Letting the Hand of Halloween Linger
Love of skeletons dates to when I was manager of the Marsh Lake Community Centre and hung out with a skeleton decoration every Halloween.
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The Holiday Where Everyone Gets to Play
Children and adults alike are out on the street engaging in playful antics as they enjoy scares, laughs and the crazy decorations.
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Whatever Happened to Carolyn?
I hope Carolyn is happy now. Even with everything that happened tonight, I have to believe that she is happier now
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Halloween VS Melbourne Cup
they could have “fancy dress” parties (Aussie for “costume party”) whenever they wanted. They didn’t have to wait until October 31st.
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This Is Halloween (now that I’m a parent)
As Halloween inches closer, I find myself getting quite excited for all of the upcoming festivities that this time of year entails.
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A Less Scary Yukon Halloween
Many would argue that the point of Halloween is to be scary. Blood and gore and gruesome things are turned into costumes…
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My Son Sees WHAAAT?
Last Halloween, I scared my son. This year, he got me back. He got me back good. We both did it unintentionally.
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Oops, I Scared Him Again (A Parenting Fail)
No matter how good a parent’s intentions may be, they will undoubtedly do something to traumatize their children, at some point in time.
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All Things Pumpkin
The season of pumpkins is upon us. It seems this fall-favourite vegetable has a way of perfectly blending in with everything.
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DIY: Low-Waste, Halloween style!
Initially, Halloween—namely, All Hallows’ Eve—was a ritual dedicated to remembering the dead. But now it can bee all about the fun!
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Eco-Friendly Halloween
In a few days, little feet will be racing over crunchy leaves (or crunchy snow), from house to house, fuelled by vast quantities of sugar.
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Pumpkins in the North
Getting Pumpkins to the Yukon isn’t easy. There’s a lot of shipping logistics to bring them from B.C., maybe Alberta, maybe even California.”
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Yukon See It Here: Tamara Neely
A spooky house in Riverdale where we went trick or treating on HalloweenSubmitted by Tamara Neely We invite you to share your photos of Yukon
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Spookily-delicious Halloween cocktails
Halloween-inspired cocktails: a grown-up pumpkin spice smoothie, a blood-red warming toddy and drinks that put extra treats to good use. Boo!
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Candy for the carnivores
Yukon Wildlife Preserve annual Wild Trick or Eat event. Stuffed pumpkins have been added to the menu for special carnivore feeding.
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Be afraid … be very afraid!
As the days grow dark and the cool air settles in, Yukoners begin to turn their attention from campfires to pumpkins, embracing the spirit of
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Halloween around the world
Halloween is most certainly a North American pastime, but this tradition has slowly morphed into a worldwide event for both kids and adults. I love
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A spooky pre-Halloween evening
Dawson City’s Old Court House on Front Street will be the site for this year’s Haunted House event, a yearly offering to the community sponsored
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The fear is real…
If you’re the kind of person who enjoys creepy strolls through dark spaces with ghouls and goblins festering around every corner, perhaps it’s time to
The Dead Man’s Gold Pan: Fiction
There is a crack at the base of the Yukon River, a portal to the the underworld. It lays just above Miles Canyon at the
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Lonely Nights in an Old House
If you live all by yourself downtown Whitehorse, the last thing you want is somebody knocking at your door in the middle of the night
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A Good Read for Halloween Night
Do ghosts exist? For some they do. The main character in Marcelle Dubé´s novel, Shelter, moves into a haunted house in a small town in
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The Life and Times of Teenage Metalheads, WaRRmAuth
WaRRmAuth is one of the most intriguing bands at the forefront of the Whitehorse metal scene revivalt. These teenage stars rock hard.
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How Old is Too Old to Go Trick-or-Treating?
That time of year has come again and Halloween is upon us. Goblins, ghouls and vampires are sure to be scouring the streets on the
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Hobgoblins, Skulls, and Warlocks
Discover Halloween cigars with unique names such as Insidious and Warlock, perfect for an adult celebration of the spooky season.
