Each year, the Yukon Order of Pioneers (YOOP) selects Mr. and Mrs. Yukon in recognition of two longtime Yukoners who have made lasting contributions to their communities. This year they have named Valerie Drummond (born Wakefield) and Dan Drummond of Haines Junction as the worthy representatives.
Representing Kluane Read More »
Growing a beard that contends for the winning length in the “Old Growth” category of the Strength and Style competition takes years of preparation, literally.
What is in a definition, and what if a word is ill-defined? Have you ever told a joke that just seemed to go too far
On vices and vises Read More »
The Boys and Girls Club of Yukon (BGCY) partners with Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous and hosts entertaining skits, from the Sourdough Sams to live auction more expansive and exciting date packages.
Like a rhinestone Sam Read More »
Amber Church’s solo exhibition True North Strong and Free features new work and is her first solo show in more than three-and-a-half years.
Canadian inspiration Read More »
After scraping to survive the half marathon on Skiathos and then eating and drinking my way through Greece, I approached the Oct. 5 run on Santorini with some hesitation.
Running on a postcard Read More »
Each year we hope you take the time to remember on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, wherever we are.
Erin Holm will never forget the phone call she got while living in Australia in 2015. It was her father, calling to tell her he
An artistic and emotional outlet Read More »
I was certain of my ability to casually run and enjoy the 21-kilometre Skiathos Trail Race, taking photos and enjoying the morning. Reality, however, can be a jarring experience…
That’s not a trail, that’s a goat path Read More »
The Yukon Arts Centre opened two new exhibitions on Sept. 5. One showcases the work of Advanced Artist Award recipient Lillian Loponen, who visited Finland
Challenged by technology Read More »
Skagway’s Nude and Rude Revue is once again visiting Whitehorse to share its specialized mx of performance art, including variety, vaudeville, burlesque, song and dance.
Major Funk and the Employment will bring their funky dance music that Yukoners know to BreakOut West this October With the emergence of streaming
The Yukon Historical and Museums Association (YHMA) wants Yukoners to learn more about the history in their own towns. As part of the national Culture
Explore culture in your own town Read More »
Adventure therapy is designed to enhance the support work done in the health, mental health, education, justice and related human service fields. The 7th Canadian
Get healthy, get outside Read More »
This year’s Teddy Bear Clinic will feature some new experiences for children and families. Karen Forward, Yukon Hospital Foundation president, said she and the staff
Check-ups for stuffed noses (and arms, legs and bellies) Read More »
“Pieces of the Jagged Rocks” by artist Dee Bailey opens Sept. 6 with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Yukon Artists at
Jagged little rocks Read More »
Director Tasha Hubbard’s nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up, weaves a narrative exploring the history of colonialism in the Prairies, around Gerald Stanley’s trial around the
Cardboard boat competitions around North America challenge the engineering and construction skills of participants. Skills Canada is hosting a cardboard boat competition as part of
Soggy bottom boats Read More »
The Yukon Fish and Game Association’s Youth Outdoor Education Camp took place June 22 to 28 In an increasingly digital and wired world, the annual
Get out on the land Read More »
A seven-hour drive north of Whitehorse, or one hour and 30 minutes north from Dawson City, the Tombstone Interpretive Centre sits as the gateway to
Well-Read Books celebrates a lifetime of books with its 20th anniversary and it’s a labour of love for the partners that own the store, which
From the cradle to the grave Read More »
Well-Read Books will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year and it’s a labour of love for the partners that own the store, which has established
From the cradle to the grave Read More »
[box]Hello readers, Do you have a tattoo that is important to you? Is it inspired by something or someone in the Yukon? Please submit a
Tattoo You – Lalithaa Krish Read More »
Check out how communities across the Yukon Territory celebrate Canada Day! With activities such as the Mayo Arts Festival and more!
