What’s Up Yukon’s Feature Stories From Each Issue!
The landscape east of the Klondike Highway, between Log Cabin and Fraser, B.C., is a giant jigsaw puzzle of water and rock. Large, round rocky outcrops are surrounded by water, with scattered vegetation growing in-between the rocks.
Water and rock – Hiking and loving “the mystery of it all” Read More »
Gurdeep Pandher was one of the first people I met when I moved to the Yukon. I walked into a Scottish country barn dance at the Old Fire Hall, in Whitehorse, and here was a guy in the remote North in his pagri, at an event, sitting and absorbing the dances and people.
From the Punjab to the Yukon Read More »
This year, commit to giving presents that will be useful, meaningful and appreciated. There are many (so many!) options for Yukoners to consider if you just think a little creatively.
A Clutterless Christmas Read More »
The International Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is Dec. 14 – Jan 5. last year (2017) saw 12 in The Yukon from Watson Lake to the Tombstones.
Counting birds is a social affair Read More »
The Thistle Creek Dredge in fog. This dredge was operated by Yukon Gold Placers and ran from 1949 to 1952.
Yukon See It Here: Jon Wilkie Read More »
Eirik Sharp, owner and operator of The Sharp End: Mountain Adventures, with his extensive avalanche background, is bringing change to how the Yukon manages avalanche terrain.
Managing avalanche terrain Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson Read More »
If you’ve read about our first attempt to climb (or even glimpse) Bear Mountain, you may be wondering how or why we ever returned. I
Bear Mountain – A redux Read More »
When you bake using basic ingredients, you know where they come from. Jump back 1/2 century and try your hand at these home-baked cakes.
Cake recipes from the 1940s and ’50s Read More »
I know this man from Old Crow Who’s a kind and gentle soul. He was raised by his Didoo She taught him all that she
Didee & Didoo: Allan Benjamin Read More »
Every now and then, a fella happens to hit the sweet spot, even if it is more by good luck than good management. I rest
Like porcupine courtship, timing is everything 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 »
Santa Claus: known by many names in countless countries. He represents kindness, generosity, sharing, positivity and goodwill to all.
Santa: A Superhero! Read More »
The Haines Junction Mountain Festival is in its third year and is a celebration of the United Nations (UN) International Mountain Day (IMD).
A junction of mountain film, culture and science in Kluane country Read More »
Darryl Tait, from Atlin, didn’t allow an accident slow his passion for freestyle sports. Adaptive Skiing is now part of Mt. Sima training.
Making the ‘impossible’ possible Read More »
Christmas —’tis the season to be jolly, for many; but for others, not so much (think “Grinch”!). Perhaps … just maybe … a little balance
The MacBride Museum of Yukon History has been hosting Music@MacBride, a series of evening shows by local musicians, for 12 years, and will continue this
“We’re just at the cusp of changing an entire sport, and it’s coming out of a town of 23-thousand people. It’s incredible where we’ve got
Revolutionizing endurance training Read More »
The small town of Haines, Alaska, lies near 72 miles of glacier terrain and 15,000 feet below the icy summit of Mount Fairweather, which is
The Deli, as it is fondly nicknamed by so many, is a local icon to most Yukoners (not just those in Whitehorse), as well as to many travellers from around the world. (This tribute was written to help celebrate its 50th Anniversary on December 14, 2018.)
Fifty years of meat, sausage and community Read More »
It is no secret that without volunteers, there would be no Rendezvous. Each year hundreds of Yukon residents step up to continue a tradition that
Volunteers make Rendezvous! Read More »
I work with federal inmates at an institution in central Alberta. And of all people, you would think they would know how to make coffee
Percolating with ‘the guys’ Read More »
What’s it like to share the heart and soul of something you’ve written? Peter Jickling, the new host of Brave New Words, said, “It’s right
Not new, but still brave Read More »
Global Fat Bike Day celebrates the winter cycling sport. But what exactly is it? Jonah Clark explains this winter cycling experience.
Global Fat-bike Day & Fat biking around the world Read More »
What is one to expect when one decides to go to a 2018 Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous event in November?The Ultimate Lip Sync Battle!
Get your lips ready! Read More »
I turned 70 this past summer. I’ve been pondering, How did I get there so soon? So what’s your stereotype of a 70-year-old “lady”? Grey
In ‘the Zone’ – Taking each day as it comes … Read More »
Genevieve Fleming is counting on Whitehorse audiences to take in the upcoming Guild Theatre production, even if just to indulge in some cold-weather Schadenfreude. In
Searching for a way out Read More »
Yukon-based writer Joanna Lilley has published her first novel, Worry Stones, after 17 years of working on it. “I wasn´t working on it every day,
An author’s dream … Read More »
Pre-Christmas in the Klondike, It’s a season of bazaars and open houses that lead up to the actual holidays.
It’s beginning to look a lot like … (you know) Read More »
This year’s Spruce Bog Craft Fair features a wide array of crafts, from quilts that mirror paintings, to paintings that mirror nature, to knit designs
It’s (almost) that most wonderful time of the year … 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 »
Yukon Backcountry Skiing’s owner, Claude Vallier, introduces his two girls, Kiona and Heidi, to the world by making a movie of skiing the wild Yukon
Only two weeks to go until the 2018 Cranberry Fair, when, again, over 40 artists will gather to present the Yukon’s exceptional artistic craftsmanship.
The Yukon’s exclusive arts and crafts Read More »
Most Yukoners like to eat fish, but sometimes people want a different taste sensation. Here are some fairly simple options to try: Tasty Fish Treat
Preparing those tasty fish treats Read More »
It’s winter—time to check out the bird feeders and stock up on “fast food” for our feathered friends. A huge variety of bird feeders are
Feeding our feathered friends … do it for joy, and do it for science Read More »
When he arrived in Yellowknife, back in 2004, with his wife, Serena, and baby daughter, Janessa, it didn’t occur to John Henderson that he might
John Henderson: Celebrating the Great White North Read More »
Do you like crafting, socializing with friends—perhaps with a beverage or two—in a casual, relaxed yet well-lit atmosphere, complete with pinball machines to take a break and try your game expertise? Then Drinking with Scissors is for you.
Drinking with Scissors Read More »
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a great victory for Canada, but it came at a price. In this battle, there were more than 10,500 casualties and about 3,600 killed. To our knowledge, Herbert Lawless was the only known Yukoner to fall in this battle.
Honouring and remembering sacrifice Read More »
It’s official. Apart from a few hardy species that relish cold weather for some absurd reason, backyard garden 2018 has now been decommissioned. Several less-hardy
It’s time for Mr. Green Jeans to hang it all up Read More »
When you walk into the newly renovated Elements Hair Studio and Day Spa, you wouldn’t know that its location was formerly a swimming pool. You
Expanding the Elements Read More »
The famous White Pass & Yukon Route (WP&YR) Railway is a busy and beautiful journey through the White Pass of Alaska and the Yukon. Every
Keeping the trains on track Read More »
Every October, Mount Sima starts snow production and welcomes hundreds of athletes from all over Canada for pre-season training in November. Whitehorse, Yukon, is the
It’s ‘snowing’ at Sima! Read More »
It seems we are living in an age of electronic wizardry. Every season there is a raft of new GPS and communication devices as well
Never-fail old standbys Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: Matt Cook Read More »
After two acoustic solo albums, Bluesman’s Plea (2011) & Here on Earth (2014), Brandon Isaak’s Spiritual Undertones marks a departure.
Brandon Isaak: Spiritual Undertones Read More »
Forty years ago this December, Big Brothers started in the Yukon as a volunteer-run organization to help boys, who were needing a male role model
‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ – spending time together Read More »
It’s confession time in Geezerville. I recently spent my allotted 450 words in this space musing about some of the beguiling delights to be found
I concur: contrition may be consolatory Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on to [email protected].
Yukon See It Here: Larry White Read More »
Fate has a habit of steering flute and saxophone player Jane Bunnett in unexpected directions. If tendinitis hadn’t forced a break from her intense piano
Fiery energy and spirit Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: Steve Wilson Read More »
Once upon a time, “back in the days” (last year, in October) when the Greyhound bus still existed, a garter snake slithered out of the
Saskatchewan in October Read More »
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
Be afraid … be very afraid! 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 »
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
Halloween around the world Read More »
Things started off great when we immediately got off trail (we wouldn’t know this till days later). We attempted to follow some GPS tracks I
Bear Mountain: A loving tribute to a living nightmare – Part 2 Read More »
Ulrike Levins (left) and others celebrate completing the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition’s Voices Influencing Change program PHOTO: Courtesy of Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition Life isn’t always kind
What’s your story? Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: Pat Bragg Read More »
I feel tumbled up against the advance of winter. All summer, the sun pulled me on with the force of a tearaway sled dog and…
Batten down the hatches Read More »
“Yukon soldiers are buried in more than 50 cemeteries on four continents.” –Michael Gates Lest we forget … This is why Michael Gates (Yukon historian
For those who answered the call … Read More »
To be, or not to be. For advocates of plain writing, Shakespeare’s most famous monologue is a touchstone. Its opening sentence consists of nine one-syllable
Let be whatever may befall Read More »
When the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) in Dawson City put out a call for a members’ exhibit with the theme of “The
Hip hip hooray! for local filmmaker Lulu Keating … 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 »
For a two-night gig this past July in Beaver Creek, Larry Berrio and his band shut the town down! Berrio, from Sudbury, Ontario, travelled 5,000 kilometres with his bandmates to the most westerly community in Canada. With open arms, the town of Beaver Creek welcomed the band.
The Nude & Rude Revue started with two best friends, Taylor Vidic and Cameron Brockett, and their love of performance art. Vidic, 25, was born
Yukon Wildlife Preserve offers wildlife viewing, school programs, family passes, run/ski/walk events, Yukoner Day and holiday activities.
Keeping Yukon wild at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve Read More »
The widespread use of coal was one of the major factors in fueling the Industrial Revolution of the late 1700s and early 1800s. In recent
Ross River coal: Transforming plants to carbon Read More »
Wren Brian was just 10 years old when the first X-Men movie came out in 2000. The film’s opening scene, set in the infamous Auschwitz
What would you do? Read More »
This quiet, reserved and thoughtful corner of the year-round Yukon has gone to the birds this week, namely Arctic terns, the all-time migratory champions, not
Superbirds (a.k.a. ornithology, a.k.a. birdlore) Read More »
When a budding interest in astronomy is pursued with even a cursory investigation into the nature of our cosmos, one quickly comes to the realization
A Vast and awesome Universe – Understanding cosmic distance through analogy Read More »
I first arrived in the Yukon on April 30, 2017—springtime. Throughout the summer, Yukoners would catch my accent and ask where I was from, to
The Aussie Girl Guide to surviving Yukon winters Read More »
Recently I visited Kluane National Park. After a few hours of driving and only a hike through the forest, I was in my element—a world
Many people of all walks of life enjoy painting. Most of the time, acrylics trump oils in popularity. Children, starting out in school, are offered
Myth Buster: Oils are too messy, toxic and expensive Read More »
Landing in Whitehorse for the first time, Henry Navarro Delgado arrived in the Yukon knowing nothing about the place. Delgado wanted to remain as open-minded as possible when he settled into the coveted Junction Artist in Residence (JAR) Program in Haines Junction.
The Junction and JAR (Junction Artist in Residence) 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 »
I’ve already mentioned how easy it was to provoke calls on my radio open-line show in Charlottetown in the 1970s, by inviting listeners to share
Sometimes language smacks you in the microphone Read More »
The Yukon will be launching a satellite into orbit for the first time, as part of a Canadian Space Agency-led project.Yukon College students are in
Earth to Yukon College Read More »
Located on the northeastern corner of Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Quttinirpaaq National Park is Canada’s northernmost national park. Until recently it was virtually inaccessible to
Google the Top of the World Read More »
Driving the Dempster Highway to Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T. (located on Kugmallit Bay of the Beaufort Sea of the Arctic Ocean), is no big deal..
To ‘Looks Like a Caribou’ and back – Part 6 of 6 Read More »
The Guild Theatre will launch its 2018–19 season this week with Lawrence and Holloman, a darkly hilarious two-hander by award-winning Canadian playwright Morris Panych. First
Downfall of a Salesman Read More »
International Falls. You’ve probably seen the signs, but have you gone for the hike yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Just past the
International Falls Read More »
Open Pit Theatre is excited to be taking their play, Busted Up: A Yukon Story, on the road. They’ll be coming to Dawson City on
Busting up in the communities Read More »
What people don’t know is that we’ve had driverless transport here in the North for eons. It’s called a dogsled.
Dogsleds: Driverless cars, ‘all that and a bag of chips’ 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 »
If I told you it is possible to move your tailbone by contracting your pelvic muscles, would you believe me? Indeed, not many people know
Pelvic floor – Sorry, why are we talking about this? Read More »
It’s May long weekend and we’re driving to Skagway, and it seems as though most of Whitehorse has decided to do the same with a
Skagway: A ‘bluebird day’ with blue skies… Read More »
Born in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Antoinette GreenOliph came to Ontario at 13 years of age. She recalls that her family was the
Ten years in Whitehorse and ready to celebrate! Read More »
In the late summer of 2016, my friend Dan and I attempted to climb Bear Mountain, a 2,400-metre tall peak situated in the North Cascades
Bear Mountain – A loving tribute to a living nightmare Read More »
Schnitzel is really delicious and fairly simple to make, but there is a bit of cleanup afterwards. It can be made with just about any
The Queer Songbook Orchestra is a Toronto-based 12-piece chamber pop ensemble making their debut on September 30.
The Queer Songbook Orchestra Read More »
Chris Dufour’s decision to enrol in the Yukon School of Visual Arts (SOVA) in 2017 turned out to be a good one. Based on an
SOVA grad wins regional prize in national competition 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 »
Last year, when I arrived in the Yukon, I saw an article on the Ember Fire Academy, a Yukon Government Protective Service program. There were
Igniting their passion to fight fire Read More »
Living in a place where so many people pick mushrooms, this recipe is a great way to let those freshly picked beauties shine.
If you are from the 1930s and ‘40s, you may still long for those old-fashioned baked breads of all different tastes. You will also know
Old fashioned baked breads Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on to [email protected].
Yukon See It Here: Shannon Wyers Read More »
Fall is upon us. When I leave the house in the mornings now, the sun has yet to awaken. It feels too early in the
Take a walk in Kluane Read More »
Llellewyn Glacier at the south end of Atlin Lake. Taken a Cessna 172 at roughly 8,000 feet. We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life.
Yukon See It Here – Gerry Whitley Read More »
The 2018 Moosehide Gathering in Dawson City was, once again, a smashing success. The local Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in relocated to Moosehide, two miles north of Dawson
Moosehide – shining a light across the North Read More »
The Canadian Ski Patrol is a national organization is composed of more than 5,000 volunteers from coast to coast, in Canada, in 59 zones and
As I was strolling by one of our apple shelters. They’re coming, my nose told me as the fragrance of ripe fruit wafted out of the open door
Let the apple harvest begin Read More »
It’s no secret that Alberta artist Kari Lehr loves bears. You only need to look at her bright and expressive bear “portraits” to see she has an affinity with animals.
The Wild Things are coming! Read More »
The Yukon sun is warm, not a cloud in the sky. Avid mountain bikers unload their bikes and prepare themselves for Mount Sima downhill riding.
Down, down, Yukon downhill at Mount Sima 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 »
One of the more interesting jobs I’ve ever held was hosting an open-line show (we secretly called it “open-mouth”) on a private radio station in
Advice to the unwise: I have the questions, if you have the answers Read More »
The time has come to at least take a shot at disregarding the speaker market entirely and focus on headphone-specific technology.
Yukon musician embarks on exploration of space and silence Read More »
Mikka and others with type 1 diabetes are sharing their stories at the event My Failed Pancreas: Life with Type 1 Diabetes,
My Failed Pancreas … Read More »
Other than facing a mad wolverine, I would say that the black bear is the most mistrusted creature in all of North America.
The life and times of a bear (and being ‘bear aware’) Read More »
Painters need brushes to create the best marks and strokes to convey their visual messages.
What’s with all the brushes? Read More »
The longer I have lived in Whitehorse, the more I have grown to understand that Yukoners crave Thai food and many will drive to Skagway just to taste the delicacies it offers.
Anto Yukon’s 100 per cent natural and vegan soaps and essential oils are inspired by by the artist’s favourite Canadian landscapes.
Inspired by ‘place’ Read More »
Grandpa, if a giant asteroid was on target to collide with Earth and everyone knew the exact day and time of the explosion to blow up the planet, where would you want to go camping for the last night?
Doomsday camping on Top of the World – Part 5 of 6 Read More »
I had no idea that there were hummingbirds in the Yukon!
Living with Wildlife – By Steve Wilson Read More »
World-class mountain biking trails on Montana Mountain are internationally famous. Riders flock to Carcross to try their hand at riding them.
Attempting world-class status with mediocre skills Read More »
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 »
The 2nd annual Yukon Star Party will take place from Friday, August 24 to Saturday, August 25.
Dancing with the stars Read More »
Yukon icons Otto and Kate Partridge lived in the beautiful southern lakes region of the territory.
The Yukon’s greatest love story Read More »
When “Arizona” Charlie Meadows built his Palace Grand Theatre, in 1899, it probably never occurred to him that some version of the place would still exist in 2018.
The Palace Grand Theatre is back in business Read More »
Conrad, on Windy Arm, is just the first of a new wave of Yukon campgrounds with eyes to the future.
Old tramways and new ziplines on Windy Arm Read More »
All three Yukon participants in the 2018 Canada Wide Science Fair have brought home medals
Canada Wide Science Fair Winners 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 »
An expert panel on how Canadians cope with the day-to-day realities of climate change was released last week, and the Yukon has a place at the table.
Knowing our strengths and weaknesses helps weather climate change Read More »
Back in the early days of the 1940s and ’50s we made most desserts at home. Here are some of great hints for how to enhance your home baking:
Hints about cooking from the 1950s Read More »
Where do you go when mountain biking, and do it safely around Whitehorse?
Get Lost! Navigating Whitehorse trails Read More »
At print deadline for this edition, the 2018 Canada 55+ Games team was shaping up as 143 athletes competing from five Yukon communities
Yukon gold at the Games of Fundy Read More »
This August, Whitehorse heavy metal music enthusiasts will be treated to a blast from the past, augmented with an infusion of new blood.
Haines Junction is gearing up for the second-annual Augusto Children`s Festival. It’s the Yukon’s only arts and music festival for children.
Magic under the mountains 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 »
Past volcanic eruptions in Alaska have resulted in massive displacement of peoples and widespread environmental damage in the Yukon.
