As I reflect upon the approaching year end, I would like to thank you, the readers, for providing me with encouragement, enthusiasm and support for
Closing out the Old Year and Ringing in the New! Read More »
Part 5 of 6 Yukon society is a peculiar blend of the arts and the outdoors – with a healthy dose of practical knowledge thrown
Given that it had been a mild winter thus far, the thought of bone-chilling cold was not top of mind. Rather, I was preoccupied with
Pimp My Ice Shack for Christmas Read More »
There are few holidays more revered in tradition than Christmas. In our hearts and minds, Christmas holds a special place all its own. For most
Celebrating Traditions of the Holiday Season Read More »
The chef at the High Country Inn is getting very excited. It is time, once again, for the Yukon Fish and Game Association’s Banquet, Award
Fish & Game banquet offers a taste Read More »
40 Santas donned the red and white and ran [pub crawled?] the entire two blocks of Main Street in Manayunk. Or.
The Real Santa Claus Does Not Run Read More »
As I start this article, I should reveal to you that this CD is not for the weak. There is much reference to making merry,
Expatriate Cellos and the Way of the Party Read More »
Award-winning journalist, Carol Morin, wants to hear from Northern women. “What’s really important to me is, as women, we all encounter the same struggles,” said
Northern Women Asked to Put it in Writing Read More »
Every once in awhile, the universe and karma come together in some truly spectacular ways. So here is my story … so far. As most
The Mount Before Christmas Read More »
Regulars to Whitewater Wednesday Jam Night might remember that during the summer, Alex Poitras played wild traditional Québec songs that got the audience (the French
French Music Just for the Fun of It Read More »
Let me begin by saying happy holidays to each and every one of you. I know that gets said a lot this time of year
Extreme Christmas Shopping Read More »
My best Christmas ever felt humdrum and boring at first. I was a first-year university student in a Greyhound bus for 10 hours to spend
Christmas Comes to This Read More »
The Convention Centre is transformed by Emma Barr & Lauren Tuck for Wonderland Gala “It’s time Whitehorse had a New Year’s party.
Spend An Evening In Wonderland Read More »
In Klondike days, the oldtimers would have used canned spinach to make this quiche. Today, we have the luxury of being able to buy fresh
A Christmas Savoury Read More »
“Not well, she’s shell shocked and very concerned, incredibly concerned.” That is how Kevin Rumsey describes his wife’s reaction when he informed her that he
Risking Life to Fulfil a Calling Read More »
“If I had one wish that I could wish this holiday season, it would be that all the children of the world join hands and
The Poem That Launched Our Santa Read More »
A battle is raging inside the F.H. Collins Gadzoosdaa Student Residence common room. Potato, turnip and carrot skins fly across the tabletop as 18 busy
Anatomy of a Christmas Kindness Read More »
Finally, you sinners have reached that one special moment of the year when I consider whether or not I will forgive you for making my
My annual forgiveness tour Read More »
Just as the movie Twilight surprised the film industry, the success of Catalyst Theatre’s Frankenstein is surprising theatre watchers. Both are a hit with teenagers.
The very human story of Frankenstein Read More »
“To mush my own dog team under the crisp moonlight …” The words of the newspaper ad came to mind again during the 20-minute drive
Dogging It, Yukon-Style Read More »
The vibrant theatre community in Whitehorse is making room for some new, budding talent. After years of bringing innovative and imaginative works to local stages,
Calling All Young Writers Read More »
Cher Yukon, Yes, it is that time of year again. I can’t believe I have been in Montréal almost four months. Of course this festive
Christmas has exploded 12 doors down. Read More »
A swarm of fresh-faced teenagers stand huddled anxiously at the front of the hall, decked out in black and white, ties and bows, sparkly belts
And a Good Time Was Had By All Read More »
“You pour the brandy on the pudding and set fire to it?! You English are strange”. Whitehorse in the snowy grip of Winter 2001. Basement
Home for Christmas Read More »
When it comes to theatre, David Skelton says he believes Whitehorse audiences are “brave and sophisticated”. As Nakai Theatre’s artistic director, Skelton admits that last
Provocative Fringe Theatre Read More »
Talk to any Yukon musician playing Outside and you’ll get all sorts of small-world stories. Take Declan O’Donovan, lead vocals, piano and acoustic guitar for
The Return of Scotch Read More »