Celebrate Canada your way Read More »
Yukon Innovation Prize finalist Michael Gerasimoff wants to help transition heating in the Yukon from fossil fuels to biomass (wood) while maintaining the excellent air
Kiss your ash goodbye Read More »
Like another project, Yukon Innovation Prize finalists Cody Reaume and Thomas Jacquin are focused on improving the energy efficiency of Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs.) The
Venting for need, intelligent indeed Read More »
Solar air heating panels could be mounted on the side of the house Energy efficiency and well-ventilated healthy air. Yukon Innovation Prize finalist Shane Wolfe
A breath of fresh air Read More »
Yukon Innovation Prize finalist Sabrina Clarke was a worm composting novice when she first moved to Montreal. In fact, the city didn’t have a composting
Worming their way onto a kitchen counter near you Read More »
This summer, the Boys and Girls Club of Yukon (BGCY) will celebrate its 20th year in the territory by expanding activities for kids, as part
The boys (and girls) of summer Read More »
May 4 has long, long been, even in countries far, far away, celebrated in geek culture. “May the fourth be with you” has been an
It’s been weeks of geek Read More »
Each year, Earth Day focuses on a specific theme to raise awareness of a particular environmental issue we are currently facing. (Last year’s theme encouraged
Not like the dinosaurs Read More »
LARPing in Whitehorse. Explore the distinctions between live action role-playing and medieval combat fighting with Company of the White Wolf.
LARP, or not LARP, how’s that a question? Read More »
Every little bit helps. That’s the philosophy behind Yukon Denim Day and the support that Yukoners Cancer Care Fund provides to individuals affected by cancer.
Button up those denims Read More »
Since launching Yukon Brewing, Alan Hansen and Bob Baxter have proven that they know their beer. With the success of Two Brewers whisky over the
Junction Arts and Music celebrate 20 years, close to 400 events and more than 17,000 attendees.
Spreading the JAM for 20 years Read More »
Peter Jickling has a casualness about him. He sits, relaxed, sipping a beer as he relates the inspiration for his new book of poetry, Downtown Flirt.
Come on baby, let’s go downtown Read More »
In the midst of Sourdough Sams, tattoo competitions, and beard and leg hair-growing contests, Yukon kids need a place to call their own during Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous.
Let loose your inner kid Read More »
The Chinese Canadian Association of Yukon annual Chinese New Year marks the start of the Year of the Pig,
Welcome the Year of the Pig Read More »
On January 15, Tentrees was joined on the small Hamilton and Son stage for his 90-minute performance by Amelia Rose Slobogean (fiddle) and Graeme Peters (guitar). The trio explored some of their new works and shared their crafting experiences and inspirations of the pieces, displaying a rare chance to see the creative process through someone else’s eyes.
Inspiring on stage Read More »
The 50th running of the Alcan 200 International Snow Machine Road Rally takes place on the third weekend in January, attracting snow-machine enthusiasts from Alaska, the Yukon and northern B.C.
The last great road race Read More »
The Filipino Canadian Basketball League Yukon (FCBLY) held their annual kickoff weekend on Saturday, November 17 and the highly anticipated event filled F.H. Collins gym
This league is about community Read More »
After almost nine months on the job, the Honourable Angélique Bernard is loving her new role as the Commissioner of Yukon. That time has been
Throwing the doors open Read More »
Denis McCrae saw an advertisement asking for volunteers at the Thomson Centre, about two years ago, and thought to himself, I have some time to
Brightening days, one tale at a time Read More »
The second annual Geek the Halls craft fair is a different affair than the larger, more established craft fairs. But the vendors participating are a
Geek the Halls, a craft fair for the geeks-of-us Read More »
It’s important to reflect each November 11th and remember those young men and women who gave their lives on behalf of their country.
We will remember them Read More »
Main Street Society folded into the Chamber. The agreement included making sure there was a Main St. presence.
Yukon customers: feel appreciated Read More »
On October 9, Whitehorse fantasy artist Kimberley Crawford launched her new project, Unspoken Gods. The project reflects her own creations and will focus on large
New twists on old myths Read More »
Happy 100th Birthday, Olive Patton! What’s Up Yukon author Doug Sack wrote an article for our May 23, 2018, edition highlighting the most recent (2016)
Happy 100th Birthday, Olive Patton! Read More »
Martin’s solo career launched when The Tea Party went on a hiatus in 2005, before getting back together in 2011. The break provided an opportunity
Give in to your temptation Read More »
Upper Tanana artist Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé has teamed up with Whitehorse-based artist Nicole Bauberger to create a scavenger hunt of installations and events this fall.
Scavenging for Raven Read More »
Children sometimes will look not grieving at all, then they’re in it all at once,” said Deb Higgins, with Hospice Yukon.