The White River Ash, the mega eruption next door – Part 4 Read More »
Cindy Klippenstein spends her days fleshing, tanning and mounting trophies as the Yukon’s only full-time taxidermist. Couldn’t be happier.
The art of pelts, skulls and antlers Read More »
I would say there are as many ways to cook rabbits as there are all other game recipes combined.
Watch out you wascally wabbits! Read More »
Yukon women … hunting, fishing, harvesting, bonding. 20 women in outdoor workshops developing Yukon hunting skills and knowledge.
Yukon women … hunting, fishing, harvesting, bonding Read More »
I’d like to share what I know about canvases that are available locally. It is the most important part of your painting. It’s also known as the “support.”
Not all canvases are created equal Read More »
I like to see animals on all fours
And I see their tracks outdoors
Didee & Didoo: Animal Tracks Read More »
There’s only one place you’ll find the best Yukon woman, and that’s at the dump, looking for parts. If she’s ripping the ball joint off an old Ford, then you’ve got it made.
A ‘real’ Yukon man or woman (knowin’ how to pick a good one) Read More »
On Monday May 1, 2017, at around 5:30 a.m., a magnitude 6.2 earthquake landed near the B.C.-Yukon border, followed by another slightly stronger one at around 7:30 a.m. The rare event got a lot more people talking about seismic activity in the region, and a few murmured their fears of an eventual “big one.”
A whole lotta quakin’ goin’ on Read More »
Kathleen Lake, which is the only place in Kluane National Park you can sleep (legally) if you have rubber wheels for your mode of transportation (rather than flying machines, skis, hiking boots or birchbark).
Kathleen & Kokanee in Kluane – Part 3 of 6 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 »
Visual artist Hilary Lorenz will take hand-crafted cards along her art adventure on the Chilkoot Trail in July.
Magic on the Trail Read More »
The real-life dilemma of a ‘pseudo-grandmother’ …
‘Pink Aisle’ or ‘Blue Aisle’? Read More »
First Nations artists and performers, from across the North, will gather with artists from around the world for the Great Northern Arts Festival on July 13–22.
Celebrating 30 years of northern art and artists Read More »
Skydiving has always been popular and it has just now come back on the scene in Yukon, thanks to Skydive BC agreeing to come north to teach classes.
Bucket List: Skydive in the Yukon Read More »
Each summer the Klondike Visitors Association (KVA), honours the memory of four writers who have meant a great deal to Dawson City and the Klondike: Jack London, Robert W. Service, Pierre Berton and Dick North.
Authors on Eighth celebrates Klondike literature Read More »
The Yukon’s annual electronic Paradise Music Festival is back and is set to take off July 27–29 at Kettley’s Canyon, at Marsh Lake.
Paradise is ‘plugging in’ 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 »
“Art Magic in Tombstone” is a series of workshops hosted by the Friends of Dempster Country society, and Yukon Parks, and will take place in Tombstone Territorial Park/ Ddhäl Ch’èl Cha Nän, throughout the summer.
Magic in Tombstone Read More »
Now you know why Flatt and Scruggs quit Monroe and went on their own.
Banjo Sammy’s lonesome ride Read More »
Intense break-dance battles, powerful performances, live painting showcases and wild parties — CypherFest consistently delivers it all.
It’s an attack of breakdance, hip hop and street-style art 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 »
Indian Horse will be screened at the Atlin BC Globe Theatre on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 7 PM as part of the Atlin Arts & Music Festival.
Kristin Link is a visual artist based in McCarthy, Alaska, who works in natural history and science art. She creates interpretive signs and educational material about nature.
Each year, in Whitehorse, the Northern Fibres Guild invites the world to one of the Yukon‘s most exclusive sales events—Cranberry Fair.
Cranberry Fair … where ‘Quality, Originality, Creativity and Diversity’ meet Read More »
No summer in the Yukon can be complete without the yearly Canada Day events. The very mention of Canada Day can conjure up memories and build anticipation for just about any Yukoner.
Seize your Canada Day Read More »
Have you ever been seized by the sudden urge to don a suit of plate armour and bludgeon other armoured people with a mace? Perhaps your answer is a hearty “Yes!” but it certainly wasn’t for Land Pearson, at least not before he strapped on the armour.
White wolves of summer Read More »
When discussing the global plastic pollution, things can often seem bleak. That is not the case at Yukon Montessori School, where, in Kelly Scott’s Lower Elementary class, the future looks bright. Very bright.
Yukon Montessori School battles plastic pollution Read More »
Since I was 18 years old, I have been an immigrant 12 times. My entire adult life has been spent as a foreigner to those I live and work with. Always being different. Never quite fitting in.
The Perpetual Immigrant Read More »
The Mayo Arts Festival and Canada Day celebrations are highlights. Everybody is looking forward to the celebrations. 2018
It’s a cultured Canada Day in Mayo Read More »
The biggest change in the Canada Day Parade in Dawson City, this year, is where it will end.
Contagious Mountain Biking Club (CMBC) 24 Hour of Light bike race. It is the only 24-hour race in North America where no lights are allowed,
Bicycle fun under the midnight sun Read More »
It can be intimidating starting a new sport, especially one that is generally about riding downhill, on unpaved mountains, with perilous things like rocks and trees that don’t seem to move out of your way.
Learning how to ride and not die Read More »
Exploration, adventure and community are among the most important aspects of living in the North. For many Yukoners, it was the “want” to explore a fantasized part of the world and to seek adventure in discovering Canada’s North, but it was the sense of community that made people want to stay.
South to Alberta – Part I Read More »
On May 25, students from all over the Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories gathered in Whitehorse at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, in celebration of the forty-third annual First Nations graduation.
A record-breaking class at the forty-third annual First Nations graduation Read More »
Josh Winkler combines traditional media with print media and sculpture. Reaching for the Sun is the title of his recent project. It references natural growth, but also the growth of humanity, the accumulation of products, and the fragility of the planet.
From the California gold rush to the history of the Yukon Read More »
I grew up in the traditional way in and around Pelly Crossing, learning to hunt, fish and trap from my relatives and Elders. It wasn’t until I was 16 years old, though, in 1963, that I had my first real long hunting trip.
First hunting trip, with the best guides Read More »
I don’t recall how long ago or what time, exactly, that I met Cor Guimond, but the moment I met him I knew he was going to be a lifelong friend.
“I’m gonna live forever” Read More »
It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock ’n’ roll, but British Columbia’s famed tribute act to legendary rockers AC/DC, aptly named BC/DC, is already there.
BC/DC is back (not on Black, on Jarvis) Read More »
There was a not-so-urban myth out there that you could see the Tintina Trench from the moon. That is not true, unless the person on the moon had a good telescope.
The Tintina Trench Read More »
This month, Yukon Pride: 24 Hours of Gaylight is happening for the sixth year in a row—and it just gets bigger every year.
Pride and joy … 24 Hours of Gaylight 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 »
A team of facilitators from the Stream of Dreams program was in Dawson this week to promote environmental stewardship and facilitate a community art project.
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 »
Turns out there are plenty of folks in the Yukon. “road cyclists” who participate in the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay (KCIBR),
The Whitehorse comedy scene is on a roll as of late. One of the events that has helped cultivate this resurgence has been Baked Laughs, the stand-up nights presented monthly at Baked Café.
Serving laughs straight from the oven Read More »
Homer, on the west side of the Kenai Peninsula, is the farthest south you can drive and became my favourite place to RV camp in Alaska because of this surprise: it felt like California.
A Kenai kickoff to a new series – Part 1 of 6 Read More »
Whitehorse’s ninth annual Ride for Dad is happening … and you can help out.
Ride to Live, Live to Ride Read More »
Any Yukon music fan should be familiar with Major Funk—the raw live energy and mechanical tightness the band boasts often makes them the talking point of shows and festivals in the territory.
Play that funky music Read More »
The world’s longest annual paddling race is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with the largest slate of international teams and racers ever.
Going from Whitehorse to Dawson on the Yukon River? You better believe that’s a paddlin’ Read More »
Tamika Knutson is a Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizen who began her art training at the Yukon School of Visual Arts, in Dawson City.
The ODD Gallery showcases Tamika Knutson’s Skin Read More »
by Michael Vernon Parenting is a huge endeavour and we should celebrate those doing their best I am not a father. I am in awe
In praise of good fathers Read More »
I enjoyed hiking but wanted to explore more of the Yukon. It was a decision between a kayak for the rivers and a mountain bike for the mountains.
Bike maintenance for idiots Read More »
The sheer size of the ice cave was unexpected. The photos do not do the beauty, magnificence and intrigue of its multi-textured layers justice.
Kluane’s ‘not-so-secret’ Ice Cave Read More »
On the Canada Day long weekend in 2012, the Congdon Creek Campground, located on the shore of Kluane Lake near Burwash Landing, played host to a furry teenaged visitor. A medium-sized grizzly found its way into the campground and proceeded to lounge around in the central meadow, feeding on the tasty flowers.
Finding the keys to safer camping Read More »
Even shooters in their 20s have had cartridges invented, failed to catch on, and disappeared in their lifetimes. Not so with the six I’ll mention in this short article.
Cartridges over 100 years old and still kicking Read More »
One thing that thrives up here is the humble spruce tree. Now before you shake your heads, let me clarify: I’m not talking about just any ol’ spruce tree.
The Yukon landscape Read More »
As the only gaming café and comic book store in Whitehorse, Titan Gaming and Collectables is a one-of-a-kind concept North of 60.
A second home for the Yukon’s gamers Read More »
On June 7, the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous (YSR) will host their first spring auction, a must-add for everyone’s calendar.
Spring rendezvous in the midnight sun Read More »
When Beverley Gray started her business, over 20 years ago, it began with filling a need for her own family.
Sherri Green won our 2018 Condor competition with her ‘pretzel itinerary’ If I were to go to Germany, where would I go? There are so
Ten days in Germany Read More »
From my experience, here are the top 10 items you must have when camping
Top 10 items needed for all camping trips Read More »
I was astonished to learn that the Yukon Territory currently is without a card-carrying centenarian, male or female, according to the most recent age data on record which is the 2016 census.
The Yukon’s Lost Centenarian 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.
Teslin will again be hosting an electrifying country-rock concert called Teslin Rocks Country, featuring a slate of excellent contemporary Canadian country artists. Headlining the show will be two artists from from British Columbia: Aaron Pritchett and The Washboard Union.
Are you ready for a good time? Love country rock? Read More »
On this year’s cover of NorthwesTel’s 2018/19 phone directory is Gabrielle Watts’ sensational painting, Mount Lorne From Above.
Wanna see my art on the cover Read More »
The first rule of fishing with children is that it has to be fun or it will fail.
Fishing with Children Read More »
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 »
Enjoy one of the brothel tours with the lovely and knowledgeable Madam Toler Skagway holds its quirky charms with its Klondike-themed buildings and summer staff
Enjoying a ‘Skagway Quickie’ Read More »
The good, the bad and the absolute crazy : here is an overview of the top summer music festivals in the Yukon.
Yukon’s summer music festival review Read More »
It almost appears as if one of the great tourism RV destinations, Haines Road & Alaska Highway, happened by design—but it didn’t.
The Yukon’s Magnificent 11 – Part 6 of 6 Read More »
“When we first came to Canada in 1953 [from Friesland, Netherlands], we couldn’t read or write. I went down to the local bookstore and found this book.”
For 22 years and going strong, LePage Park has become a hub for arts and culture during the summer months. The new season of Arts in the Park launches on May 22 with a free barbecue.
A Whitehorse hub for visual and performing arts Read More »
The Northern Review, which is published by the School of Liberal Arts at the Yukon College, describes itself as “a multidisciplinary journal exploring human experience in the Circumpolar North.
The Northern Review looks at literature Read More »
Fiona Azizaj and her parents fled Kosovo to Germany when she was months old. They later settled in Whitehorse in 2003. She will provide details and answer questions about what her family went through to get here at this year’s Yukon Cares Annual General Meeting.
Coming to the Yukon as a refugee Read More »
As a nurse, I have a role in challenging systemic and individual racism. I challenge you to do the same.
Picking our battles Read More »
Wow … where to start … I’ve been a registered nurse for 24 years and have worked in four countries and in about 20
Nursing in the North Read More »
Here are some tips and tricks to starting out in Whitehorse as a Cheechako (which is the name for being new to the north of 60th parallel).
Top 10 tips for your first summer in Whitehorse Read More »
Fishing for youngsters may be their first glimpse of ethics and responsible behaviour in relation to nature.
Fishing with children Read More »
In early April, 79-year-old Lorraine White did what lots of Yukoners do: she held a garage sale. White, who was moving to Vancouver Island, sold
Garage Sales – Doing it for (the) community Read More »
Manfred Janssen and Jordy Walker recorded the bulk of the album in Walker’s basement studio in Hillcrest, hence the title, Basement Tapes.
Play it loud in the car Read More »
Let’s learn Gwich’in: Sreendit (Spring)
Let’s learn Gwich’in: Sreendit (Spring) Read More »
The Yukon Bird Club’s new president is Shyloh van Delft (shown here leading a field trip at Tagish). The club has launched a new season
Nothing says spring more than the sounds of birds 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 »
Alaskans seem to embrace their long winters more than anywhere else I’ve seen in the north. Their affinity for crazy adventure races is a testament to their celebration of northern living.
It’s all about the shared suffering… Read More »
The post-apocalyptic, not-so-distant-future world of The Unplugging, an award-winning play by Canadian playwright Yvette Nolan, is the latest production on offer from the Yukon-based Gwaandak Theatre.
Can wisdom save the world? Read More »
Yukon fruit growers have work to do in all seasons to ensure a successful harvest come fall. In the spring this involves two main strategies: avoid early bloom and watch that weather.
Those Bloomin’ Apples Read More »
The Yukon Status of Women Council (YSWC), in partnership with Whitehorse Blue Bin Recycling, will celebrate “badass women” by screening the over-the-top, action-packed film Twister.
A rowdy night of feminism and tornadoes Read More »
Emergency organizations have utilized the zombie craze opportunity to get out their message of Emergency preparedness.
Zombie Preparedness 101 Read More »
The Yukon is a pretty incredible place, but with so much wide, empty wilderness, few people and limited technology capacity in backcountry areas, it’s important to remember to prepare, plan and train before you venture out there.
Are you prepared to survive Yukon’s wilderness? 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 »
CBC/Radio-Canada got involved in the Canada 150 sesquicentennial celebrations in a big way, starting about a year earlier with an open call for submissions to be put in a 2017 yearbook.
Putting Canada 150 between two covers Read More »
May is Sexualized Assault Prevention month in Canada. Here at home, the Yukon continues to have a disproportionately high rate of sexualized assault compared to the rest of Canada.
Shifting perspectives and behaviour Read More »
When I Go to Whitehorse, I Always Bring…
Didee & Didoo: When I Go to Whitehorse Read More »
by Misha Donohoe Fearless in Nature opens at Yukon Artists at Work Gallery on April 6 with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Georgia
On being scared (and doing it anyway) Read More »
Look at My book, with Michael Brooks & Nicole Edwards, has retro-feel, and it focuses on the skills that children need to learn to read.
Edu-tainment for kids, Yukon-style Read More »
When Coralie Ullyett first saw him at the bar a few years ago, she thought he was cute. Ullyett and some friends were visiting Atlin, B.C.,
Fete for the Feline 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 »
Since 1999, Simapalooza has become a yearly tradition for Yukoners to enjoy their local ski hill with a variety of events and prizes. Now in its 19th year, Simapalooza is bigger and better in anticipation for its 20th year anniversary next year.
Screenings for the Dawson City International Short Film Festival began in October, with five or six people meeting twice a week to view what would eventually add up to between 400 and 500 submissions for the Easter weekend festival.
Dawson City International Short Film Festival is downloaded for its 18th Year Read More »
We don’t pack water anymore. We don’t vote with our hands anymore. They don’t sign their names with an “X” anymore. We don’t buy from
Didee & Didoo: Times are Changing Read More »
Rock, not the genre of music, that guy on the radio or your friend from Newfoundland referring to “The Rock” as home, but rocks and
The awe of quartzite beneath you Read More »
Tom Gibbs doesn’t get as many hugs as he used to. As the president of the board of Special Olympics Yukon these past five years, he isn’t working with the athletes as much and he isn’t able to give out as many of those encouraging hugs.
A different kind of volunteer Read More »
Simple jerky is a cinch to make without any special equipment at all.
Almost everybody likes jerky Read More »
Tagish-based open-source technology guru and founder of Open Broadcaster, “Radio” Rob Hopkins is a driving force behind the use of this technology in northern Canada
Powering community media North of 60 Read More »
Travelling with young children is not easy; it throws all sorts of challenges at you, and your days of travelling with just carry-on are gone. Yet, after 50+ flights with my tiny, travelling companions I’ve realized there are some things you can do to make the journey more enjoyable, and less epic.
Kiddos! We’re leaving on a jet plane Read More »
There’s a furry addition to Team Yukon’s uniforms as they march into the opening ceremony of the Arctic Winter Games in the Northwest Territories on March 18. Athletes will sport fur pom-poms made from wolf pelts harvested in the Haines Junction area and sewn onto their hats by members of the community.
Author Kate Harris shucked her space dreams and, with her friend, Mel Yule, picked up the courage to embark on a different trip: to cycle the Silk Road from end to end.
Bridging the Divide Read More »
The Yukon stand-up comedy scene can be fickle. Some years comics will perform to packed houses that turn people away at the door. Other years,
A weekend of laughs Read More »
The Arctic Winter Games are fast approaching and Kechi (pronounced Kee-Chee), the snowy owl, is helping to spread the spirit of the games.
The annual Youth Art Enrichment program, now entering its 17th year, is an annual four-day intensive art program for Yukon youth, hosted by the Klondike
The Yukon’s inaugural 2018 Fur Ball is from the creative minds behind the UnFURled project, and will give Yukon fur-fans a chance to show off their styles.
An unfurgettable night Read More »
Thaw-di-Gras, Dawson’s spring-or-late-winter carnival, is adding a day this year, with events beginning on Friday, March 16 and running through Sunday, March 18.
Keeping the weekend weird Read More »
Dawson City is gearing up for it’s annual Thaw di Gras spring carnival. One of the most popular events for families is the annual dog show, held at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s.
Thaw di Gras is going to the dogs… 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 »
On March 9, Yukon comic Stephen McGovern will be gearing up to take the stage at the Just for Laughs Northwest comedy festival in Vancouver. The
Stand up for Stephen McGovern Read More »
With the prime backcountry skiing time of spring fast approaching, it’s important to know some safe tips and where to get information before heading out there.