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Chance of a Ghost
Claude Turcotte was the father of my two younger kids, Josh and Sophie Turcotte, also Dad to then-toddlers Geordie MacInnis and Lee Robitaille. He was
Where There’s a Wig, There’s a Way
Find the best Halloween costumes in Whitehorse. Impress everyone with your choice of exciting and original outfits.
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An Old Crow Halloween
I looked out our window in Old Crow Halloween Day, 2014. It was -10ºC outside. Trees were shaking as the wind howled making it much colder.
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Alaska Haunting
Wherever your travels take you, there is bound to be a place that has a ghost living in the shadows. England has the ghastly Tower
A Buffet of Freaky Treats
Halloween parties for the mature crowd can’t simply offer a feast of candy and chips. We have issues such as cholesterol, blood pressure and the
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The future is now
The Yukon Rendezvous Society is throwing a Halloween dance party again this year, and the theme is Back to the Future Part II. The trippy
Dancing for Doggies
Dancing for a cause at Kona’s Coalition Fundraiser in 2015. Good vibes, costumes, and support for animals in need.
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Three Books for a Haunted Hallowe’en
Embrace the spirit of Hallowe’en with chilling tales. Explore our selection of Halloween reading to thrill and entertain.
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Mrs. Gideon’s Ghost
They didn’t know the Caribou Hotel in Carcross was haunted when they bought it. “We’re pretty aware of it now, though,”
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The Victims of Halloween
As Halloween draws near, let’s honour the many victims of Halloween. First, there are the 139 victims of Michael Myers, the villain of 10 Halloween
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It’s All About the Candy
Our little apartment in Old Crow is in full Halloween mode; my mom mailed up decorations, and our crib is sporting the spooky colours, orange
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Terror and Terpsichore – The Guild Haunted House
The thrills of the 2014 Guild Haunted House, featuring a unique music-and-dance show from Varietease this October.
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Hunt or be Hunted
2014 Night of the Frozen dead party and discover how to survive a zombie apocalypse with fellow enthusiasts in Whitehorse.
Celebrating Death:Roots of Hallowe’en symbols and traditions
“Here it is, the tobacco. I am certain that you, O ghost, are not very far away, that you are in fact, standing right in
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Evidence Inconclusive, But the Place is Still Freaky
Uncover the mysteries of the Haunted Macaulay House. Discover Jude Griebel’s fascination with Dawson City’s ghost stories.
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Spooky Noises are Okay, but No More Showing Up in the Flesh
Discover the history of the haunted guild hall and learn how one woman’s ghostly encounter transformed her perception of reality.
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Halloween: A Call for Inaction
Regular readers might know me as a generally cranky person, not likely to give out candy freely at any time of year. Today, I will
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Halloween: The Best of Fall
Discover the art of pumpkin carving this Halloween. Create enchanting jack-o-lanterns to celebrate the spooky season.
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Dare to Scare … Celebrate Halloween with Some Ghoulish Fun
Discover fun and creative ways to celebrate Halloween with spooky decorations and delightful treats for your guests.
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A No-Holds-Barred Halloween Smackdown!
Halloween Smackdown! A thrilling night of burlesque and rockabilly at the Yukon Convention Centre on October 30, 2010
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After Jack’s Lantern Has Been Lit
Savor the warmth of this Pumpkin Stew recipe. Quick to prepare and loaded with vitamin A, it is perfect for any evening meal.
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On ghouls and garages
It’s a double payoff of course. Those crafting the Haunted House get the satisfaction of having freaked out a bunch of people
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Bear Country: A Tale of Two Halloweens
Discover how A bear on Halloween blends tradition with safety measures in a community on alert for polar bear visits.
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Halloween Happenings Round-up 2012
What did Halloween 2012 have to offer Yukonners? Find out here in Willow’s Halloween Happenings Roundup.
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What Your Favourite Candy Says About You
Uncover what your favorite candy says about you. Discover personality traits linked to Halloween candy choices.
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