It’s not easy for a nine-year-old to make money in this world says Oliver Flegel’s mom. But the Christmas season proved lucrative for the young […]
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A new pub in town, The Capital, opened its doors in late June, ushering Whitehorse back to an era of dandies and bawdy houses. I
A Jaunt Back in Time Read More »
The growing season is winding down, but that does not mean that gardeners need to be deprived of the pleasure of gardening. Fall flower bulbs
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BY TARA McCARTHY Visual art lovers can expect a season of familiar faces with a strong focus on the environment for this new 2009/2010 season.
A Visual Art Lover’s Extravaganza Read More »
This is one event that doesn’t spend a lot of time looking for volunteers. George Maratos, Whitehorse organizer of the Terry Fox Run, says most
Goal for Terry Fox Run: lots of participants Read More »
BY KETSIA HOUDE Just as each artist is unique, so is each lens. Four photographers, three from Québec and one from the Yukon, Valérie Théorêt,
About Women, By Women Read More »
BY SARAH LINDSTEIN We’re not yet into the depths of fall and already the dog-powered sports enthusiasts are gearing up for another exciting season of
Dog Powered Sports Leading the Pack Read More »
?Quite a few years ago, a couple from New York arrived in the North. Lured by the mystic and splendour of this great territory, they
Enriching the Yukon with Martial Arts Read More »
A simple thank-you gift spawned a new direction for visual artist Blair Thorson. Nearly five years ago, he and his wife Linda took a trip
From Land, to Canvas Read More »
I had anticipated the kayak trip for a full year. The four days I had spent the previous year on the Yukon River, with my
Caramel Cliffs on the Yukon River Read More »
BY SARAH LINDSTEIN Copper trees twist in a glass background, beckoning viewers to stop and peer closer. A multitude of eyes – some happy, some
An Artistic Exploration Read More »
You have to respect Jennifer Walden: she likes the Yukon, but she loves her Yellowknife home even more. “Whitehorse has a postcard beauty – beautiful
An artist shares her love of nature in Yellowknife Read More »
BY CHOMDUEN VONGPETCHKHAW It is easy to prepare a genuine-tasting Thai meal in the Yukon, very similar to what you can expect in a Bangkok
Genuine Thai Cuisine Read More »
What could be more fun this fall than hosting a Halloween party to remember? Celebrate this holiday by gathering together family and friends for an
Celebrate the Best of Fall with Ghoulish Fun Read More »
It is easy to think of Eagle & Hawk as an Aboriginal band. The members are First Nations and they have a traditional singer and
Eagle & Hawk: Guardians of rock and roll Read More »
There is a story told that Confucius once attended a court function in which he was part of the rituals performed. He conducted himself beautifully
BY MARTHA RADZIMIRSKA Crisp season approaching, Dusted mountains with frosted white Pleasing visual sensation, Distant earth-love Comfortable in myself and needless, Ignoring negative loneliness, which
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Some have called Marc Atkinson’s music “gypsy jazz”. Over the phone line, I could almost feel Atkinson shrug: “It’s a common denominator,” he says. “The
A guitar like no other Read More »
Hélène Blackburn is looking forward to bringing her contemporary dance company, Cas Public, to the Yukon next week. Long ago, she dismissed the notion that
Dance explores pain and pleasure Read More »
I have been learning about mountain goats, lately. For instance, mountain goats, Oreamnos americanus, are not goats at all, but relatives of antelope. OK, I
All About Oreamnos americanus Read More »
The first thing that catches my attention when reviewing a new CD is its cover, or presentation. It is every album’s first impression and it
Indie Rock – from Garage to Stereo Read More »
Thanksgiving celebrates the best of qualities in a holiday: family, festivities and great food. This holiday season, take time to decorate your home using a
Celebrate the Season Read More »
The air was cold outside and the snow was deep and soft. The sun wasn’t shining and the Internet had been down all morning. But
Comfort food from down-home Jamaica Read More »
A group of women stare with great wonderment at the photography on display at the Copper Moon Gallery located in the Rosati Arts Centre 15
Atlin Artwork Comes North Read More »
BY HIEDI IRVINE Judging from Dawn Straf’s ripped body, you would think she trains all day, everyday. Nope. “I work out anywhere from four to
A Body Sculpting ‘Balancing Act’ Read More »
As I write this, I am aware of an article, in the local paper, that is lying by my side: “Killing of women, child ‘witches’