Top 10 Tips: Backcountry Ski Touring Read More »
March 8 is International Women’s Day. On this day we take the time to appreciate one another, mark the progress made, call for change, and celebrate the determination of community members to improve the lives of individuals who identify as women.
Celebrating progress Read More »
Fascinating cloud formation captured by Lisa Martin
Yukon See It Here: Murray Martin Read More »
Ski patrolling at Mount Sima reminds us all the time that we live in the wilderness. The elusive lynx was too fast to take a
Living With Wildlife: Kylie Campbell Read More »
March is the perfect time of year to plan ahead for a “camino.” April and May in Spain offer green fields flecked with red poppies,
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 »
For the past two years, Yukon College student Cheyenne Bradley has been working at the McIntyre Creek Salmon Incubation Site while taking classes at the College.
Increasing the chance of survival Read More »
One of the best ways to assure the very best taste of your fish is to kill it immediately after landing it. Throw away the fish chain and any containers that just hold water. Just don’t use them.
Get the best out of the fish you caught Read More »
I need a little help here, folks. Valentine’s Day has already come and gone, but it’s left me in a bit of a quandary.
Turning a new (gold) leaf for Valentine’s Day 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 »
Sitting at Watson Lake you may wonder if you should take Robert Campbell #4 to the Klondike, afterall, it is shorter. The answer is NO!
The Yukon’s Magnificent 11 – Part 3 of 6 Read More »
Mount Sima’s snow guns, ready for action at Shipyards Park Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous has partnered with Air North, the City of Whitehorse, Days Inn, Kwanlin
Snow sculptures are snow cool… Read More »
Brooke Rudolph with her howling buddy Timber, 2nd place finisher in 2016 The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous and the unique relationship between a Yukoner and their
A Dog Day Rendezvous 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 »
The 25th annual Trek Over the Top snowmobile race will arrive in Dawson City on March 8 and return to its starting point in Tok,
Trek Over the Top Turns 25 this Year Read More »
ResearChats, devised by Northern Studies Instructor Amanda Graham and Chemistry Instructor Ernie Prokopchuk, are weekly opportunities for researchers from all disciplines to share ideas and learn from one another. They happen on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m., and everybody is invited to attend.
What do you think? Read More »
I found this giant squash for sale at Wyke’s Your Independent Grocer, and was amazed and impressed, because I had never seen such an enormous
Yukon See It Here: Tamara Neely 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 Strength and Style competition is a popular event and whether you’re new or old to the Yukon, it brings people together.
Yukon’s got strength and a whole lot of style Read More »
February 19 to 22 will see the latest edition of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Heritage Department’s bi-annual Myth and Medium week.
We are what we used to eat Read More »
Motivational speaker Mike Scott of the Sturgeon Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan has a created the “Sober is Sexi” social media campaign and will present
Helping the youth to heal Read More »
I received a question on just how long you should extend the freezing time of wild, big game meat. There are lengths of time that
Cooking and freezing wild meat 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 »
Enjoy two high-class afternoons with the Quest for the Crown Rendezvous Queen candidates The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Quest for the Crown competition features opportunities
Dining with future queens Read More »
The Rendezvous event called Her Majesty’s Royal Feast is an elegant evening with a 5-course meal on Feb. 13 at the KDCC In its second
A royally good time Read More »
There are meetings. There is paperwork. There are grants to apply for and cheques to sign. But, for Jessica Hall, being the president of the
Sharing a love for film Read More »
When one walks along the rim of the autumn of one’s life, they can’t help but to look back to the yesterdays – the “good
My fishing buddy, the chairman of the board Read More »
In keeping with this column’s focus on Yukon related material, I’m returning this week to a successful thriller that is set in a version of
Strange things won from the midnight sun Read More »
In days past, we had people like Sir Winston Churchill, a world-class orator and master of the insult We all know nostalgia ain’t what it
Whatever happened to the artful riposte? Read More »
Early morning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, December 23 I began my journey to Skagway. The brisk Whitehorse temperatures of -27ºC would be a distant
Skagway shenanigans Read More »
Take a drive south of Whitehorse, using the mountain range and tall pines as your guide, you will find yourself in the lovely community of Carcross. In this little hub works a very talented jeweller, Shelley MacDonald.
Handmade with passion Read More »
I meet the architect Mary Ellen Read at the cocktail bar Woodcutter’s Blanket in Whitehorse. With a grin she guides me around the windy corner
Changing northern skylines: Mary Ellen Read and the art of collaboration Read More »
These feet were made for walking. It’s not just a song; it’s the basis for a lot of Jeddie Russell’s work at WalkOn Foot Care, Whitehorse’s new foot care clinic located in the log skyscraper.
All she is saying is ‘Give Feet a Chance’ 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 »
Two art shows at the Yukon Arts Centre Gallery explore the tension between the human and the natural world.
What do we do to the natural world? Read More »
This weekend the Yukon Fish and Game Association (YFGA) is hosting their annual Wild Game Banquet at the High Country Inn. The event will include
A wild and wonderful night Read More »
The Unfurled project is a series of events culminating in one full day of workshops, demonstrations, and a marketplace March 2018.
Unfurled: Yukon Fur event Read More »
Ask most people what they do during the cold month of January, and they would say, “Stay inside and keep warm.” The (s)hiver Arts Society, however, wants to change that.
Freezing for the sake of art… Read More »
The Yukon is about to get a whole lot funnier if Richard Eden has his way. Relatively new to the territory, Eden is the president
The Birth of the Yukon Comedy Collective Read More »
Yukon storyteller Ivan Coyote and songwriter Sarah MacDougall are excited to premier their latest collaboration in Whitehorse.
Life 40-seconds at a time 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 »
Fellow gym heroes, this an article for you – or for anyone who wants to take their fitness to the extreme level.
I am going to go over a circuit obstacle course that’s easy to create, but will challenge you.
Jen Hodge had just spent five hectic days in Asheville, North Carolina, rehearsing every day and performing late into every night as part of the
Big, driving quarter notes Read More »
The weekend of January 26, 27 and 28 will see the Klondike Snowmobile Association journeying out on a group ride to Mount McIntyre and Fish
The magic of darkness Read More »
As a youngster back in the 1950s, one of our responsibilities was to go out in the open fields and pick fresh mushrooms – and
Mushrooms From the Open Fields Read More »
Lust, grief, denial and repression (not to mention demonic possession) in the bible-belt town of Cypress, Texas. Oh, yes. Don’t forget the puppets. These are
The Dawson City Music Festival (DCMF) will be holding its annual general meeting on Thursday, January 18, at Yukon College. The meeting was to have
Dawson City Music Festival aims for sustainability 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 discovery of Gold in the Klondike region in 1896, brought huge numbers of people to the Yukon. All these people had to be fed.
Human migrations changed hunting Read More »
Celebrating its fifth year, Ride for Dad Comedy Night has grown into its own as one of Ride for Dad Yukon’s premier fundraising events.
Ride for Dad Comedy Night will tickle your prostate and your funny bone Read More »
Think of egg nog as a way of preserving the summer’s bounty (dairy, eggs) for the winter.
Boozy maple eggnog Read More »
The Klondike Highway wasn’t done for tourism reasons. The Silver Trail Highway, on the other hand, is a highway geared towards tourists.
The Yukon’s Magnificent 11- Part 2 of 6 Read More »
After a few years of effort, The Yukon is now up and running with a “Hunters For The Hungry” type of meat sharing program.
Yukon Share: Harvested gamemeat sharing program Read More »
The annual Christmas Insomnia Soccer Tournament is a little known tradition that dozens of Yukon families have been participating in for more than a decade,
Christmas Insomnia? We have an event for that 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 »
The holiday season ushers in all kinds of warming specialty drinks to cozy up with around the house. This Hot Dickens Cider is named after
Get your cameras rolling and warm up your gear because the annual Yukon 48-Hour Filmmaking Challenge starts on Friday, January 12. It’s a yearly team-up
Off the page and onto the screen Read More »
In a city renowned for its trails, Whitehorse has several informal walking groups to help us connect socially – and stay fit mentally and physically
People want to be creative, but they don’t necessarily want to have to have all the stuff it takes to do a craft. They can come here, pay the one price, and then take their piece home with them.
A conversation with Niki Greenough Read More »
There’s a new brewery opening in the Mount Sima area. Deep Dark Wood Brewing is hoping to be open and available to the public around Christmas.
A new craft beer in town Read More »
It’s been 20 years since Thomas de Jager first discovered the Yukon. Today, he runs his successful business Yukon Wide Adventures that gives locals and
From passion to success Read More »
These spicy, savoury braised meats are very common all over the Caribbean, in fact you’ll find pigs feet and ox tails as much as you’d expect to find grilled fish.
Caribbean stew meat with coconut dumplings Read More »
Christmas is in the air and for many Yukoners that means either a chance to reconnect with family and friends, deepen their faith in Christianity
Festivus For The Rest Of Us Read More »
After all the bazaars and seasonal open houses are done, and folks are just about ready to settle down at home waiting for Christmas Morning
Getting Ready for Christmas Eve Read More »
Holiday season is a time of celebration. For Hospice Yukon, it is the time to offer support to grieving Yukoners during the Lights of Life
Auld acquaintance shan’t be forgot Read More »
On Sunday, December 10, you are invited to come out to the roastery at Bean North Café and listen to readings by several poets and writers.
An afternoon of coffee and fresh ideas Read More »
The Yukon Craft Society is holding its second annual Spruce Bog Boutique in the Westmark Whitehorse Hotel from December 7 to 20.
Looking for a lovely gift… Read More »
Everybody knows that the Humane Society of Yukon takes care of our beloved animals in distress at the society-run Mae Bachur Animal Shelter. But who takes care of the people who take care of the animals?
Animals need the Humane Society; the Humane Society needs people Read More »
Eighteen years ago three sheep hunters discovered the oldest natural mummified body unearthed to date in North America. he story of this mysterious “Canadian ice man” comes full-circle this year with a new book, Kwädąy Dän Ts’ìnchį: Teachings from Long Ago Person Found.
‘Canadian Ice Man’ tells his story Read More »
These egg rolls would make great party food, and if you have the time to make a double batch, freeze a few for a day when you don’t feel like cooking.
Cheeseburger eggrolls Read More »
The concept of 100 Women Who Care may be simple, but the community impact is huge.
Better communities, 100 women at a time Read More »
Winter Child, the first novel by Virginia Pésémapéo Bordeleau to be translated to English, is a lyrical journey through a mother’s grief of losing and outliving her child.
Through dark to the light Read More »
Vendors and their crafting friends are gathering for The 12 Days of Christmas Market this December.
Twelve days of handmade awesome stuff Read More »
For the volunteers who served at the soup kitchen, it was a labour of love and giving back to the community. Closing the doors simply means, what’s next?
Don’t mourn the soup kitchen, ask what’s next? Read More »
Third generation, born-and-raised Yukoners, brothers Myles, 26 and Tanner Hougen, 24 have begun their own journey into the Yukon entrepreneurial market.
Yukon built entrepreneurs Read More »
When you decide to pursue baking as a career, there’s only so far you can go up before the only option is opening up your own place.
An interview with Kayla Morrison Read More »
“It’s okay to not be okay,” said Reverend Bev Brazier. That’s the concept around the Blue Christmas service held at the United Church on Sunday, December 3. The annual service anticipates that Christmas can be a very intense and challenging time for some people.
Honouring sadness at Christmastime Read More »
It can go in reverse. I don’t need insurance.
Didee & Didoo: My Wheelbarrow Read More »
Is it character, circumstance, or the choices we make that determines our lot in life?
This is the conundrum that lies at the heart of Good People.
If you’re wondering just how much volunteering Jeff Marynowski was doing, the answer is this: enough that the City of Whitehorse named Marynowski the 2016 volunteer of the year.
Meet the City of Whitehorse Volunteer of the Year Read More »
There are about 600 NGOs in the Yukon. They need at least three to four board members, and they are all volunteers. So yes, in the Yukon, we cannot be as dynamic or strong as we are without volunteers.
A conversation with Bruno Bourdache Read More »
Sixteen teams competed in the inaugural Yukon River Quest (YRQ) 20 years ago – that’s a fraction of the numbers anticipated by race organizers in 2018.
Happy 20th anniversary to everyone’s favourite river race Read More »
Picture this: an animal that lived in our waterways, here in Canada that was close to 8 feet long, big chisel teeth and could swim
Knowing the beaver Read More »
Our experience at the Mount Sima ski hill in Whitehorse and some facts about skiing
Small but beautiful Read More »
From chic, clean condos, to drafty old Chevy vans, the 2017 documentary film Vancouver: No Fixed Address brings you the residential experiences of, in the words of F. Scott Fitzgerald “the inexhaustible variety of life” in Canada’s most expensive housing market.
Lots of condos, no place to live Read More »
This classic bistro dish can be found all over menus in Europe and North America, usually served with plenty of crusty bread and salt.
Roasted bone marrow with parsley Read More »
It’s that time of year again when the Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre and Les EssentiElles team up with a number of community groups to deliver a series events in our community that promise to encourage dialogue, to take action and increase awareness to end violence against women and girls.
Growth of a movement Read More »
If you don’t know what to get the geek on your Christmas list, the Yukon Comic Culture Society (YCCS) is coming to the rescue. The
I don’t know the word “slow” I only know the word “go” The runners were top notch An’ we raced against the watch. I just
The 15th annual Northwestel Festival of Trees will kick off on Thursday, Nov. 23 with the Business After Hours (BAH) Humbug event at the Yukon
Christmas cheer and improving health care Read More »
The Yukon Freestyle Ski Association hosts the Canadian Cup November 23 to 26 at Mount Sima.
Whitehorse comedian Jenny Hamilton will be performing live on the CBC Radio One show The Debaters in North Vancouver on Nov. 22
Parents need some creativity to get kids to eat healthy
Parents say the darnedest things Read More »
If teddy’s looking a bit peaked this season, you’re in luck. Whitehorse General Hospital is offering health care for bears this week.
The 45th annual Geoscience Forum is organized by the Yukon Chamber of Mines as an opportunity for everyone to learn more about mining, aviation, the environmental sciences and other aspects of the mineral exploration industry.
Kids and parents can play in the big sandbox Read More »
This is a simple way of preparing sweet local carrots where the root vegetable stays the star of the plate.
Paprika roasted carrots with parsley yogurt sauce Read More »
The approaching Advent Season means that it will soon be what I sometimes refer to as Bazaar Season in Dawson City.
Advent season is Bazaar season in Dawson Read More »
Dakhká Khwáan Dancers new album is called Deconstruct/Reconstruct, and it is a double CD.
Past and present fuse on new record Read More »
Flemish Beef Stew, Baked Pork Chops, Hot Pot Luck and more!
Warming Fall Recipes Read More »
Fall migration is over, but you can still see some pretty cool birds around if you know where to look.
Serge is a retired ex-serviceman living in the Yukon. He served in Afghanistan and the Yukon helps him get back to work.
Yukon See It Here: Serge Harvey-Gauthier Read More »
Remembrance Day is now as much an opportunity to recognize all those men and women who have served and returned home. We owe them thanks. That’s why we wear our poppies and hold our ceremonies, to support and remember.
This recipe uses bear pepperoni, but you could use salami. Or really anything. Stromboli are delicious no matter what they’re filled with.
Bear pepperoni and herbed ricotta stromboli Read More »
On Saturday, November 18, all Yukon Fish and Game members are welcome to bring their antlers, horns and skulls to be measured and scored by certified Boone and Crockett scorers.
Whip ‘em out and measure! Read More »
On November 4, small groups of Yukoners will gather in living rooms and basements for viewing parties to watch the League of Legends World Championship final.
eSports: Gamers reach superstar status Read More »
Pork loins cook fast, are inexpensive, and happen to be just as easy on the waistline as they are on the pocketbook.
Roast pork with apples and rosemary Read More »
The new musical drama Stonecliff tells the story of Michael J. Heney, the son of poor Irish immigrants in the Ottawa Valley who went on to build one of the world’s most spectacular railways – the White Pass and Yukon Route – to serve the Klondike Gold Rush in 1898.
Stonecliff brings together a remarkable team of artists (Part 2 of 2) Read More »
Katherine McCallum performs The Syringa Tree, Nov 8 to 26 at the Courts Theatre
One woman – 24 characters Read More »
An excerpt of Manfred Hoefs’ recently released book Yukon’s Hunting History. Yukon’s history, time scale & events are unique.
Hunting in the Yukon – Part 1 Read More »
Just for the heck of it, let’s take a look at three English words that, on the surface of things, appear to have a lot in common.
Three little words on the same little page Read More »
The 20-year-old Whitehorse All-City Band Junior and Senior Wind Ensembles have been honoured to receive their first invitation to compete at MusicFest Canada, a national music competition in Toronto next May.
Whitehorse All-City Band invited to perform in Toronto Read More »
There are lies, darn lies and fishing stories. In the Yukon, fishing is a huge hobby and we’d love to share your big ones, but only if they didn’t get away!
Fishermen’s Tales: Mike Gustus Read More »
Blue Feather Music Festival is entering its 17th year and is still holding true to its roots, providing healing, sharing culture and providing positive opportunities for youth to grow.
Good vibes: Blue Feather Music Festival Read More »
Why is it that we can go on different diets, try different workouts, use a variety of supplements but still have a hard time shedding
Have you heard the one about the farmer’s daughter, the music teacher, the composer and the jazz singer? It’s not a joke. They’re all the same
(3) On the exhale, reach your arms long and curl your upper spine up to the bottom of your shoulder blades, no higher. Breath in
Strengthen and lengthen with Pilates Read More »
With the exception of sports figures, Max Fraser contends, Canadian heroes seldom get the respect they deserve. The Whitehorse filmmaker and military history buff wants
From Bonanza to Bucharest Read More »
Jessica Westman grew up in Marsh Lake, but spent her school and work life in Whitehorse. Like many Yukoners who grew up in the territory,
A New Face in Financial Management Read More »
Roast grouse with root vegetables INGREDIENTS 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, quartered 2 large (or 6 small) carrots, halved lengthwise 1 shallot, quartered 1 Tbsp
Roast grouse with root vegetables Read More »
For Patrick Jackson, the owner and operator of Changing Gear, it seems like only yesterday that he moved from Vancouver up to the Yukon, but
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
A spooky pre-Halloween evening Read More »
There’s no need to be a closet comic nerd anymore. The genre has exploded into accepted popularity over the last 10 years and it’s definitely
Canada’s first superheroine saved from obscurity Read More »
Prep your pipes: Klondike Karaoke is back. And even if you’re not onstage at the finals, you could be cheering from the crowd. For the
It’s all about the performance Read More »
To begin to understand Mark Daniels, you must first discard the stereotypes of a snowmobile owner. Yes, the president of the Klondike Snowmobile Association (KSA)
He is a steward of the trails Read More »
At the end of October, the Takhini Hot Springs, a short 30-minute drive north of downtown Whitehorse, will be turned into a hub for astronomy
This party is cosmic Read More »
I’ve used Tinder all over the world. I find in non-English speaking countries, it’s the best way to meet like-minded people.