Healthy crying and how to do it Read More »
The Yukon portion of Culture Days will happen at numerous locations around Whitehorse on the last weekend in September as part of a national effort
A decade of experiencing culture and heritage Read More »
Long-time Yukoners have watched with interest as the “old Food Fair” building has undergone extensive renovations on Second Avenue. The building has long sat vacant
Making cooperative space a community place Read More »
Evolution and expansion are the words to describe the next steps in Halin de Repentigny’s 40-plus-years journey as a northern artist. His upcoming gallery showcase,
I’ve been there, watching a play when it happens. A sharp staccato rings out as the actor’s hand makes contact with their partner’s face onstage,
Play-fighting for fun Read More »
September 9 is National Teddy Bear Day The inaugural Teddy Bear Clinic in November 2017 was a hit with families and medical professionals alike as
Today’s the day the teddy bears have their clinic Read More »
Only in the Yukon would we conceptualize a relay race where hundreds of people (when it first started) run along a highway through the night.
Hail to the night runners Read More »
Business After Hours (BAHs) are a regular fall and winter activity for networking professionals in Whitehorse.
This year, the Yukon Comic Culture Society will be scaling back Yukomicon, and in lieu of hosting a full-blown Con, they will hold the Get Your Geek On! craft fair on August 25 at the Gold Rush Inn Town Hall.
Embrace your inner geek! Read More »
A fundraising concert for the Yukon Literacy Coalition, with original songs inspired by Beowulf, will take place on August 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Well Read Books.
They sang then and played to please the hero Read More »
Miles Canyon holds a special place in the story of Whitehorse. Each summer, the Yukon Conservation Society invites Yukon artists to participate in a two-day workshop to create pieces inspired by this special place.
Art meets nature and history Read More »
The annual mud bog competition is back on July 21 on Robert Service Way
Let’s get some mud on them trucks! Read More »
Titan Gaming and Collectibles is adding Fortnite to its menu of gaming options, and they’re marking the occasion with a kickoff tournament on July 14.
Fortnite drops at Titan Gaming and Collectibles Read More »
The Land and Light Gallery, part of MacBride’s new expansion, will open July 5 and will feature 11 of Ted Harrison’s paintings.
Celebrating with Land and Light Read More »
For decades, George Arcand has been an institution for softball in the Yukon, getting his start as a volunteer in the mid-1970s.
George Arcand has been hitting home runs for over 30 years Read More »
Chad Thomas, manager of the XY Charlie Crew, is leading the development of top-level wildland fire professionals in the Yukon, for First Nations.
‘Beat the Heat’ with the XY Charlie Crew Read More »
The Klondike Follies Cabaret shows will take place three times each week, beginning on June 26, 28 and 30.
The Follies ‘Reborn’! Read More »
Over 10-million people across the globe have been part of an art project that placed 1,890 street pianos at 75 installations in 60 cities. Local musician Grant Simpson saw that there was an opportunity to do a made-in-the-Yukon version.
Tickling the ivories under the midnight sun Read More »
With all due respect to the Olympics, there is no competition on Earth that captures the passion of spectators like the FIFA World Cup.
Danny Mac’s wonderful World Cup primer Read More »
Members of the Haines Junction Junior Canadian Rangers (JCR) attended the annual JCR National Marksmanship Championship in St. Catharines, Ontario, in early May.
Rangin’ off to Ontario Read More »
Beginning on May 31, guest DJs will perform on the Whitehorse Wharf, providing a summer dance floor for Yukon families and dance music fans.
The Transportation Museum has been hosting an annual spring barbecue for several years. It provides them an opportunity to highlight their summer season programming.
Planes, burgers and pianos Read More »
The long-running Fireweed community farmers market has grown over the years into a destination event each week, as a multitude of local farmers, vendors and crafters gather to share their products.
Locally grown, raised, harvested, crafted … Read More »
For 22 years and going strong, LePage Park has become a hub for arts and culture during the summer months.
A Whitehorse hub for visual and performing arts Read More »
When Bailey Rumbolt first arrived at the Boys and Girls Club of Yukon (BGCY) in 2015, she would never have guessed that it would lead her to big changes in her life.
Building character, helping youth Read More »
Many Yukoners will have seen members of the Company of the White Wolf at events around the territory. It’s hard to miss grown men and women dressed in full medieval combat armour, striking each other with swords and axes.
