires strength — and even courage with determination and discipline
From Trauma To Triumph
Dena Zagi offers a diverse range of healing songs, strong sounds of drumming and songs in the Kaska language
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Music, Mountains, Magic
The Haines Junction-based bluegrass, folk and roots festival is celebrating its 20th edition, billed as its 20th anniversary.
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Bria Rose N’ Thorns
Though she’s only been in the Yukon for the past four years, Bria Rose has already become a staple of the territory’s music community.
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Sammin’ Around
While I’m getting older and not quite as sexy and nimble as I used to be, the thought’s still there. Should I do another Sam run? You never know.