Tinder: Swipe Left, Swipe Right Read More »
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
Editor’s Note: Heck no! We won’t go! Heck no! We won’t go back to our basements, comics, and computer screens. Yukon geeks are a strong, diverse
Any Given Saturday… Read More »
Every two years the Yukon Historical & Museums Association holds a meeting for the entire Yukon heritage community. It moves around the territory, but executive
Symposium to discuss activating history Read More »
Any of the millions of passengers who have ridden the White Pass and Yukon Route – “the scenic railway of the world” – in the
Bringing the White Pass story to musical life Read More »
METHOD 1. Set oven at 375ºF and oil a loaf pan. Whisk together both flours, sugar, baking powder and salt, toss shredded cheddar into the
Cheddar Beer Bread Read More »
We deserve a pat on the back. That’s part of the point of From the North says Kim Winnicky, executive producer of the arts performance
From the North to the South Read More »
This project gives Yukon audiences another opportunity to create a new and beautiful memory of what Edwards can do with music.
Nicole Edwards and friends lift up their voices for local charity Read More »
She came, she saw, we conquered Grandma’s name is Clara Frost She came, she saw, we conquered. We’re proud to be her rangers. We’re proud
Didee & Didoo: She came, she saw, we conquered Read More »
Independent Management consultant Stefan Voswinkel has a question for Yukon entrepreneurs: “What does success mean to you?” Voswinkel is running a five-session workshop aimed at
Accelerate your business results Read More »
Last year Lara Lewis took some time off rocks to focus on rock. Now the Whitehorse-based geologist/songwriter is gearing up to release her first full-length
Local songwriter releases debut album Read More »
The colourful fall season is over very early in the Yukon – much earlier than in my home country, Switzerland. But I found that the
Late Fall Season in the Kluane National Park Read More »
The Yukon Beer Festival is returning for its fifth year on October 13 and 14, with proceeds benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Whitehorse.
Yukon’s version of Oktoberfest Read More »
Wine-lovers will descend on the High Country Convention Centre on Thursday, October 19, for the 26th edition of the Rendezvous Rotary Wine Festival. These grape
Wines With a Cause Read More »
Wondering how to get your business from side hustle to full time? Struggling with balancing kids, hobbies and relationships, while building your brand? Looking for
Local Female Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Business Advice Read More »
Sixteen of the country’s top prostate researchers are meeting in Whitehorse this month and it’s partly because of Mike Thorpe. “Mike is very much responsible
Ride for Dad Rolls Into Town Read More »
Fall has arrived and Yukoners have all started to settle into our winter routines. This busy time of year seems like the perfect time to
Taking the reins at What’s Up Read More »
The Nā Pali Coast’s Kalalau Trail is a stunning 18-kilometre there-and-back hike on the north coast of Kauai, Hawaii. Often topping Greatest-Hikes-in-the-World lists, along with
Many of us daydream about packing everything into a van and hitting the road at one time or another. For one Yukoner, 25-year-old Ben Barrett-Forrest, this
Go Where The Road Takes You Read More »
“For the first – I don’t know how many hundred thousand – years of human life, (when we were out on the Savanna learning about
Quietly Connecting Read More »
Rhiannon Russell: You opened in June 2016. How has the first year of business been? Luann Baker-Johnson: Absolutely spectacular. The community support is phenomenal. We
In talks with Luann Baker-Johnson Read More »
If you’re feeling dapper this weekend, you’ve got an opportunity to dust off your best prohibition era outfits and celebrate the Yukon Brewery’s 20th Anniversary.
Happy Beer-day to You! Read More »
The giant green machine inches its way along a row of potato plants with the fall coloured mountains as the backdrop. From far away it
Harvest at the Yukon Grain Farm Read More »
Ann-Marie MacDonald’s award-winning comedy Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) has been around for almost 30 years, but Brian Fidler and Clare Preuss are convinced it
Good Night, Good Morning Read More »
Baked Fish and Vegetables 4 large mushrooms, sliced 1 cup peas 2 chopped white onions 1 cup string beans 2 tomatoes chopped 1 cup shredded
Good Ol’ Comfort Food Read More »
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon wildlife. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on and what
Living With Wildlife: Judith Beaumont Read More »
It is 2017 and plastic is all around us — in our toothbrushes, phones, and children’s toys. We use it to store our food and
Plastic, plastic, everywhere Read More »
If Pinterest is to be believed, we might be raising children who expect a real live unicorn to come to their next birthday party. Do
Of all the portraits Daphne Lovett-Barber’s has drawn so far, her favourite is one she did of her grandmother. The 5-year-old Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in artist may
A Family Tradition Read More »
On a hot day in Dawson City this August, I had the opportunity to speak with the four artists of Weaving Voices: Bo Yeung, Chris
Weaving Willow, Weaving Voices Read More »
Just like poetry inspires music, it also can inspire visual art. That is what artist Heidi Hehn says about the Circumpolar Duet project, which is
Poetry and Visual Art Create a Dialogue Read More »
Other than Samuel Clemens, who wrote as Mark Twain, few historical Americans are more oft-quoted than former New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra, who died
The Wisdom of Yogi the Berra Read More »
I can still smell the smoked fish on my jean jacket and I smile. It means I have been home to the Northwest Territories. At
Northern Food Fusion: Arctic Char Harvest Read More »
Things get freezer burnt. Those unfortunate packs of meat can still be delicious if you know how to deal with them.
If you love the gentle pop-pop-popping of a jar lid, you might just be a home canner. For Michelle Christensen-Toews, it’s one of the many
A Passion for Preserving Read More »
It’s September, and as the leaves start to turn and the streets become empty of tourists, transient workers who have lived in Dawson City for
It’s over: Dawson Winter Read More »
“Ship’s logs, myths, stories of quiet exaltation and wrenching lamentations can all become poetry when the experience resonates deeply with the rhythm of the human
For a cosmopolitan afternoon in downtown Whitehorse, head over to The Old Fire Hall for a screening of Swan Lake, performed by the internationally acclaimed
Sorcery, Swans and Love Read More »
Tamir Hendelman’s list of players who have inspired him as a performer and composer includes unsurprising names such Evans, Davis, Corea, Hancock and Peterson. But
Despite the romantic image of the grizzled miner panning by the creek side in search of gold, that phase of the Klondike’s mineral saga was
A Tale of the Klondike Tailings Read More »
Special Olympics Yukon will introduce an event of the season and it’s looking hip! Two hours of Tragically Hip by cover band The Hip Show.
Choo-choo-choosing to camp in an old red caboose in the middle of the largest national forest in the United States was certainly very wet, but
A Memorable Night in a Red Caboose in the Forest Read More »
It may come as a surprise, but more people are affected by, and die from, hypothermia in summer and other seasons than in the winter.
Whatever the season, hypothermia can be dangerous Read More »
Last week I met a husband and wife in a local grocery store. The kind lady said she liked my columns on kayaking and the
It Is Not That I Hunt, But That I Go Hunting Read More »
I was sitting comfortably amongst blankets and a beaver pelt on Sid’s living room couch, visiting with Jill. She pours us a warm cup of
This beauty even has adjustable suspension Read More »
Fall is the favourite season of many Yukoners. Avid photographer and outdoors person Jozien Keijzer provided this gallery of early-autumn scenes captured in various locations
Surimi Salad Rolls Makes 6 Rolls INGREDIENTS ½ cup shredded, flaked imitation crab ½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber 6 rice
Surimi (Fake Crab) Salad Rolls Read More »
Raspberries, blueberries, crowberries and cranberries: being on Yukon time means planning your weekends around where to pick once the – dare I say it? –
It’s been 20 years since I put on a pair of skates, so as I arrived at Elijah Smith Elementary School I was a little
My Fresh Meat Trial Read More »
It is easy to laugh at the antics of ravens. They are quirky, curious and yes, funny. A well-known title they carry among First Nations
An Unkindness of Ravens Read More »
Yukoners – and others – who enjoy celestial pursuits may want to follow the stars to Kluane’s “Northern Nights” Dark Sky Festival at Kathleen Lake
Turn Your Eyes to the Skies Read More »
When talking about the location of the Yukon School of Visual Arts (Yukon SOVA) in Dawson City, two issues are often raised: What does the
Once summer arrived, along with consistent plus 25 temperatures, it was time to enjoy some swimming, hiking and generally the beautiful weather in Yukon. (In
The Week that Was… Read More »
Dorothy Bradley leaves her vehicle at Eagle Bay Park, where Whistle Bend Way and Range Road meet, and walks to the bench overlooking McIntyre Creek.
Ross River musician Dennis Shorty grew up in a musical family that spoke Kaska and performed at social events. Now he is sharing his love
In The People’s Voice Read More »
One of my favourite pastimes is exploring the origins and meanings of common English words and expressions. Our language is such a hodge-podge (dare one
Thoughts of Hitchhiking Sometimes Follow Strange Trails Read More »
Any discussion of the Yukon School of Visual Arts begins with a couple of questions: What is it? Why is it in Dawson? The first
Congratulations SOVA! Read More »
Late at night around a campfire, a local miner may share their story. This one was told on an informal basis, but, there’s no need
Friends and Hobby Miners: Exploring New Ground Read More »
When Shelby Jordan was looking to change her career, she came across an idea that piqued her interest. “I’ve always wanted to learn a trade.
BonTon Butcherie & Charcuterie Read More »
It’s been 30 years, or thereabouts, since I first ran into the iconic Canadian folksinger-songwriter-poet who goes by the simple – but exotic-sounding – name
Return to the Yukon Read More »
Burpees are not something that I used to include in my regular workouts at all. I probably would have never come to know this awesome
Not many art forms can trace their origins back to a single year. But according to Toshi Aoyagi, program officer for the Japan Foundation, Toronto,
Very Old, Very New Read More »
Vadzaih… CARIBOU Jidìi Kàgwanah’in?… What are you looking for? Vadzaih eenjit nahālzrīi… I’m hunting for caribou Ddhah kak vadzaih Tr’anah’in… We see caribou on the
Let’s All Learn Gwich’in Read More »
Even from the isolation of our north of 60 towns, one is able to equip themselves without reaching onto internet shelving any more than necessary.
Getting Further, Going Lighter Read More »
Cohousing is a concept that has been around for a long time, but in the Yukon it’s starting to gain interest as an alternative living
Cohousing Communities Read More »
Five years ago Hidden Memories started as a one-act play Lillian Nakamura Maguire drafted to improve her dialogue skills for a creative writing class. Now
Hidden Memories Revealed at Fringe Festival Read More »
Carnival is a massive street party that falls the week before Ash Wednesday, which is in late February/early March, and is observed annually in many
Trinidad’s Carnival: Experience of a Lifetime! Read More »
lover of adventure & fine tastes – forager of the wild world. The life I live is close with nature, so is my diet. Spruce Tip Salmon Roe Caviar
Northern Food Fusion Read More »
Three years of collaborating, interviewing and gathering has culminated in one powerful play that shares both beautiful, heartfelt reflections and the harsh realities of northern
Real Stories from Real People Read More »
Our long time “Didee and Didoo” cartoonist and poet Allan Benjamin from Old Crow is excited to introduce his new Shoo’ii and Sheek’aii cartoons and
Let’s All Learn Gwich’in Read More »
The editor set us the challenge of making a pitch for our community that says it is more special than any other in the territory,
Celebrating the Klondike as a Special Place Read More »
I’m not a miner, but on a recent visit to Germany my friends took me on impromptu mining tours of their regions. First Clemens and
Glück Auf! A Mini-Mining Tour of Germany Read More »
During a year when there have been a lot of serious books written about our national identity, it stands to reason that a nation that
Poking Fun at Some National Icons on Our Birthday Read More »
At 10:30 a.m. on August 6, some members of the congregation at Whitehorse United Church had whiskers, a tail and four legs! This is because
Blessing of the Animals Read More »
When Yukon born-and-raised photographer and graphic design artist Émeraude Dallaire-Robert was 14-years-old, her dad gave her a camera, and not just any old hand-me-down camera.
Émeraude Photography and Design Read More »
My husband came home one day with this weird looking plastic gadget that made no sense to me, until my 12 -year-old told me how
Caramelized Onion, Mushroom and Havarti Stuffed Burgers Read More »
Keema Curry INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp oil (coconut oil, canola oil, olive oil) 1 Tbsp curry powder 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a great victory for Canada, To our knowledge, Herbert Lawless was the only known Yukoner to fall in this battle.
Yukon Women in Mining wants to raise the profile of mining as a vibrant career option, especially for Yukon women and youth. To do that
Yukon Women in Mining Read More »
Heather Newman graduated from high school in 2007 from Robina State High School on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Not exactly in 2009 and
Experiencing the Beauty of Canada Read More »
The way some people talk, you’d think farmers’ markets were a recent invention by eco-conscious millennials spurred to action by reading a book about the
On Market Day, Everything Old is New Again Read More »
While that cornbread didn’t end up in a gallery, it did inspire did inspire the food oriented event called The Ingestible Festival
Fermented, Stewed, Baked and Brewed! Read More »
This year’s cosplay contest will take place on August 26th as part of the third annual YukomiCon event, happening August 25th to 27th at the
The Yukon Culinary Festival sounds like a good way to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. “The definition of Canadian cuisine that we use is local, seasonal,
So Good, So Try It Read More »
Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Wraps INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tsp chili powder One 19-ounce can of black beans, drained One 12-ounce
Two Breakfast Wraps to Stock Your Freezer Read More »
“You’re Doing Great Work” reads the massive block letters on the front of Splintered Craft’s building on 4th Avenue. Other messages, pictures and tags cover
Local Artists Team Up for a Night of Live Hip Hop Read More »
If you think Captain America’s corny and overrated, you’re in good company – with the likes of Thor, Spider-Man, and Nick Fury. They’re just three
The Yukon Imagination Library — non-profit organization that gives free books to Yukon children from birth to age four — is turning 10 this year.
There’s Always a Stack of Books Hidden Under Their Quilts Read More »
Every week in the Yukon I fall more in love with this Northern magical place. This week was the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival.
Falling in love with the Yukon Read More »
Got a juicy story that you’re just aching to tell the world, but you don’t want your fellow Yukoners knowing who leaked it? You’re in
Interview with Anonymous Read More »
The Miles Canyon Suspension Bridge, is a great launch point for half-day hikes like Miles Canyon, Chadburn Lake and Canyon City.
Hiking Miles Canyon to Canyon City: A Landscape with a Past Read More »
The Yukon’s Discovery Day Holiday is kind of hard to pin down. Likely the Monday closest to the day gold was discovered on Bonanza Creek.
Discovery Days: Yukon’s Moveable Holiday Read More »
Cranberries are just one of many berries that you can add to regular recipes for some extra health benefits. But since we are in the
If Louis Gagnon has learned anything from five years of successfully running a food truck in the Yukon, it’s “Batten down the hatches!” Gagnon says
Five Years Later and Still Garlic A GoGo-ing Read More »
Mint and Pecan Pesto INGREDIENTS: ½ cup pecans 1 cup mint leaves, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped ⅓ cup olive oil ⅓ cup
Roasted Cauliflower with Mint and Pecan Pesto Read More »
When the Westmark Hotel in Beaver Creek closed its doors in 2013, it brought an end to the dinner and show extravaganza called Beaver Creek
Giving That Room Props for Its Good Vibe Read More »
Etienne Tardif, gloved and clothed in white, his face behind a dark mesh veil, slowly lifts a tray from one of his stacked beehives. He’s
Honey Bees and Yukoners: A love story Read More »
When Yukon playwright Patti Flather launched the book of her highly acclaimed play, Paradise, on a warm June evening at Baked Café in Whitehorse, Mac’s
From stage to page Read More »
The recent closures of the Salvation Army and free stores at Raven Recycling and the Whitehorse Waste Management Facility have made it difficult to source
New Ideas on What to do with Old Stuff Read More »
“We are proud and excited to be founding the Yukon’s only dedicated art and music festival for children,” says Darlene Sillery, one of the five
Augusto! Children’s Festival the First of its Kind in the Yukon Read More »
You wouldn’t think a person could go ghost hunting in the middle of the day in the middle of summer, but MacBride Museum offers six
Ghost-Hunting in the Whitehorse Copperbelt Read More »
Culinary queen and DIY entrepreneur Katie Thom might be flying by the seat of her pants, but when she sets her mind on something, she
The Yukon Riverside Arts Festival takes place in the most idyllic of settings – right alongside the Yukon River in Dawson City.
The 17th Annual Riverside Arts Festival Read More »
2. Divide the ground meat into four portions and shape into 6-inch sausages, place on a metal skewer (or don’t, I had good results just
“The best place to view the ride is from up high,” says Inge Sumanik. “But, for me, it is standing next to the fence and
RCMP Musical Ride returns Read More »
“We’re dedicated to keeping the Yukon weird,” Robitaille likens the Great Klondike International Outhouse Race to Jim Robb’s Colourful 5%
Race ’til You’re Pooped! Read More »
Simply stated, the best narrative I’ve read about country lifestyle in the contemporary north and the only one featuring Atlin and the Yukon.
Memoirs of an Atlin School Marm Read More »
I never understood how people love to go camping at the same spot year after year, or walk the same trail over and over, canoe
Hiking the Same Ol’ Trail Read More »
Carrie Boles’ green thumb sprouted back in her hometown, the grassland ecosystem of Winnipeg , Manitoba. While working on a degree in cultural anthropology at
Carrie Boles – Green Thumbs Read More »
As someone who has always been very interested in Yukon history the Fort Selkirk Historic Site was definitely on the list of places we wanted
Visiting Fort Selkirk Read More »
“Come as you are, bring a friend or a parent or a daughter or a nephew, and be prepared to be blown away by NYO
Orchestra at the Edges of Canada Read More »
METHOD: 1. Whisk together lime juice and olive oil, add jalapeño, mint and scallions and mix until well combined. Season to taste with salt and
Marinated Watermelon Salad with Mint and Jalapeño Read More »
Dan Carruthers’ more recent thriller, Anya Unbound (2017), introduces us to Sean Carson, a recovering widower, who stumbles across a 17-year-old Polish girl on the
Yukon’s Fictional Geography Read More »
Finding the entrance to Orchid Acres can be a little confusing for newcomers to West Dawson and Sunnydale. Someone will tell you it’s on the
Finding Orchids in an Unusual Setting Read More »
Sadly some human errors are fatal mistakes when bears are involved. Bears are somewhat predictable, but there are many exceptions to that rule. As a
Human Errors Re: Bears Read More »
The hidden trophy of any successful hunt – that should be hauled out of the woods and cherished like a beautiful hide or perfectly curled
The view overlooking Bennett Lake, after summiting my first mountain, while accompanying a friend on his goat hunt, will stay with me forever. The noise
Why I Love Little Birds Read More »
Yukoners experience live Chinese martial arts performance. World renowned Shaolin Wushu Masters visit Whitehorse.