Defending Yourself Read More »
“Skis?” you say. I say, “Yup, that was me out there in a snowmobile suit, a fly rod and a set of cross-country skis, need
Fly Fishing on Skis Read More »
Within half an hour of drinking coffee at Umbellula Café, Deanna Slonski had said hello to seven people. “Well, with the kids growing up here
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BY SARAH LINDSTEIN Grassroots performers get a chance to shine with the opening of Brave New Words for a new season of music, poetry and
Brave New Performers with Brave New Words Read More »
“It’s like apples and oranges,” says Bill Coon, a member of Era Bom, as well as having his own Bill Coon Quartet. “You love them
Good jazz needs a good audience Read More »
One of my favourite fall projects is planting containers of paperwhite narcissus bulbs. Known for their exquisite beauty and incredible fragrance, popular paperwhites are especially
Enjoy the Seasonal Scent of Paperwhite Narcissus Read More »
I thought digital photography is supposed to be easy. Sure, it’s easy to handle digital images, but I found out last week that capturing a
Digital photography still needs a photographer Read More »
Beginning with this issue, What’s Up Yukon will be publishing a monthly entertainment roundup of APTN programming specific to the Yukon. I’ll do my best
A Whole New Season of APTN Read More »
As thrilled as Daphne Mennell was to be commissioned to build a sculpture for Whitehorse’s new Public Safety Building, it is an experience she wants
Artist wants your memories Read More »
A Winner of the Authors on 8th Writing Contest BY CARRIE STEWART It was April 26 and talk of the breakup was in the air.
If you’ve spent some time in the Yukon, you’ve probably noticed the Yukon is full of “wavers”. This phenomena is particularly evident in the communities,
Did They Just Wave? Read More »
Samurai Sword Fighting: Part II I’m in a cavernous garage, stamping my feet in a vain effort to warm up while waiting for samurai sword-fighting
There is often nothing like a martial-arts movie to stimulate interest in whatever is being depicted on the screen. For example, I remember one evening,
An Ever-Changing Tide Read More »
Samurai Sword Fighting: Part I It was one of the first really cold nights of the winter, last Thursday, when I found myself wondering one
“November first! About time we skied the Mount Mac Trail” “I’ve heard it’s in great shape.” “Well, it snowed a lot last night … What
BY EMA M. WIKE Recently, my husband and I visited your fair city, with minimal knowledge of the Yukon region. Choosing to spend our first
Discovering Yukon ‘Gold’ Read More »
Colours, more vivid than the eye can comprehend, adorn the walls at Baked Café. Large acrylic paintings splashed with talent visually take over the back
Maybe you’ve seen me around the Mt. McIntyre ski chalet. Or perhaps this summer you spotted someone whizzing up and down Robert Service Way on
Chasing a Childhood Dream Read More »
Ghost stories are one kind of conversation that sticks with you, often in unexpected ways. There are so many stories about hauntings at the Palace
Ghost Stories Creep from Street to Street Read More »
Halloween isn’t just for kids, and neither is Heavy Metal Hallowe’en, an all-ages benefit concert scheduled for Saturday, October 30 at Takhini Arena. Featuring new
Get Ready for a Heavy Metal Hallowe’en Read More »
With not one, but two new editors now in harness at What’s Up Yukon, our loyal readers may be wondering what that means and how
A word (or two) about What’s Up Yukon Read More »
”The bears aren’t out yet,” stated Louise in a confident tone of voice in response to a concern expressed about spring camping. “It’s too early.”
Camping in April is Possible Read More »
Just to be clear right from the start, this is not a story like Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. I didn’t go to Europe
How Europe Healed My Broken Heart Read More »
We have all settled into our winter routines. Perhaps it is shuttling your kids back and forth from the hockey rink routine; maybe it is
Cooking Up Options for Fish this Winter Read More »
Whitehorse is celebrating “Django Week” to honour the eccentric Gypsy jazz legend and musical genius, Jean ‘Django’ Reinhardt, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday
Celebrate Gypsy Jazz with Django Week Read More »
A powerful film about grassroots-level punk music in a religion not traditionally open to diverse musical tastes, Islam, blends with a heartfelt, passionate documentary following
Available Light Film Festival shines on unique films Read More »
It is definitely getting easier for the family to go ice-fishing. I used to have to prep them for days before even thinking about it.