Full metal and padded jacket Read More »
What’s Up Yukon’s weekly recipe developer, Sydney Oland, has undertaken a new venture, the Yukon Chocolate Company. The new business leverages her eight years of experience in the chocolate-making industry to offer chocolate made fresh from cacao beans.
Move over Willy Wonka, the Yukon’s got our own chocolate factory Read More »
The Yukon Chamber of Mines has prioritized outreach and community engagement as part of their programming. Heading into its 10th year, the annual Mining and
Celebrating the role of mining in the Yukon Read More »
It’s the nature of short Yukon summers for Yukoners to seize every moment and they perhaps forget about things like contributions to the food bank.
The green bags of spring Read More »
The Vanier Junior Jazz Band won first place in the Under 16 category of BYTE’s Battle of the Bands – again!
Yukon Music – Improvisation is Key Read More »
The Yukon Playwrights Conference will feature information sessions presented by guest playwrights from outside of the territory and Yukon playwrights. They include, from top left
In the spirit of re-emergence Read More »
Jay Gough of Nikon Canada, along with Trisha Gillings of Panasonic Canada (not pictured), will be on site all day with trade show style booths
Get a feature shot at first light Read More »
Until you see it firsthand, it is difficult to comprehend the personal, professional and financial complications unleashed by a cancer diagnosis.
Put on your Canadian tuxedo for Denim Day Read More »
Big Bear Donair shares a parking lot with the old Salvation Army and wouldn’t be the first location many would look to for a new business venture.
Spring. Daylight. Forward. Change. These words all individually invoke positivity and renewal.
I Hate Springing Forward Read More »
More than 200 Yukon students gathered at F.H. Collins Secondary School to participate in the territory’s Destination Imagination Yukon Tournament.
Creative learning heads outside of Whitehorse Read More »
There seems to be a list of basic tools that you need to have to fill your obligations to society as a handyman of even a middling familiarity and competency.
To those about to hammer, drill, screw and cut, we salute you Read More »
The Whitehorse Dice Knights are providing a haven for roleplaying gamers who are “LFG” – or looking for group – in the Yukon’s capital.
Calling all players who are LFG Read More »
The Frostbite Music Festival returns in 2018, on a new date, and has embraced the theme of rising from the ashes.
Heating up the music scene with Frostbite 2018 Read More »
The preparation for the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Colour Wars can get pretty messy, but the end result has turned into one of the most anticipated
Paint your friends red, green or blue Read More »
This article uses information and content shared by Rolf Hougen from the HougenGroup.com website to commemorate Al Oster. Our Yukon heritage is a mix of
The Yukon Balladeer Read More »
The Skookum Jim Folklore Show has become an annual tradition that celebrates First Nation traditions, community and culture.
Celebrating First Nations’ achievements and culture Read More »
The annual BYTE Battle of the Bands, which will feature up to 10 groups, has been taking place for over a decade and has teamed up for the second year with Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous as an affiliated event at Shipyards Park.
The sounds of the next generation Read More »
The Chinese New Year is the celebration of the Lunar New Year and considered the beginning of spring. Due to the Chinese calendar’s reliance on
Welcome the Year of the Dog Read More »
The 2018 Available Light Film Festival (ALFF) features a strong Indigenous presence in this year’s films – and in the audience, with more than 40 guests attending from Outside.
Let there be light Read More »
Brenda Buren (left) and Lindsay Agar (right) present staff from BMO ribbons for Best Bank and Best Overall in the 2017 Business Decor Competition Yukon
Ready, set, paint your windows! Read More »
The local hockey team, led by coach Michael Nemeth, is a semi finalist in the nationwide Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup Competition this year.
Celebrate our local hockey team’s good deeds Read More »
The 2018 Eldorado Line: Steal Your Fella Ella (left), Last Call Liz, Razzle Dazzle Rachel, Lollipop Ginger Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous season begins in February, but
Meet the 2018 cancan line Read More »
The Lights Out Invitational Basketball Tournament has helped turn the lights on for the adult basketball community in Whitehorse. The tournament, cleverly named due to
Shooting the lights out in the dark Read More »
According to the Yukon Commissioner’s office, the New Year’s Levee is an old tradition that dates back to King Louis XIV of France and was
Welcome 2018, farewell Commissioner Phillips Read More »