Jackie Chan Movies Don’t Count Read More »
If you grew up with the convenience of grocery stores, basing your diet on foraged foods is a romantic but daunting idea to consider. Luckily,
Wild Edibles: From Curiosities to Staples Read More »
Starting July 24 and running until August 5, The Keno City Music and Art Workshop will be taking place. One of the featured musicians is
A New Sparrow is Arriving Read More »
The Yukon Imagination Library — a local non-profit organization that gives free books to Yukon children once per month from the time they are born
Imagine the Yukon – Part 1 Read More »
Visit the Academic and Skills Development office in the A-wing of Yukon College, and you’ll be greeted with words of empowerment on the backs of
Stream of Consciousness Read More »
From antique carousel and ferris wheel rides, to wearable art and cake bake off contests, to beer and wine gardens, to beach wrestling and the
Fishnets and Chainsaws Read More »
Bánh mì hot dogs INGREDIENTS: 4 hot dogs 2 hotdog buns ½ cup diced cucumber ¼ cup mint leaves ¼ cup cilantro leaves Mayonnaise, to
Fried, boiled, barbecued or campfire roasted, there’s nothing more quintessentially “summer” than a classic hotdog, especially paired with white bun, French’s mustard, ketchup and relish.
Heart Healthy Hot Dogs Read More »
The week began with my English friend finally making it with her CanaDream Camper – a one-month, one-woman journey from Calgary to Whitehorse. For the
The Week That Was… Read More »
Hot dog carving is my latest passion project. This past weekend I became the general of my own army comprised of perfectly seared men and
Why You Should Be Carving your Hot Dogs Read More »
MacLeod’s Books in Vancouver is a book lover’s dream. Books are piled up from floor to ceiling. Fortunately, the friendly staff helps you to navigate
An Inspiring Book, Found in a Unique Bookstore Read More »
If you’re a Yukon resident, you’ve no doubt walked, biked or skied the trodden path of the Miles Canyon trail. Perhaps you’ve observed the gradient
Capturing the Beauty of Miles Canyon Read More »
Would you know what to do if you encountered a bear? Do you know how to avoid meeting a bear in the woods? Do you
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Peanut butter is great. It reaches it’s full potential if you spike it with chili oil & mix it with fresh noodles. Bison Dan Dan.
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I was in Grade 10 in 1967. For some reason my school provided high school students with tree saplings to take home and plant. Why
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The biannual Haa Ḵusteeyí Celebration and community gathering in Teslin this month presents a unique opportunity for Yukoners of all backgrounds to connect with the
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It was a strange encounter that still has my brain abuzz. I was walking home from the grocery store in my current city of residence
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Growing up, Kathy Jessup was always “the yakky little sister.” In Fort Nelson, where she was raised, she’s still known as “Kathy who likes to
The DuDrop In Gift Shop offers custom license plates while you wait – a memento from the Sign Post Forest to take home…
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Looking for something interesting to do on a Saturday afternoon? Look no further than the Watson Lake Farmer’s Market held at Historic Mile 635 in the famous Watson Lake Sign Post Forest.
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You don’t own a boat or a canoe? No problem – Little Atlin Lodge is one of the very rare locations in the Yukon where
Big Fun at Little Atlin Lake Read More »
Filipino spaghetti is the perfect food; it’s meaty, savory, sweet and cheesy. And it’s filled with hot dogs. This recipe uses bison.
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Once upon a time, long ago, a young truck driver in Whitehorse found himself with five days off work to celebrate the May long weekend
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There’s a lot to look forward to at the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC) this coming season. “We want all Yukoners to enjoy the arts and
A Year of Firsts at the Yukon Arts Centre Read More »
Fireweed Jelly Yield: approximately 15 x 125 ml jars Ingredients: 8 cups fireweed blossoms (no stems or leaves) ¼ cup lemon juice 4 ½ cups
New projector at the Globe Theatre 2017 when the Available Light Film Festival (ALFF) takes its films to the Atlin Arts and Music Festival.
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Getting a medal isn’t the point. “We’re there to have fun,” says Gaetan, captain of Yukon’s Special Olympics soccer team. “doing your best.”
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Enjoy your Canada Day long weekend with festivities that will be 150 times bigger than they have been in the past!
Make the Most of Your Canada Day! Read More »
It’s a summer Friday night in Haines Junction, and almost anybody who loves good food, good music and the spectacular St. Elias Mountains knows right
A Quarter Century of Fusing Delicious Food and Great Music Read More »
The Story of Canada in 150 Objects Canadian Geographic & The Walrus Magazine format 130 pages plus pullouts $15 On an older note, there are
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On July 1, the community choir, along with the Persephone Singers and the Chamber Choir, will take their sound to Ottawa. As part of the annual Unisong Choral Festival, they will sing with and for choir members and audiences from around the country and the globe.
Taking the Sound of the Yukon to a National Stage Read More »
Sid van der Meer, the history buff of Beaver Creek, Yukon, has a little part of the horse history displayed at Sid’s Treasures.
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His Naturalist’s Guide to Spirituality, The Road is How, is a lyrical account of Trevor Herriot’s three-day, 40-mile journey
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Among Whitehorse’s talented music scene are Madi Dixon and Sarah Ott. Since their early teen years, Dixon and Ott have been staples of the local
La Saint-Jean, qu’est-ce que ? À l’origine, une fête païenne célébrée, le 24 juin, depuis quelques siècles, qui a, par la suite, été christianisée. On
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DC’s latest and greatest blockbuster Wonder Woman: Rise of the Warrior is directed by Patty Jenkins and written by Allan Heinberg, Zack Snyder and Jason
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When Leonard Linklater was growing up in Inuvik, NWT, there was one radio station on the dial. The CBC. Through the airwaves, Indigenous voices carried
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Moose, Spinach and Sunflower Seed Strudel Serves 6 Ingredients ½ cup plus 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely
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The Adäka Cultural Festival features Indigenous artists working in various media from all 14 Yukon First Nations.
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Erik Nielsen International Airport Manager since October 2016, Robert Manlig, the first Filipino Canadian to hold the position, has found his calling in the Yukon.
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The benefits of eating local are well known and documented; it’s better for the environment, it’s better for your health, and it’s better for the
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Falen Johnson doesn’t hold back when it comes to Gwaandak Theatre. “I love Gwaandak,” the Six Nations writer says straight out. “It’s a place where
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Canada Day will be exceptionally busy in Dawson this year. Combining our nation’s birthday with a roster of events that normally occur on the first
There’s Gold in Those Buckets of Dirt Read More »
At this year’s Yukon River Quest, stand up paddleboarders will be competing for prize money for the first time. The 2016 race introduced the stand
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What do you do with a ski hill in the summer? You hold a relay race! If you’re looking for a fun, exciting and challenging
Mount Maichen Madness Hits Watson Lake Read More »
There’s a new enterprise to the Yukon pizza scene. It’s big, unmistakably blue, and it’s serving up local ingredients atop a wood-fired crust, slopestyle. Ski
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The calypso orchid, sometimes called the fairy or venus slipper, was already blooming by the end of May and the rest will follow soon. I
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Fire up the barbecue, here’s another never-fail salmon recipe. Salmon: Another Dijon Delight Ingredients: ¼ to ⅓ cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp of your favourite Dijon
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ookbook-cum-community memoir: A Taste of Haida Gwaii: “They love cooking. The only trouble is cooking doesn’t love them back…”
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The cancan that began as an 1830s dance craze in Paris was a direct revolt against the rules imposed by men, society, press, clergy and
The Legacy of the Klondike Cancan Read More »
In 2015 my husband, Roger, and I visited Newfoundland; we rented a vehicle and hit the road. The breathtaking western shore drive took us through
The history of how we move is full of wild and wondrous stories about survival, romance, perseverance and everyday life. It’s also a great lens
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June 10 will be a double-barreled day of action in Dawson City, as it always is during what could be called Commissioner’s Day. The two
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It’s 15 minutes before our performance starts and one of my actors has a meltdown. “No, I am not gonna play,” he says avoiding eye
Experiencing Theatre in Namibia Read More »
It’s impossible to ignore 200 motorcycles ripping down the road. That’s kind of the point, says Sean Secord, board member of the Yukon chapter of
Get Your Motor Running (For a Good Cause) Read More »
I wanted to make people communicate better – with me and with each other. I didn’t see myself as the problem here.
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In May 2017, Colby Heynen drove up the highway to Whitehorse from Southern Alberta. He and his girlfriend, Karin Wall, from Coaldale, Alberta will be
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Oishi Sushi is a small lunch counter located on the second floor above Shoppers Drug Mart on Main Street. It’s truly a hidden gem. Oishi
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At the age of 82, Peter Steele says he has very little memory of his own parents. That’s partly why he decided a few years
For the first Faro Golf Tournament “we drew circles on the soccer field to serve as holes,” The Faro Golf Club incorporated in 2001.
Tee Time in the Town of Faro, Yukon Read More »
Don’t wait for your invitation in the mail – Yukon Pride isn’t an exclusive event. “I think sometimes that some of our straight allies, they
Bluegrass music goes back to the Appalachians. The 2017 Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival headliners are The Boxcars from east Tennessee.
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Multifaceted, multicultural and full of ingenuity – the arts and music community of the Yukon is widely appreciated, well-funded and extensively advertised. At least, some
Out of the Shadows Read More »
Winter has released his icy grip on the Yukon, and that brings my favorite season: camping season. In early May I along with several friends
You’ll either be told to avoid the 98 or it is a must go for an authentic Yukon experience. The 98 has the most colourful people in town.
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Courtney and Joel Wilkinson, co-owners of Bee Whyld Yukon, are proud to show off their bee yard located just outside the town of Watson Lake,
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I’ve always loved the stories where people slip out of the present and into a different time; kid’s stories like Tom’s Midnight Garden, or the
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Yukon is home to a class of athletes that are the first of their kind in Canada. You might not know it, but you’ve probably
Intense Com-paw-tition Read More »
The need for opportunities to reuse and repair have become more important than ever before, and Zero Waste Yukon…
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World travel has its place, but Sharon Shorty says a lot of Yukoners need to get out and take a trip into their own territory.
Three Days of Dance Read More »
Surprisingly it was not the earthquake that woke me up on the morning of Monday, May 1. It was the stunning one-two punch of the
Surviving the Great Whitehorse Earthquake of 2017 Read More »
A mural festival in the Yukon will draw artists, youth, and the general public together to decorate some buildings in Whitehorse with a colourful palette.
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With summer approaching quickly, parents are faced with a familiar question: Where do I want my kids to spend their days while I am at
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On a spring hike to the ice cave near Haines Junction, we found that the ice cave looks more like a bridge. Neither did we
Sid Van der Meer received the History Maker Award , it is presented for outstanding contributions to Yukon heritage.
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Whitehorse might be the site of the northernmost East Coast kitchen party in Canada this summer. On Friday, May 26, the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre
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It is a typical Sunday evening in Whitehorse, and the Whitehorse two-piece alternative rock band Soda Pony is hard at work rehearsing and perfecting material
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Arts in the Park is about to head into another spectacular season of performing arts over lunch hour at Whitehorse’s LePage Park.
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It’s May. The time to spring-clean which, for me, means emptying out my closets and passing on the gently-worn-but-no-longer-fitting clothes to someone else to love.
Take My Jeans… Please Read More »
Early in May, with the deadlines for the 2017 edition of the Dawson City International Gold Show approaching, Coralee Rudachyk was busy, but calm. As
Gold Show: The Rush is On Read More »
McColeman and Desaulniers perform as a duo. Lucie D and the Immortals with Paul Lucas, Lonnie Powell, Paul Bergman and Olivier de Colombel.
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The light returns to the Yukon long before the heat and we’re still in the prime season of huge oscillations in temperature between day and
Sowing the Seeds of Spring Read More »
“Think of magic as a tree. The root of supernatural ability is simply the realization that all time exists simultaneously. Humans experience time as a
Playing in the Dark Read More »
After several vocal jazz workshops “There was no outlet for the singers to practice what they’d learned.” said Simpson. Enter Café des Voix
Songs are almost like children, having a little life of their own. Thorin Loeks on his second album, Shine Through The Dark.
Bestselling Canadian author Lawrence Hill pursues a lifelong interest in African diaspora narratives. As a part of the research for a book he’s writing about
When the Land Has a Character Read More »
May is Asian Heritage Month. We recognize Socorro (Cory) Alfonso, who came to the Yukon in 1986 as one of the first Filipino nannies to
If You Have a Dream, Come to Canada Read More »
Jamie Bastedo is not new to the Yukon. He first came to the territory 35 years ago as a biology graduate student. “Think Never Cry
Bar snacks are the best. Any sort of deep fried appy always gets my attention. And deep fried pickles catch my gaze more so than
Deep Fried Pickles Read More »
As I was trying on new glasses a few weeks ago at Northern Lights Optometry, fashion specialist Katie Pope helped me. I liked her instantly
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Reclaiming Male Role Models is a podcast created by Bob Schwenkler. I discovered it in 2014 when I became dissatisfied with my options for men
Seeking Male Role Models Read More »
You can learn a lot by studying animals, just ask local photographer Minnie Clarke. Her passion for capturing northern creatures was borne on a remote
Life Lessons Through the Lens Read More »
I want you to imagine your favourite pie – apple, blueberry, rhubarb or a rebel mix of all three. I want you to picture yourself
Care for the Whole Self Read More »
On November 28, 1891, the New York Sun dedicated a full page to the cancan. Titled “Eccentric Paris Dance,” the article highlights Paris cancan stars
The Cancan Arrives at the Klondike Gold Rush Read More »
Let’s make this as easy as possible. No cooking and no fussing, follow these directions and you will arrive at a delicious dinner destination. First
Making All the Right Stops for a Delicious Evening Read More »
Anna Taylor spent this winter stitching the stories of Dawson City women. In March, the Halifax-based textile artist completed a month-long residency at the Klondike
… et des célébrations Pour la 11ème édition, l’AFY et ses organismes partenaires, bien rôdés dans l’organisation de l’événement, ont voulu apporter de la nouveauté.
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From the river to the mountains, Whitehorse is a picturesque place. However, it’s the people that make Whitehorse truly breathtaking . Beauty is found in
Women in Whitehorse – Part 2 Read More »
Breasts, boobs, tits, tatas. Mind the title, because, yes, this really is a story about tits, but it’s also, oh! so much more than that.
Of Breasts and Beyond Read More »
When Michael Heney was just 14, he ran away from the family farm in the Ottawa Valley to work for an uncle who was building
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I’m very jealous of what Whitehorse based Lily Gontard and Mark Kelly have managed to pull off with their delightful book, Beyond Mile Zero: The
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James Bernard MacKinnon, commonly bylined as J.B. MacKinnon, will be coming to the Yukon from Vancouver to be the Yukon Public Libraries’ choice as a
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The first days in the creation of the play Map of the Land, Map of the Stars took place in the summer of 2015 along
Telling the untold stories of the Yukon Read More »
“Everyone talks about the Goldrush. I’m interested in the gaps in history. The points in between,” says Yukon writer Michael Gates, author of From the
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I love blood-sucking mosquitos In my eyes, ears and nose; On my chips, nachos and tacos, In my hair and between my toes.
Take the Gwich’in language challenge. It’s a challenge from Norman Snowshoe, the former Gwich’in Tribal Council vice president. He said, “If you learn one Gwich’in
Take the Gwich’in Language Challenge Read More »
I bet you can get your kids or even adult veggie haters to enjoy them done on the barbecue. Here are three simple and very
Veggies à la Barbecue Read More »
Brettanie Deal-Porter is program coordinator for Special Olympics Yukon in Whitehorse. Both have cemented a special place in her heart.
Women in Whitehorse – Brettanie Deal-Porter Read More »
Allow me to take you back in time to when the words of today had a great difference in meaning… Close your eyes… and go
Do You Remember When? Read More »
This is the second of a five part series by Dan Davidson about the professional authors participating in the Yukon Writers’ Festival and the Young Authors
Using Stories to Make People Think Read More »
“Gaby was four when she was diagnosed in June 2016, and her birthday is in October so she’s five now,” says Keira Kucherean. Her life
A Home Away from Home Read More »
Growing up is hard. And the microcosm of high school — with its changing expectations and responsibilities and the push-pull of social dynamics, while, at
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In today’s world, it can be hard to feel comfortable in our own skin. This is, in part, due to a growing plague of diet
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Born in England, but transplanted to Newfoundland when she was very young, Kathleen Winter credits libraries with kick starting her interest in writing. “We moved
A Mentor for Yukon Young Writers Read More »
“I don’t mind the snow/cause you make me warm/I don’t mind the dark in this romantic cold”– Paris Pick & The Ukes of Hazard
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I was making a carrot cake this week for one of the Jack Russell’s birthdays (he gets the carrot ends, we get the cake, seems
What’s the Appeal? Read More »
When I decided to remove my mask last summer I had to face how lonely I was, how isolated I had become. In a desperate
Creating a Men’s Circle in the Yukon Read More »
Until a couple of years ago, there was a wonderfully entertaining fantasy writer by the name of Terry Pratchett. Perhaps there still is, somewhere on
So, Is Our Planet Round, or Flat? Read More »
This is the story of a carpenter. If you did not see the accompanying photo, you can be excused for imagining it is about a
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Built in 1987, the Yukon College Library opened in 1988. It’s a place of constant change and with a budget for renovations in the area
From Library to Learning Commons Read More »
Winter in Whitehorse is beautiful, but long. By the end of April 2016 we traveled down south to find Vancouver fully in bloom already. A
Start South, GoNorth! Read More »
Dawson City did not have burlesque in its repertoire until long-time local resident Rachel Wiegers decided to take up (or off, as the case may
Less is Definitely More Read More »
Having recently spent some time in Latin America to attend a friend’s wedding (congrats again Mr. and Mrs. Spinks!) my head is full of vibrant
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Food is important to me because I have a large family. Five boys under the age of nine” says Sonny Gray, CEO of North Star
The first time I saw this sign, I had to stop and pull over on the side of the road to make sure I had
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The cupboard behind Dan Sokolowski’s head is still covered with the multi-coloured Post-it notes he’s been using to assign the 86 short films in this
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Ryan MacGillivray has been sheep hunting for 10 years. Three years ago, he had the idea to start a boot camp for sheep hunters. He
Our identities are multifaceted and complex, in order to address gender-based inequality and violence we need to find ways to hear each other in order
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I was 12 years old when I first remember putting on a mask to face the day. My mask was that that of a joker,
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Last year we had an early spring and I found the first prairie crocus blooming on April 1st. Most years the crocus blooms near the
Yukon Wildflowers that Bloom in April Read More »
While Whitehorse’s newest yoga studio True North Massage and Yoga just opened, it’s already setting itself apart from the other offerings in town. The yoga
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During the 1890s, the United States was a melting pot of entertainment – and vaudeville became the perfect vehicle to showcase this wealth of diversity.