Choose Your Own Adventure at Hidden Lake Read More »
Everyone loves a “lovable rogue”. In the Guild Society’s musical comedy, The Man From the Capital, you get 20 rogues to pick from. The plot
Giant Rat finally treated as honoured citizen (psst … go see this musical) Read More »
Europeans like to discover North America — the “New World” — whereas Americans like to visit the “Old World” — Europe. In the heart of
A Trip to the Black Forest Read More »
When I was growing up in Winnipgeg, my father made ends meet by marketing his skills at house repair. His business, called, R.D. Repairs, was
From Father to Son Read More »
It is hoped that a billion people will join in the celebration for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22. That would
A Party for the Earth Read More »
Kluane-born singer/songwriter Diyet is perched on the cusp of local — perhaps national and international – stardom, and yet remains playfully demure. Her newly released
Diyet Keeps True to Her Roots Read More »
Like most gardeners, I await the first planting of my outdoor urns and containers with anxious anticipation. For early season plantscaping, I look for unique
Cool-Weather Container Combos Read More »
The community hall of the Francophone Centre on Strickland Street will be home to a new, dynamic, colourful and provocative art exhibition by Yukon newcomer
Josée Fortin’s Women Read More »
There are many old trails winding around the hills and kettle ponds north of Riverdale. These trails were used for horse logging; now they are
If only metal could speak… Read More »
Julie Ménard draws, paints and brings you to a place that you surely were not expecting. As an artist, she wants to pass on a
The Unexpected Julie Ménard Read More »
In the blazing sunlight of mid-afternoon, a young man with a fiddle and an older man with a guitar, set down their cases, picked up
Barr and Benjamin Share the Olympic Experience Read More »
Oh the Liard Hot Springs, a true treasure of the North. And what could make a hot spring better than the scenic cold of the
Hot Water Never Felt So Good Read More »
Who wouldn’t follow Alice down the rabbit hole? Really. She’s following adventure. She’s leaving behind her sterile, affluent, predictable world and putting herself in the
Follow Alice to explore your playful otherworldly self Read More »
I’ve always considered myself patriotic. Olympic moments, international events and even Canada Day were all times in my life marked with extreme pride in my
Finding My Canadian Self in Europe Read More »
Each of us can be excused for overstating that which we are passionate about. But there was something in Mike Gladish’s tone that suggested he
A compelling case for cross-country Read More »
“Don Juan? I love Don Juan,” said my fiancée when I asked her if she wanted to see The Erotic Anguish of Don Juan at
Don Juan has come to save us Read More »
The last three annual Environment Forums have been panel discussions for those in the environmental sciences — department people, NGOs — discussing “higher level” issues.
Biodiversity Can Be Fun Read More »
We’re sitting in a Waves Café, kitty-corner to Harbour Centre, where part of the new Simon Fraser University (SFU) Fine Arts campus is located in
Dancing in Parallel Read More »
It started out with the purest of intentions: for the love of music. Five years ago, it was called Booms Day, an all-night concert of
Electronic music gets its turn Read More »
Community. Empowerment. Democracy. Roller derby? Believe it. One of the best things about trying out different activities for this column, is that I often meet
Be Your Own Hero: The Yukon Roller Girls Read More »
Crystal was a strong, elegant, and spirited Arabian mare, foaled in 1977 on the family ranch near Vernon, BC. At birth, she was chestnut like
“This is a celebration of all kinds of parks,” says Hillarie Zimmermann, external relations manager with Parks Canada. “Territorial parks, city parks, community parks …
Over 100 planes will be in the Yukon this weekend as the Century Flight Club heads for Whitehorse, its first destination event following last year’s
A land where pilots are noble Read More »
There is something very special to be said for enjoying a summer evening of dining outdoors. Nature brings its own relaxing effect: the grass between
Easy Outdoor Summer Entertaining Read More »
Helen O’Connor’s paper-sculpture mastery grows as organically as the flax she cultivates. With the flax sprouting up from the ground, she weaves tales of family,
Displacement: Seeking a connection to the past Read More »
Teslin Concert in the Park is a three-day event, July 9 to 11. Last year, it was a one-day event. Two years ago, one evening.