Can You Do the Cancan, Kate? Read More »
Artists, musicians, songwriters, general creative types and arts lovers alike might want to think about taking a little vacation time this summer. The Keno City
A Creative Way to Spend Your Vacation Read More »
Stories are invaluable teachers, says B.C. author Caroline Woodward, they have the ability to “give us whole worlds.” Old stories, too, are relevant artefacts that
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Given the odd behavior of the Yukon River this year, it’s not at all certain just how and when spring breakup will occur, but however
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From “Don’s Descent,” the small hill behind our house, one can look as far as Haines Junction. Mount Decoeli and Mount Archibald loom on the
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When I saw the post on Facebook from local Dawsonite Sarah Lenart, asking for two people to join her and friend Jeremy Herndl on a
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The rule of thumb when cooking squid is either really fast, or really slow. Most people lean towards fast – fried calamari is on thousands
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Al Cushing may be leaving, but he’s not going anywhere. When he steps into retirement at the end of this month, one aspect of the
“Build the strength of your people” Read More »
What does it take to make a puppet show that is also a stage show and a live-action video all in one? A script, a
The fiddling tradition is alive and well in the Yukon thanks to the Fiddleheads, a group of young fiddlers ranging in age from 7 to 14,
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“Lucie asked me to take a Latin dance class in 2001 while she was doing a minor in Spanish at Saint-Thomas university in Fredericton,” says
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A graduate of the Porter Creek Secondary School in the Class of 2009, Nicole Grove, 26, has always been physically strong. Back in 2003, in
My roots are in the east – specifically, a small coastal town in Newfoundland. My roots as an advocate are there too, buried amongst many
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At 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, the spirit of Percy DeWolfe, Dawson’s Iron Man Mail Carrier, will head off from the starting line between
Racing to Honour an Honourable Man Read More »
From Tomaso Albinoni to Django Reinhardt, by way of Led Zeppelin? It’s all part of guitarist Marc Atkinson’s musical journey. The 48-year-old Atkinson grew up
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This past fall they also did the Government of Yukon Agricultural Branch’s North of 60 Conference banquet and sourced almost 90 per cent of the
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Volunteers are gearing up for the Buckwheat Ski Classic. The cross country ski race is on March 25, but starting in early March volunteers were
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Each October, the city of Frankfurt in Germany plays host to the second largest literary trade fair in the world, with 7,153 exhibitors representing 106
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Interest in backcountry skiing in the Yukon has taken off, especially among tourists, says backcountry ski expert and guide Claude Vallier. Vallier recently published a
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On a recent half-day ice-fishing adventure with our son, I got to experience some of the benefits of a portable burn barrel that he has
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Moses found nine other women to take on creating a dog blanket. The sewing group started up again in September, and they cut the materials
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When Joe Jack was around 24 years old he and a group of friends thought it would be a good idea to start a First Nations hockey team…
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Sometimes, you just need cake. I’ve baked this from scratch before, but this is the one time I’m going to advocate boxed over homemade: when
Il y a près d’un an, j’ai quitté le Québec pour m’établir au Yukon. À la recherche de nouveaux défis, j’ai pris les rênes des
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“This is how you want to talk about your beers — with pride and a bit of humour too — and to do that, you
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Consider Murphy, whoever he was. When anything goes wrong, people assume it’s somehow his fault. Being a forgiving sort of guy, I try to give
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Manlig says he’s excited about the project and looks forward to seeing it through to completion. He’s worked on similar projects before and brings a
Erik Nielsen Gets a Long Overdue Facelift Read More »
When Hélène met François, she’d been dreaming of a long-distance bicycle trip for years. I think the fact that François was an experienced cyclist just
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2. Divide bacon mixture between the roasted pepper cups then place back on the sheet pan. Break an egg into each pepper and place in
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Three foods top my No Thanks list: schmaltz herring, Marmite and kale. My sole experience with schmaltz herring – basically, raw fish preserved in rancid
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By 2001, however, that big detached deck on the front of the house was deteriorating and we decided that a verandah running across the entire
The Evolution of a Home Read More »
Sam Johnston Storytelling Festival, How Raven Stole the Sun, Salmon Boy, How Summer Came to the Yukon, and Crow and Tlingit Princess.
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If you drink wine in the Yukon, certainly you have had a glass of Copper Moon wine. Maybe out of a glass bottle, but probably
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I’ve joined her in a Riverdale neighbourhood in search of a rare Mountain chickadee. The first species we see, however, is a noisy woodpecker, a
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Applications are open until March 12 for the third annual Yukon Innovation Prize. The contest, which is hosted by the the Yukon College’s Cold Climate
Dawson’s impishly named Thaw di Gras carnival is still thought of as a spring carnival, even though a good March weekend will still be in
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Whitehorse resident Dianne Homan knows people make the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage for many reasons. So on March 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
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Appearing nightly in vaudeville, burlesque, ballets and operas, on tiny rustic stages of the Wild West mining camps and in the frontier theatres of the
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Registration is now open for the premiere Yukon Ski Marathon, hosted by the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club. The 50 km race is being held
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The EDI Hut to Hut, taking place this Saturday, is a family, social event that aims to encourage skiers of all ages and ability to
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Sometimes when you’re in the bush you need lots of calories, but you don’t have lots of time (or energy) left at the end of
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The Trekkers are coming again, and this year’s Trek Over the Top from Tok Alaska to Dawson City, will have a substantial increase in numbers
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In previous columns in this space, I have offered various suggestions of ways to improve life for those who roam the earth on two legs,
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“It’s sort of like a straightforward country approach to old-school, ’30s vocal jazz,” she says. “I would say it’s got folk roots, a bit of
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“To have local students take part in the project gives us something to be proud of,” he says. “Yukon College is always trying to meet
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“The best part of this festival is that we have all these different parts of the community bringing their event”
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Nicole certainly mixes it up with genres including Jazz, Gospel, Rock, Roots, and the Latin sounds in “Lychee Martini” and “Second Thoughts”
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Tara Larkin of Pursuit Coaching will be hosting a five week seminar for women entitled Put Busy to Rest:Coaching for Women Taking on the World.
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I sleep in the next morning and Dan and I take it slow. Ironically named, Sunshine Crack faces north and does not catch sun until
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On my third day in the Bugs I team up with my friend Andrew, who is one of the late-comers. We wake up when our
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Yukon concocters, experimenters, cocktail lovers and fans of northern botanicals, take cheer! A kindred spirit walks among us. She is Jennifer Tyldesley, and as you
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“Were the gut solely responsible for transporting food and producing the occasional burp, such a sophisticated nervous system would be an odd waste of energy.
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When asked about the message she hopes to convey in the film, Ohama responded, “It’s a moving and inspiring story of how people find real
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The event’s honoured figure, Sam Johnston, is a venerated elder within the Teslin Community. He has been a politician, athlete and former chief of the
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We begin the next day by eating cereal with rehydrated milk powder, gathering our things and setting out. The hike and scramble to the base
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Ask any randomly-selected group to name mankind’s greatest invention, most will probably say the wheel. Fire doesn’t count; it was discovered, not invented. If you
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Between the years of 1991 and 2011 my husband and I used to pack up our son and drive to a mountain summit a few
Tortilla española, tortilla de patatas, Spanish omelette – it has many names but this simple dish made of eggs and potatoes is considered one of
Potato Chip Tortilla Española with Lemon Garlic Aioli Read More »
What does it Take to be a Can Can Dancer? Six months of determination, of going straight to practice after work, of trying that spin
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Mallory Pigage is a 26-year-old woman with an apartment in downtown Whitehorse, a large network of friends and her own business. A true Yukon success
“Her Majesty’s Royal Feast is a brand new and exciting event,” says Dave Blottner, executive director of Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous. This event will feature a
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Erin Dixon is an artist with a passion for Yukon landscapes. “I was into colouring before it was hot,” she says with a laugh. A
Along with Cause Canada’s founder Paul Carrick and a local guide, the men will visit the projects and activities they are helping to fund. In
Riding Motorcycles for a Good Cause Read More »
Woodstoves are still a very traditional heat source for our homes and cabins. Firewood and stoves have always been messy with chips and bark in
Hold Onto that Heat Read More »
Jessie Royer Kennel: The J Team Age: 40 Nationality: American (Fairbanks, AK) Experience: Rookie
This is a wine trend that anyone could enthusiastically embrace – wine and chips! Planning a casual night of watching a show or reading by
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Allow me take you back to some 65 years to a recipe dated in my mother’s hand written book as 1951. That was a memorable
For the Love of Tomatoes Read More »
Mary Whitley felt surprise and compassion when she saw a robin perched in a tree in her Hillcrest yard on December 9th.
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Valentine’s Day is parallel to Disney stories, The initial holiday is more comparable to Grimm’s Fairy Tale, intertwined love with gore.
I have been told the “winner writes history.” Taking this idea a bit further and you might think history is all about battles, economic or
McQuesten’s Diary a Historic Treasures in a Box Read More »
The original purpose of the Clinton Creek Oral History Project was to gather information about how the area around the former asbestos mine and company
Gathering Memories of Clinton Creek Proves Difficult Read More »
Dawson City’s International curling bonspiel is the Yukon’s oldest continuously running event. With teams from the Yukon, Northern BC & NWT.
International Bonspiel Comes to Dawson City Read More »
He would leave home at 6:30 a.m. and return at 10 or 11 p.m. When Japan’s economy faltered, he wanted a change. He came to
Like the Beauty of the Yukon? You’ll Love Hiking Japan Read More »
Arctic Secrets Directed by Allan Code, a Whitehorse based filmmaker, Arctic Secrets is a symphony of immensely strong and surprisingly fragile elements that comprise the
Joe Sparling, the co-founder and president of Air North, says he hears many of these stories through the comment cards. “The one that catches my
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Jennifer Tyldesley has spent her life behind the controls of aeroplanes: in the Air Force, flying search and rescue and most recently for Air North.
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It was the promise of bannock that first lured Melaina Sheldon into the orbit of Gwaandak Theatre in 2010. The show’s limited budget also allowed
The All City Band is comprised of students between the ages of 12 and 17, playing alongside more experienced adult musicians. The group is comprised
The Yukon Quest … is so much more than just a race. It’s an opportunity as a community event, for businesses and people to come together,”
Spencer Sumanik How did he get into all this fascinating stuff? He and a childhood friend got their bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering at UBC
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You know that thing you’ve had for years and haven’t been quite willing to part with, though you haven’t yet discovered its particular niche? Mine
Tools of the Trade Read More »
After 15 countries, 34 cities and 99 days backpacking through Europe I can honestly say that it was not the big name cities that ended
Unexpected Awesomeness Read More »
The student population studying for finals are fascinating creatures. Next, there is a dietary shift in students, where once semi-nutritious meals are replaced by caffeine
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For sufferers of eczema, the winter can be an especially uncomfortable time. The dry, overheated indoors and the harsh, cold outdoors can aggravate symptoms. Eczema,
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Laugh it up, because Jan 26th and 27th Ride for Dad presents its fourth annual comedy show at Coast High Country Inn. Featuring local acts
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I remember well while hunting with Gary Sam he suddenly jumped off his horse and ran into the bush. “I got it,. We ate well that night!
Hunting with Gary Sam Read More »
“I found it ironic that in Toronto, I could play hockey year round” said Dowhal, but in Dawson “hockey season runs from December to March,”
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Whitehorse is not only lucky enough to be situated on Canada’s crowning jewel of cross country ski trails, but to have approximately ⅓ of that
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The Pivot Theatre Festival – Nakai Theatre’s annual performance showcase – begins a seven-night run this weekend in multiple Whitehorse venues. In addition to smaller-scale
At the Northern Front Studio this January, you can visit a variety of inner worlds in Whitehorse resident Claire Strauss’ exhibition of face-based wall sculptures,
Rogue One is the first of Disney’s anthology stories set within the Star Wars universe. This flick comes in at two hours and 14 minutes
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A square, two-storey guest house with bare, small rooms and a simple kitchen is snugged in between the trailer-cum-farmhouse and the sheep barn. The collection
No Farmer Left Behind (Iceland Age part 2) Read More »
For many Yukoners, enjoying the backcountry is an integral part of their lifestyle whether they love to ski, snow machine, snowshoe or run sled dogs.
Heading Out? Check it Out! Read More »
The kicksled, or potkukelkka in Finnish, is part scooter, part sled. It has two long runners for self-propulsion on snow. With a wooden seat at
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From Jan. 26 to Feb. 25, the ODD Gallery in Dawson City will be featuring an exhibition called The Golden Age of Selfies. The exhibition
1. Set oven at 425 degrees, and have on hand a lined baking sheet. Unroll the puff pastry and spoon half the mustard along one
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“It is really nice here,” says Virginie Hamel as she looks at the high ceilings and natural woods of the Meadow Lakes Golf Club chalet.
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Finally, it’s here! The season I’ve been waiting for, the season when each day invites a further excursion to extend the trail beyond yesterday’s stopping
Homemade Food for the Trail Read More »
People often ask if Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat colds and flus. Although there’s no magic bullet when it comes to getting rid of those
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Yukoners are adventurers of all sorts. A Dawson City non-profit organization has captured 14 babies on their exciting start into this adventure called life. Dawson
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With increased age comes increased wisdom. That’s the theory, anyway. Naturally, those who are still young find this notion ridiculous. How could anyone be wiser
My Resolve to Resist Resolutions Is Resolute Read More »
Fritz Mandl was enjoying a sunny day at Army Beach in September when he came across what looked like a dying butterfly. The fragile insect
A Cozy Place to Spend the Winter Read More »
Winterlong Brewing Co. is absolutely, positively, not a mass production brewery — in spite of market forces. The owners, Marko and Meghan Marjanovic, call market
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So much winter, so little time. With Yukon’s abundance of winter recreation options, how do you choose your sport?
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Trees that naturally grow in and around Whitehorse There are only three families of trees represented in the southwest Yukon. Sounds easy enough? It isn’t,
Yukon Trees in Winter Read More »
Everything about wine is fun. It is delicious on its own and it is wonderful with food. There is a wine to match every mood,
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It’s that time of year again. With the constant darkness and the cold, many of us are feeling – and looking – a little tired.
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This delicious mélange of peanuts, chocolate, and almond bark has become a family favourite. 6. Allow to harden for at least 1 hour. 7. Enjoy
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“If this show is revealing something about me that’s touching people and moving them, then I have to pursue it,” he decided. The burning personal
December is the Friday of the year. The whole month is filled with giddy anticipation for the budding winter wonderland, parallel to the giddy anticipation
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Organizers for the Christmas Eve Pageant Photo Shoot were on edge as October 2 dawned. Would there be a lot of snow on the Bonanza
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The Christmas and New Year’s letter was a tradition in England that predated the first Christmas card in 1843, according to www.Smithsonian.com. With the expansion
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Ploytida Samanachangphunk had one sister living in Whitehorse before she immigrated to Canada. Now she has three sisters and an extended family here. Ploytida’s sister
Trying Something New Read More »
Benkert is quick to underline this aspect of the project. “The Yukon Geological Survey has been really critical (to the project) all the way through,”
Due to the geographical layout of the valley we ascend, Anniversary Peak and Hound’s Tooth remain in view for most of the way while all
Another strange phenomena occurred that happens to me in the mountains. We looked up the side hill for Nancy, but we couldn’t see her at
Caribou is one of my favorite Yukon treats, and if you happened to get one during hunting season (or have generous friends) then you’re going
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Hippocrates alluded to the gut as the source of all our ills, and Katherine Belisle, a health practitioner in Whitehorse, couldn’t agree more. Working in
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Zhoh, the Clan of the Wolf: Fiction of the first humans to inhabit The Yukon. I knew Bob Hayes novel would be physically accurate.
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The nomination package has been prepared under the watchful eye of a local advisory committee, including representation from Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, the City of Dawson, the
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On Saturday, Dec. 17, Yukoners will have a chance to immerse themselves in an uplifting show Bhangra: The Dance of the Punjab, which will feature
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Buffalo are associated with four collective nouns. A herd, a “gang”, a troop and, our favourite, an obstinacy of buffalo.
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As the season of overindulgence is upon us, binging and overeating becomes an almost daily occurrence. From cookies and treats at the office to endless
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From stunning jewelery, fine arts and unique crafts to quality prepared foods and personal care products hand made by Yukon artisans, the 12 Days of
We fundraise in the community every year, to cover the team and recreational paddling expenses, so that participating in Paddlers Abreast is not an impediment
As we settle into the first few snows of the year let this recipe take you somewhere warm and comforting. This simple baked pasta sends
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The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre, located at 38 Lewes Boulevard, is a unique location in Whitehorse. Involvement of community members across generations is the
I only had one night in Dawson City and I was hoping for a clear, cold night. I’d been dreaming for years of what it
Former Yukoner Jerome Stueart and Yukon author Marcelle Dubé will read together form their books on Dec. 13 at Baked Cafe. It will be an evening about fantasy novels.
On June 20, 1819 the composer who was destined to pen the cancan theme song was born. His name was Jacques Offenbach. Born in Cologne,
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I use the word ‘bug’ here, to describe little creatures with … legs. Insects, but more than that. Not everything I call ‘bug’ living underneath
Waterbugs in Winter Read More »
A happy melodic song rings along the Yukon River below the dam, and you imagine it’s a pretty little bird singing in a tree. But it’s
The Yukon’s Winter Mermaid: The American Dipper Read More »
We also enjoyed petting the many friendly animals that live with the host family. Eight dogs, a horse, a donkey and several chickens can keep
It’s a long time before a fashion designer will stage a runway down a catwalk of the snow-laden Millennium Trail, yet the Yukon does uphold
It was one of my former writing students who managed to shame me into signing up for NaNoWriMo this year. If you’re not familiar with
While others hunker down against winter’s wrath, the local literary scene is hotter than ever. The winter Writers’ Roundtable organized by the Friends of the
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Every December since 2009, Lise Schonewille, manager of Mac’s Fireweed Books, celebrates Winterval, the start of the holiday season, with local authors in the store.
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Living across the Yukon River from Dawson City in the communities of West Dawson or Sunnydale has its perks. You’re near town, but not in
As the River Slowly Freezes Read More »
To talk to her, you wouldn’t think the quiet needleworker Karen Nicloux was once in the upper echelons of our local drug circuit. She was
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Life on the river was isolated, especially in winter when the steamboats were not running. Sometimes visitors did stop in to catch up on the
Harvey Burian: Growing up Multicultural on the Stewart River Read More »
The visible green line of the aurora is about 100 to 120 kilometres above Earth, Hampton says. The rockets will soar well beyond that —
Get Used to More Glowing, Dancing Skies Read More »
Tourists visit the Yukon to see the aurora; it’s the heart of the winter tourism industry. Visitors who have done their research will also have
The Lure of the Aurora Borealis Read More »
With the hunting season upon us, it’s time for some special big game recipes. First of all, there is just about no part of a
Mark Rutledge, a father of three, and John Glynn-Morris, a father of two are raising their sons and daughters to be feminists. With one in
Raising Your Kid to Say the F-word Read More »
Is your digestion slow? Feel cold all the time? Tired and achy? Low mood? Lack the energy to get through your day? If any of these symptoms are a problem for you and you’re struggling
In the 2016 film Captain Fantastic, Ben Cash (Viggo Mortensen – The Lord of the Rings, A History of Violence), is a father with meticulous
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Mount Sima is “the first mountain in North America to have a jump line in.” That’s what Graham Pollock says. He’s the head coach of
There I was at the end of August looking through Salvation Army for wool coats. August. What was I thinking? I know it’s the Yukon,
Braided rugs, just like Grandma used to make Read More »
But the hottest gift for Dawson City babies is a handmade quilt. It’s been the most popular gift since 1980.
Full disclosure: Steve Maddock and I have a few things in common. We’re both PKs (preacher’s kids) who grew up in southern Ontario adding our
Gimme That Tessitura Read More »
Saturday, Nov. 19 is the Yukon Chamber of Mines’ Family Day and on Sunday the Forum Trade Show showcases the industry. Monday the Core Shack
Mining All the Options Read More »
“There’s a lot of performing opportunities within the French community, but it’s not necessarily places where artists can try new things and take that risk.
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My African friends think that Yukoners are cannibals. When I told them the story about the Sourtoe Cocktail I expected the usual reaction: laughter and
Learning About Ubuntu in Namibia Read More »
Perhaps my Yukon upbringing prevented me from eating mangoes during my formative years. Especially in the grateful, sticky chin kind of way that I eat mangoes
Jonathan Henkelman lies on his back on a yoga mat, legs lifted and bent, the bottoms of his bare feet facing the ceiling. I am
The first time I saw the iconic Canadian funnyman, Dave Broadfoot, was during a tour of the musical-comedy revue, Spring Thaw, sometime in the 1960s.
Farewell to a Gentle, Genuine Funnyman Read More »
Picking up a new bottle of wine can be as difficult as cracking a secret code. What do all of these symbols and words mean?
Bordeaux vs Meritage Read More »
Space, science and sci-fi is one of the strongest current trends in popular media, from the rebooted version of Carl Sagan’s Cosmos and the new
Remembrance Day has taken more meaning for me lately. Recently Yukon Archives shared some information about some Japanese from Dawson City who served in the
Remembering Japanese Canadian Soldiers of WWI Read More »
I extracted a small tub of raspberries from the freezer yesterday, comforted to see it near overflowing with the season’s harvest. Though saskatoons and blueberries
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action task all sectors of Canadian society to make changes that will affect “the way things are
“There’s no ‘should’ or ‘should not’ when it comes to having feelings. They’re part of who we are and their origins are beyond our control.
Employees at Klondike Visitors Association were surprised to find that a Jim Robb original hung on the wall for the centre. Early in summer, a
Yukon See It Here: Klondike Visitors Association Read More »
What makes you happy or gives you energy? It is easy to get carried away in everyday life and be around distractions that take you
How to Have Enough Energy to do Things That Make You Happy Read More »
Just a week or so ago the newly published Atlas Obscura, subtitled, “An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders,” arrived on my desk sporting an
The Sourtoe celebrated as a “Hidden Wonder” of the World Read More »
Being an adult is challenging. Eating well three times a day, every day, for an entire life is one of those things. Doing so while
Foods for a Healthy Pregnancy Read More »
‘Tis the season for hearty stews, roasts and root vegetables. I bought vegetables from the From the Ground Up fundraiser (www.YukonFromthGroundUp.ca) a few weeks ago
Roasted Carrot Galette Read More »
The great American lyricist Maxwell Anderson summed up the imperatives of this time of year better than anyone else: “Oh, it’s a long, long while
Like the Man Said, Those Precious Days are Dwindling Down Read More »
Kwanlin Dün elders gave Jolie Angelina McNabb the name, Blue Feather Eagle Woman. Bluefeather Music Festival started as her tribute concert
Keeping the Dream Alive Read More »
When you think of comics, you may think of superheroes or lovable scruffy dogs. But Rebecca Roher says comics are not only pulpy and light.
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In her book “DANCING” Lilly Grove describes the invention of the chahut which evolved into the cancan. “About 1830, a stage dancer called Mazarie
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This is part 4 of a four part series, chronicling one woman’s Tinder dating experience (or lack therof) in the North. I heard a
It’s not you, It’s the Yukon Read More »
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
The Dead Man’s Gold Pan: Fiction Read More »
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
Lonely Nights in an Old House Read More »
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 eye of Hurricane Matthew hit the Tiburon Peninsula, the southwest tip of Haiti, on October 4th. With winds that blew 230 kilometres an hour
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Steamed buns filled with a variety of meat and vegetables are a dim sum classic. This version is bison filled and spiced with ginger, garlic
Willie Jones III isn’t shy about crediting his late father, a renowned pianist from Los Angeles, with sparking his interest in jazz. “Even before I
Banging on the sofa Read More »
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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Everyone has a list of family and close friends that they feel the need to make an effort to visit every decade or so. If
Welcome to What’s Up Yukon’s first mad libs. With winter on the horizon, it’s time to renew our
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In the mid-70s, Michael Reynolds, an American architect, was working very hard in a sand dune of New Mexico. Fed up with what he saw
Thinking Outside the Box in Carcross Read More »
Geneviève Doyon and Jessica Hickman have, once again, combed through silent films, searching for excerpts to play on a screen to an audience. This is
For most of our Canadian lives, we are told that lasting bone strength is a glass or two of milk away. This is reflected heavily
Boost Your Bone Health Read More »
Ever since the advent of the internet, pundits of all description have been predicting the demise of print journalism. Traditional newspapers and magazines, once so
Long Live Print! Long Live What’s Up Yukon! Read More »
I have been writing for this paper for three years, now. I remember the day my first piece was published. It was my first publication
Jess and Brady are happily married. Their love story began like many others – they got to know each other while working shifts together at
Learning, Living and Loving Read More »
Varietease VI: A Burlesque Carnival is the Yukon’s very own burlesque variety show. Varietease runs every second year. This is an on-year, Oct. 25 to 29
Tantalizing Varietease Returns Read More »
Artistic genius runs in the de Repentigny family. Halin de Repentigny agrees. Over the phone, he said his dad loved to draw – he was
Creativity Runs Strong Read More »
Straddling comedy, horror and drama genres, Anders Thomas Jensen’s 2015 film Men & Chicken is on the brink of insanity. It is certain to be
And now for something completely cifferent … Read More »
The epic saga of immigration is brought to human scale in Brooklyn, a critically acclaimed film based on the novel by Irish writer Colm Tóibín,
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Kaori Torigai loves beer in much the same way others love baseball. Or World of Warcraft. Like baseball, there are a mind-boggling array of statistics
For the love of beer Read More »
Ellen had four babies at Whitehorse General Hospital. Her births were always fast and she liked the support that she got at the hospital. In
A Special Baby: Ellen’s Story Read More »
The status of one’s permanent residency quickly becomes the crux of conversation among the Yukon’s new Canadians. And it’s the crux of this column. No
Interview at the Embassy Read More »
I crowd-sourced tips for navigating the ski swap. A local ski-lover and gear aficionado advised me: “Go early. Really early
Get your elbows up Read More »
FIRST TIME I HAD A COACH. FIRST TIME I RAN ON A TRACK. FIRST TIME I HAD A FIRST AID SATION. FIRST TIME I HAD
Didee & Didoo: First Time Read More »
From the moment that Jacquelyn van Kampen stepped off the plane in Whitehorse, she felt that she had arrived in a magical place. Growing up
United Way Yukon is a charity that raises money to fund Yukon organizations. Its mandate is to fund programs that enhance the “physical, mental and
Creating Healthy Communities Read More »
The smugness attack hit a few weeks back, while my wife was visiting an out-of-town friend. Perhaps it was boredom or the way the pre-autumn
Basking in the virtue of boiling-water baths Read More »
Facebook friends are filling my feed with photos of stunning sunrises that they are seeing on their way to work. Everyone marvels at them, yet
Your Guide to Vitamin D Read More »
On August 13, my friend Nancy Ohm and I went for a hike in my backyard. I’ve been working on a walking trail towards the
To go where few people go: I wonder if that is why we saw four wolverines playing? Read More »
The Ptarmigan is the territorial bird of the Yukon. Ed. Note: The distinction of being known as the Yukon’s territorial bird goes to the raven,
Ptarmigan: Nothing but facts Read More »
“I want to hear something different.” These six simple words were an unexpected call to action that local promoter and musician Joel Gilchrist received from
Rising From The Ashes: Heavy Metal Returns to Whitehorse Read More »
From November 2 to 5, youth from all over the Yukon will be converging on Dawson City to hone their art skills in the 16th
Calling All Arty Teens Read More »
The big fat airbus hit the tarmac in Whitehorse on Tuesday evening and departed Wednesday afternoon — William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of
“It Will Give Them Good Dreams” Read More »
Kristin homesteads at Marsh Lake with her partner Ron, her two sons and her stepson and her parents living close by. She had imagined having
Born at Home in Marsh Lake: Kristin’s story Read More »
If you’re doing a stage show about a highly-admired guitarist, being able to render the music is a big help. Fortunately, Whitehorse musician Nicholas Mah
The Yukon is recognized for its rich cultural diversity, and you are invited to experience it during the seventh national Culture Days and Doors Open
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Ever since she was a little girl, Teva Harrison drew. She studied art after high school. But, as it often goes, “needing to make a
Learning how to Live Joyfully Read More »
Although women of Paris played an integral role in the French Revolution, once the dust settled they were given a stern message by the new
The Laundress and the Kick Read More »
On October 1, the Yukon Comic Culture Society will invite Yukoners of all ages and experience to leave their solitary art holes and create comics
A Marathon of Creative Fun Read More »
On Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m., the ODD Gallery in Dawson City will be holding a reception for the opening of Perpetual Curiosities: A
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Thirty days hath September, April, June and November. All the rest have 31, except for stupid February. Apparently, February didn’t get the memo, or just
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Falen Johnson doesn’t know where the expression “salt baby” came from, but it’s a moniker the First Nations actor-turned-playwright acquired at birth. “I don’t remember
Exploring Identity Read More »
In this two-part series Alexander Weber writes about competing in his first Ironman triathlon. In Part One he told us about his race preparation and
Two new exhibitions curated by Jennifer Bowen Allen, of the Dene Nation, opened Sept. 2 at Arts Underground. In the Focus Gallery, a group show
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September is harvest time. Berries are juicy and ripe for picking; root crops need to be dug and stored. The shortening days are a clear
“You just take a cup full of piss,” he says, “And then you throw it up high – like, splash it around on your roof,
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Community in the Yukon is small. For filmmakers, it’s even smaller. That sometimes causes competition between people in the territory who try to make it
On Saturday, Sept. 24, patrons of Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall in Dawson City are in for a treat as Gertie and her gals put
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Katelyn Clark and Julie Ryning , as musica fantasia, released their first album. They stopped in The Yukon as part of the album tour.
13th Century Music Read More »
Etsy.com’s coast-to-coast pop-up event is back in Whitehorse for a second year, celebrating local artisans. Over a dozen vendors will be there with wares for
Imagination & Artistry at the Whitehorse Etsy Sale Read More »
A wide variety of exotic animals from Cuvier dwarf caimans, pythons, tortoises, tarantulas, a black lemur and opossums are being brought to Whitehorse for the
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Hello, dear readers. The Annual Territorial September Scramble is on in full force. Up the Klondike Highway where the winters are darker and colder than
Dawson Tinder Report Read More »
Harvest time. At the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in (TH) Teaching and Working Farm, there will be a feast to celebrate a summer’s worth of hard work.
If you love beer and food, you’ll love this spin on the traditional Winemaker’s Dinner: Hops ‘n’ Grub. Seated at a long table with
Two Chefs, a Dinner and a Whole Lot of Beer Read More »
For me, the summer of 2016 has been the best berry year ever. My berry season starts with wild strawberries and they were bigger than
When I was a kid, we had yellow curry powder in the house for exactly three dishes: curried rice with raisins, curried chicken steamed buns
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From Beirut to Buffalo, then Whitehorse. That’s how Clare Preuss sums up the summer of 2016 from her standpoint as an itinerant stage director. The
Gabriola Islander Bob Bossin brings his one-man musical Davy the Punk to The Old Fire Hall next Thursday, Sept. 22 and to Dawson City the
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Dear Reader, having just read the title of this article, I assume you may believe the following about myself: I am insane, and I am
We’re getting ready for winter and so are the birds. They’re chirping and feeding everywhere and the sky is alive with flocks of all kinds.
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It is possible to come up with a million-dollar idea. But, from that eureka moment to seeing your bank balance tip over into seven figures,
Mentors now visiting Yukon entrepreneurs Read More »
Ok, so when I hear the words “pelvic floor” the folks I think of are pregnant women and the elderly. It’s also a term that
The Yukon Derby Girls host their first bout in 3 years A bout is a game. Bouts are two 30 minute halves, with a 30
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When Charles Ketchabauw and Lisa Marie DiLiberto rolled into Whitehorse late last month, they weren’t your typical rubber-tire tourists. Sure, they had two small kids
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Remembering the five species of Pacific salmon is as easy as counting the fingers on your hand. Start with your thumb, which rhymes with chum.
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What you eat and drink before a long run impacts your performance and your ability to recover, post race. If you’re looking to beat a
Eating for Endurance Read More »
The clever people who invented Pokémon Go obviously did not have my generation in mind when they launched the new smartphone craze that’s taking the
Out of the basement, into the parks Read More »
Say you’re a single person throwing a barbecue. No stranger to the rigours of quality event coordination, you line up a food and drink theme,
The Tale of the Tinder-Q Read More »
We Found Roads is their latest album – and also the personal story of Cie and Karisa Hoover. They are a two-person indie rock band
Four Years on the Road and Still Going Strong Read More »
Expect the unexpected. This is good advice for both performers and audience at a typical improv event. Mind you, “typical” is a misnomer for a
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At the downtown community garden in Whitehorse, a beekeeper tends to the newly built beehive in the fading evening light. Nearby, a gardener waters his
Whitehorse: The Edible City Read More »
Whitehorse chef and cookbook author (and What’s Up Yukon columnist) Miche Genest has a wonderful description of the Fireweed Community Market: she calls it “community
A Market for the Whole Community Read More »
I wrote this in 2013 for Dave Mossop at Yukon College as part of my course requirements for NOST 201, A natural history of the
Mushroom Confidential Read More »
Mushroom season starts in spring. On a hike at the end of May, I came upon some black morels. In the Yukon, morels usually only
Mushrooms in the Yukon Read More »
After you’ve picked your first few batches of mushrooms, and haven’t landed in the hospital, you’ll find the mushroom conversation branches into themes of field
Not for Novices: Beyond Beginner Picking Read More »
“I would have loved to have had midwifery care and a home birth for all my pregnancies, but that wasn’t possible,” says Christine, a Whitehorse
Birth of a Family: Christine’s story Read More »
I recently discovered a great trick for keeping strawberries fresher for longer: wash them in a one part vinegar to 10-parts water solution, then leave
“Play ball!” These words will be ringing out in Dawson City this Labour Day weekend. From Sept. 2 to 5, teams from the Yukon, Northwest
Can We Beat Alaska This Year? Read More »
This is the second year that Northern Vision Development has challenged Whitehorse restaurants to make the best burger. This year six restaurants took the bait
Sampling the ‘challenge’ Read More »
Amelia, 31. University of Alaska Fairbanks. Yukon College. Grad student, artist and musician. Happy to be back up North after a year at school! Small
Introducing the Intricacies of Tinder in the Yukon Read More »
‘Tis the season where giant vegetables are being harvested from gardens and potentially prize-winning jams are being churned out for display in the hopes of
The Frantic Follies Vaudeville Revue is the longest running independent theatre company in North America. Or, at least, that’s Grant Simpson’s speculation. He’s also got
The legacy of the Follies Read More »
I always forget the way this works, how fast things change here. In the hot, hot days of summer, I think it will last forever
That Wasn’t the Plan Read More »
What a happy day it was when my four-year-old daughter Emily opened a gift from my wife and I revealing a classic game from our
Summer Lessons in Hippo Munching Read More »
As the summer comes to an end, I reflect on my first day as a homeschooler. It marked the day of a wonderful beginning of a new chapter.
Back to school? Not for Me Read More »
Jackie Yaklin is a true knitter. If you see her at the dentist office, she likely has knitting needles in her hands conjuring up something
A new place to knit Read More »
Harlan Pruden and Marney Paradis are PhD program at UBC. Pruden gave a talk to a group of peers – including Marney – after class
Questioning the World Read More »
People run from using an outhouse. The KVA in Dawson City put that running to good use in the Great Klondike Outhouse Race.
The Great Klondike Outhouse Race Read More »
Over two days, 20 DJs, local dance troupe BoSo and a live painter will perform at the 11th annual Paradise Electronic Music Festival.
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The final week of Icelandic adventuring saw us completing the Ring Road, which encircles the whole country and has tourist spots dotted along the way.