Growing a festival, grows the community Read More »
The WLRA (Watson Lake Riding Association) is a non-profit group that has been an active part of the volunteer network in our community for the
As Luck Would Have It Read More »
Using the power of culture to unite, The Arrivals Project combines the creativity of intuition and the hard facts of genealogy research to create a
Connecting Cultures, Exploring Roots Read More »
Kreviazuk, of course, is a world-renowned contemporary singer/songwriter and pianist; Arcand is a Canadian actor perhaps best known for his role in the popular drama
APTN Celebrates Aboriginal Day Read More »
It may be the dog days of summer, but here at APTN, August is one of the busiest months of the year. It’s during this
August Leads to a Great September Read More »
A swapping of souls complicates what could be the simplest thing we know. “Love,” says director Clinton Walker, “it’s a simple concept.” The play Prelude
Comedy Explores How the Locking of Lips Can Lead to Swapping of Souls Read More »
Having a green lawn is a highlight for gardeners during the spring and summer seasons. How we care for our outdoor green spaces can make
Greening Up With Natural Lawn Care Read More »
That furry, satisfied hunter you see on the front of this week’s What’s Up Yukon is the most northerly cover image we’ve ever used. It’s
Fattening Up for Winter Read More »
In her pink wheelchair and stylish red and grey shirt, Laurie Sokolowski grins as her dimpled racquet sends the orange table tennis ball over the
Dawson’s Table Tennis Champ Heads to Ottawa Read More »
We’re sitting in a Waves Café, kitty-corner to Harbour Centre, where part of the new Simon Fraser University (SFU) Fine Arts campus is located in
Dancing in Parallel Read More »
With the departure of What’s Up Yukon founding editor Darrell Hookey, last week (may he live out his retirement never again checking for typos), it
In praise of the community paper Read More »
According to artist Iaian Baxter&, a sense of place can be found in a person who is sensitive to many places, who is a person
Discovering your Sense of Place Read More »
Fresh, pristine walls hold images of beauty in utilitarian surroundings. A gritty, plain alley is transformed into an artist’s studio, with ever-shifting shadows to complement
Alleyway perspectives Read More »
Gwaandak Theatre is putting on a reading series this summer featuring three plays written by First Nations playwrights, borrowing the skills of some local First
Aboriginal plays featured in Gwaandak’s Summer Reading Series Read More »
Canada was built via the canoe. It was once the main mode of transportation across the country; today, canoeing is a pastime, a sport, a
If you ask Whitehorse resident Justine Davidson if the $50 fee to participate in Nakai Theatre’s 24 Hour Playwriting Competition is worth it, you’ll most
A Play in 24 Hours Read More »
Moody red skies with tumultuous waves crash against a rocky cliff. Bright, luscious cherry blossoms bloom in Central Park. Anna Schmidt, former Yukoner, takes us
A View from the Blue Pumpkin Cafe Read More »
“Okay, sure. You’ll be flying into Fua’amotu International Airport.” “We’re actually interested in the direct flight from LA to Tonga.” “Yes, it only flies direct
But Can We Get There from Here? Read More »
Ushering in haunting and beautiful songs, Vanessa Boyd remembers a compliment that struck to the core of her art: “A man in Nepal came up
“Agnostic Electric Gospel” Read More »
One alert touch of a singular energy tingles the collar of my boot as tough pad flat back feet startle my wakeful doze, golden fatigue
A Hare in the Mountains Read More »
Sunday, June 13, a small but determined group of local kayaking enthusiasts will put their paddles in the water for a good cause, traveling the
Hope Floats at the First Annual Kayak For a Cure Yukon Read More »
Ever since June 21 was declared National Aboriginal Day in Canada in 1996, Yukon First Nations have taken the opportunity to gather together on this
Aboriginal Day Gives Olympic Ambassadors a Proper Hometown Hurrah Read More »
In past columns, we’ve focused on a variety of genres of APTN programming, such as comedies, documentaries and blockbuster movies. But did you know that
APTN News to Broadcast Special Report on Aboriginal Health Care Read More »
“Under the Midnight Sun in the heart of Whitehorse,” says Jordi Jones of the Fifth Annual Sunstroke Music Festival. The event will be held this
Canada’s Brightest Music Festival Read More »