Final Days and Thoughts Read More »
I bought a nectarine in Juneau a couple of weeks ago. It looked large and rosy and promising. The flesh was firm and yet it
Making Sangria While the Sun Shines Read More »
What do robots dip in salsa? Microchips! Salsa is the Spanish and Italian word for ‘sauce’, and besides being incredibly easy to prepare (chop stuff
Chunky Chipotle Salsa Read More »
Kid Vicious, Starbuck’s Revenge, Goat. No, not my favorite B-movies, but mountain bike trails christened by those who build and ride them. All of these
Catch the Infection Read More »
“I call this one ‘The Matchmaker’… because she’s the one who matched my mom and dad to me.” Ryan Lawrence, 14, beams at his work
Through the Eyes of our Youth Read More »
A question that pops up every now and again is, Would students be better off without a summer vacation? This stance claims that the luxurious
It may not be on the scale of the Atlin or Dawson music festivals, but the second annual Keno City Music Festival has a cachet
A Weekend of Free, Homegrown Music Read More »
In a second-floor office of Alkan Air, there is a bulletin board that holds photos of pilots with their aircraft. The pilots are smiling –
Learning to fly just got easier Read More »
Aristotle famously noted that humans are political animals. As I see it, human behaviour can be viewed in its most primal and pure state whilst
The Politics of Rotary Park Read More »
We moved into our newly built log house one week before my due date. We were racing against time, because we planned our home to
My First Baby: Emma Read More »
The Yukon is filled with culinary hidden gems, according to Eric Pateman. A culinary expert, Pateman had no idea how rich the Yukon food scene
The Yukon Culinary Festival Tells a Story of the Yukon, Through Food Read More »
“They just don’t stop!” That’s the coordinator of the Yukon Cello Project, Nico Stephenson, describing the energy and enthusiasm his students bring to music class
Cello Lessons in the Communities Read More »
97 Yukoners aged 55 to 91 participated in the 2016 Canada 55+ Games in Brampton, Ontario from Aug.16 to 19.
Off to the Races with Allan Benjamin Read More »
The late Alex VanBibber had a favourite refrain: “An outdoor life is a healthy life.” This is according to his friend, Harvey Jessop. Jessop wrote
Continuing the Legacy of Alex VanBibber Read More »
“Dänch’á Éh ma,” I begin the conversation with my mother in a standard Southern Tutchone greeting, uncertain and nervous about my speaking abilities. “Éyigē shrō
Learning her Mom’s Language Read More »
Whether you have a green thumb or not, you’re invited to the Horticultural Exhibition in Dawson City on Aug. 13. Tarie Castellarin and Helen Dewell
Be Amazed at What We Can Grow Up Here Read More »
When I was a kid my mom ran a park in the southern interior of British Columbia. Mabel Lake Provincial Park. Mabel Lake is remote
What’s Up in the Sky Read More »
Stargazing has long been part of the human psyche. For thousands of years, we – and our ancestors before us – have turned our eyes
Yukon Astronomical Society wants to make Whitehorse the Science-Centre of the North Read More »
From beading to working with hide and hair, “Textile and fashion endeavours are followed by a huge number of locals,” says Heiko Hähnsen. He’s the
Hands-On Haute Couture in the Junction Read More »
Yukon artist Lawrie Crawford imagined a gallery, an airy space with high ceilings and big beautiful windows. She could picture Suzanne Paleczny’s sculpture of Icarus
A portal to the world Read More »
Not quite a year ago, Jesse Cooke was in Ottawa to receive the Parks Canada Youth Tourism Entrepreneur Award. He was being recognized for his
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Yes, bear stories, undoubtedly a favourite topic in the Yukon and one that gets people talking. As I write here, there is a black bear
Avoiding Calamity with Bears Read More »
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about heading off on a trip down the Wind River. I was concerned that our group, with all
From the Ashes of A River Fail: Two Cocktails Read More »
There are two kinds of gardeners in the Yukon: those who can grow tomatoes and those who can’t. With Yukoner Bob Sharp’s Solar Growing Greenhouse Kit
He built a better greenhouse Read More »
Amelia Merhar knows what it’s like to be a foster child, to go from home to home, and to be without a home at all.
How Foster Care Shapes Lives Read More »
Another new initiative has sprung up on the Carcross Commons. Near the totem pole stands an off-white canvas wall tent. Inside, it’s set up as
The Tagish Kwan Photo Parlour Read More »
The ladies rule Dawson City this weekend. First up, the Dawson City League of Lady Wrestlers presents the North End Knockout on Saturday, August 6.
Question: What does a steam roller have in common with wood block printing? Answer: Joyce Majiski and Linda Leon. The two Yukon artists are hosting
Artists Going Flat-Out Read More »
Whitehorse resident Maureen McCulloch wrote her debut novel to bring a message into the world. She wrote the book under the pseudonym, Maureen Senecal. “I
Searching for Inner Truth on the Chilkoot Trail Read More »
The road that encircles Iceland, called Highway 1 or the Ring Road, offers access to many of the sights on the tourist track, called the
Vestmannaeyjar Voyage Read More »
The best cup of coffee I’ve ever had was at the table of Philippe and Leandra Brient in the log-hewn home they built themselves. Outside
Only woodfire for this ethical bean Read More »
You know those moments when you realize something awful? Your whole body goes cold as the dread sets in. Your eyes go wide and the
Your Fibre-less Diet is Making You Allergic to Everything. Here’s Why. Read More »
Evelyn Koh wanted a reason to stay in Haines Junction. She worked for years in Whitehorse, at the college and for the Yukon government. She
Passion for Fashion Read More »
The ATCO technician was confused. Normally reading meters is the simple part of the job, but this one seemed to be running, well, backwards. Time
Powerful Incentives Read More »
Kids and horses, life doesn’t get much better than that. 4-H is thriving in the Yukon. We are the Spirit Riders 4-H Horse Club, based
4-H is Good for Kids Read More »
In 2009, Ayla Sanders graduated from Vanier Catholic Secondary School and got a summer job in Paradise Alley on Main Street in Whitehorse. She did
WE DON’T KEEP TRACK OF TIME AN’ WE DON’T THINK IT’S A CRIME. OUR ALARM GOES ON AT EIGHT BUT WE LIKE TO BE LATE.
Didee & Didoo: INDIAN TIME Read More »
Once upon a time there were quite a few Jews in the Klondike. They arrived with the other gold rush stampeders. There were enough of
The History of Jews During the Gold Rush Read More »
Three photo-based shows currently on exhibit at the Yukon Arts Centre all aspire to convey something of the experience of living in the North. Of
Don your best Victorian era dress for the Yukon Historical & Museums Association’s (YHMA) third annual Charity Croquet Tournament.
No rest for the Wickets Read More »
From July 28 to 31 the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation will welcome everyone to their traditional territory. The First Nation is hosting the 13th biennial
A Celebration of Tradition and Culture Read More »
Claire Ness wasn’t even born in 1969, when the most famous rock festival in history took place. It’s possible her then-20ish parents, Roy and Penelope,
Another Field, Another Festival Read More »
There is something special about watching Special Olympics athletes compete. If you know people with an intellectual disability involved with the Special Olympics, then you
Especially Good Fun Read More »
“It’s a 1942 International,” Sid tells me as we are standing by a truck whose yellow paint is slowly chipping away with age. The truck’s
A Big Yellow Truck with a Past Read More »
From her cabin on her parents’ farm near Fort St. John, B.C., Jody Peck can see the broad, meandering Peace River, not far from where
Chronicling the Peace Read More »
KVA works with the Writers’ Trust of Canada, Parks Canada, and the Dawson Community Library to put on the Authors on Eighth Walking Tour.
The Dawson City Music Festival (DCMF) is a major draw. “One of the bands getting a lot of attention is called the Wet Secrets,”
Bringing Crowds to Dodge: 38th annual Dawson City Music Festival Read More »
By the time Danny Fernandez was 10, he had visited over two dozen countries during six years spent aboard a floating hospital that provided free
Underground at the Core Read More »
A small assembly of structures along Mountainview Drive has been quietly housing 45,000 young salmon each year for the past 25 or so years. The
School’s out for the summer, which means that summer camp is IN! An exciting new day camp is taking centre-stage this year in Whitehorse –
Spotlight on Kids at Vaudeville Camp Read More »
Whitehorse musician and adventurer Thorin Loeks is off on another journey. On June 4th, Loeks started to hitchhike from his home just outside of Whitehorse
Journeys That Open the Heart Read More »
Every year for 10 days, northern artists and art lovers gather in Inuvik, a small town of 3,400 in the NWT, to celebrate culture and
For the Love of Northern Art Read More »
It’s 6 a.m. on a rainy morning just before Canada Day. In six hours I need to be ready to drive to Mayo, with three
Spring in Iceland is a mostly cold, grey affair, strikingly suited to the harsh, rugged landscape. The road into the capital city, Reykjavik, from the airport
On The Benefits of Hot Pools, Mostly Read More »
On July 2, 1998, as Canada Day weekend celebrations carried out across the Yukon, a wildfire ignited. It was one of the largest and most
How To Do Your Part to Reduce the Risk Read More »
In summer, birding is all about the kids. Or, chicks. After the spring blitz of migration and mating, many birds are rearing offspring and staying closer to
Summer Birding: It’s All About the Kids Read More »
Saturday in Dawson’s Waterfront Park means it’s time for a couple of markets to open for business. The Farmers’ Market has been running for many
Saturday is Market Time in the Klondike Read More »
The music scene in Whitehorse is really something. Full of fresh, creative musical sounds that come straight from the heart and soul of artists who
A Music Scene Darling Read More »
Ten years ago husband and wife Dan and Jenna Misener were at Jenna’s parents’ house for Christmas. The couple was in Jenna’s room, going through
You Are What You Wrote When You Were a Child Read More »
When the hooligan are running, the rivers and harbour In Haines, Alaska host a fiesta of wildlife that congregate to feed on this little fish
A Family Tradition Read More »
For the sixth year in a row, Breakdancing Yukon Society (BYS) is inviting professional and aspiring dancers from across Canada for a weekend of performances,
We saw the queen recently. She wasn’t wearing a crown. She was sporting a big blue dot on her thorax though. The Cheshire Beekeepers’ Association,
Here’s Your New Home, Bees Read More »
Dawson City blooms in the summer. It’s a process that begins in some local commercial greenhouses and explodes after the horticultural booths at the Gold
The Strange Story of Mary Hanulik Garden Read More »
Director Daniel Cross visits the southern United States with his latest documentary I am The Blues (2016), highlighting living blues legends in the heart of
Living Blues Legends Read More »
The Atlin Arts and Music Festival, music, visual arts, film and food, is about building community through music and art.
Atlin Arts and Music Festival: A Feast for the Senses Read More »
Ping pong might be what prevents Shawn Hall from harpooning Matt Rogers, or keeps Rogers from dismembering his musical partner with an axe. The duo
Aroused and Ecstatic Read More »
I catch Heike Graf between the lunch rush hour at the Caribou Crossing Coffee and picking up her five year old daughter from school. “It
More than Just Coffee Read More »
The Hidden Histories Society Yukon collects stories and research on people of Asian and Black heritage who have contributed to the Yukon. It’s been doing
Pioneer Agronomist Read More »
This year the Yukon Film Society (YFS) returns to the Adäka Cultural Festival with more First Nations programming.
Resisting and Resurging Read More »
2016 Adӓka Cultural Festival: Kaska drummer Dennis Shorty , Gwich’in fiddler Boyd Benjamin, & Inuit throat-singer Kathleen Merritt
2016 Adӓka Cultural Festival: An Exploration of Old and New Read More »
Feeling like a gassy, nauseous, not-quite-your-awesome-self mess? It happens to all of us at one point or another. Perhaps you overate – indulged in some
Soothing Your Stomach Naturally Read More »
The relay creates memories worth cherishing. Piles of cyclist race through the Haines Pass, many in costumes. Many without training or practice or cycling experience.
The 2016 Kluane-Chilkat International Bike Relay: A Photo Retrospect Read More »
Panning for gold the old-fashioned way is an art and a science, though you don’t have to be an expert in either to take part
Gold Fever is Alive and Well Read More »
Jack London’s The Call of the Wild is not a particularly long book. A mere 70 pages, perhaps a few more in a version with
The Joys of Reading Aloud Read More »
Nine ladies in a voyageur canoe whose ages range from 23 to 62; 715 kilometres; paddling for Yukon Cancer Care Fund. Stix Together is a
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24 hour bike relays used to be en mode around North America, 15, 16 years ago. That’s when the first one was in Whitehorse, 16
A 24-Hour Mountain Bike Relay … for Everyone Read More »
Friends of the Palace Grand Theatre presenting A Klondike Cabin Companion, a live radio performance, bring community theatre to Dawson City.
Community Theatre at its Finest Read More »
When Oliver Jones was a mere 65 years old, he and his wife both felt it was time for him to retire after years of
Two brightly coloured shows of paintings adorn the walls of Arts Underground. While they share intense palettes, their worldviews contrast profoundly. The Things You Know
Bright Colours, Divergent Stories Read More »
Wildfire is as common in the Yukon as camping and bear sightings. There are roughly 150 wildfires in the territory every fire season.
Managing Yukon Wildfire: How, When and Why Read More »
Having a ringside seat at an Aaron Pritchett concert might just get you one of his trademark cowboy hats simply for being there. “When I
Pritchett Rocks Country Read More »
The Teslin Arena is going to be rocking on June 25. Canadian country acts Aaron Pritchett, Cory Marquardt and Roger Gabriel are coming to town
A Big Night in a Small Town Read More »
Look around. The birds are singing, canoes and kayaks are back on Subaru roof racks and my neighbour seems to have an urge for gardening
Summer Fun has Begun Read More »
Scott Wilson doesn’t credit either ’50s TV host Arthur Godfrey or campy falsetto Tiny Tim with the current popularity of the humble ukulele. Instead, the
Out of the Rec Room Read More »
France has the Tour de France. Italy has the Giro d’Italia. And here in the Yukon, we have the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay. The
Hot Ticket to Ride Read More »
After a long Yukon winter, you look forward to packing away your warm winter coat. We all look forward to the warmer days.
Farewell Winter, Hello Summer Read More »
On June 21st the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Society will be hosting National Aboriginal Day at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. The festivities are open to
Come On Out To the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Read More »
There are numerous ways to get into yoga – just ask any of the instructors at the newly-opened Soulstice Yoga Studio in Dawson City.
A Passion for Yoga Read More »
Back for a third year, the annual Whitehorse Nuit Blanche all-night arts festival brings together national and local artists for an unforgettable solstice weekend. Fancy
5 Must-See Pieces at Nuit Blanche Read More »
I CAN’T SLEEP. I SHAKE. I’M NERVOUS. I CAN’T BREATHE. I CAN’T TALK. I ALMOST CHOKE. MY HEART BEATS FAST. I GET STIFF. I CAN’T
Didee & Didoo: BEFORE A RACE Read More »
Did you grow up or work in Tungsten, in the Northwest Territories? If so, you’re invited to a party and might not even know it.
A Warm Home in a Cold Place Read More »
I had a great chat recently with Heidi Loos. She is organizing the first Yukon Chalk Art Festival for Unlikely Events Yukon. The Festival will
My daughter’s dad and I started taking our daughters for Dempster Highway camping adventures around 1991, and the magic and fun times of those trips
Finally summer is here! This is the most funnest season of the year, but my horse, Hollywood, probably loves it more than I do. This
Summer: A Kid’s Perspective Read More »
Audience members with program “maps” in hand will be guided through the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre for a unique performance adventure from Gwaandak Theatre, showcasing
Gridlock. We hardly ever have it in Whitehorse and if we do we can likely, easily, take another route to get where we are going
Neuroscience and Everyday Living: Part 3 Read More »
Ever wanted to toss a log or throw a 20-pound rock? Top of the World Highland Games and Celtic Festival in Dawson City is for you.
On Top of the World at the Top of the World Read More »
Major Funk and the Employment is a big band with a big sound. It has some big changes since bassist Etienne Girard put the group together.
Big, Loud and Funky Read More »
On Monday mornings, I get up and check my email. If I have worked over the weekend, I usually only have 30 or 40 unread
A (Very Rare) Letter From The Editor Read More »
In the pines, in the pines, the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival will take place June 10, 11, and 12. It is held annually at
Pickin’ on The Junction Read More »
When it comes right down to it, perhaps human evolution has all been for naught. My mind started drifting on that particular stream recently, as
It is All Just About BBQ Jealousy? Read More »
According to Israeli physicist Moshe Feldenkrais, “hurrying is bad for learning.” How many of us hurry through our day ensuring that the garbage has been
Neuroscience and Everyday Living: Part 2 Read More »
It’s a gathering where you may sip the tingly bitterness of a pale ale, sample salty snacks from the “bacon booth” and lock eyes magically
Oh, Beer. Maybe Next Year? Read More »
With the season of marathons and relays upon us, your training plans may be kicking into high gear. And heading into competition – whether personal
Boost Your Workout the Tasty Way Read More »
One of the stops along Dawson’s 8th Avenue Writers’ Block is Jack London Square, home of a part of Jack London’s Klondike cabin and the
Celebrating Jack London’s Legacy Read More »
Looking for a memorable northern road trip? The 17th annual Tombstone Weekend on the Wing (WOW) offers three days of fabulous hiking, a birding festival
Putting the WOW in Tombstone Park Read More »
When you think of the Greek philosopher, Plato – if you think of him at all – the expression “party animal” might not come to
It’s Not All Greek Read More »
Can we change our brain just by thinking? Neuroscience would have us believe so. For example, a calm brain is more capable of learning, working
Neuroscience and Everyday Living: Part 1 Read More »
Sid van der Meer hustles about Beaver Creek’s Visitor Information Centre preparing his workplace for the 2016 tourism season. With new Yukon tourism commercials airing
Propeller Invention Read More »
The gentle, warm summer breeze touched our faces as we stood watching the bees. The bees were just doing their thing: flying in and out
The Bee Diaries – April 2016 Read More »
The CutOff Restaurant & Pub has really nice customers. On a Sunday night, looking at the crowd that has come in for the ever-changing weekly
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A few weeks ago, in a light-hearted piece about bucket lists, I mentioned a trip to England with my father 20 years ago this month.
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One of Brian Fidler’s first memories of the Yukon is sleeping on the couch at The Guild Hall. He had just arrived in town and
New Artistic Director used to couch surf at The Guild Hall Read More »
A new trend in hairstyles is likely to emerge in workplaces across the country during the first week of June: helmet hair. From May 30th
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