The Real Santa Claus Does Not Run
40 Santas donned the red and white and ran [pub crawled?] the entire two blocks of Main Street in Manayunk. Or.
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Expatriate Cellos and the Way of the Party
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,
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The Mount Before Christmas
Every once in awhile, the universe and karma come together in some truly spectacular ways. So here is my story … so far. As most
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Northern Women Asked to Put it in Writing
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
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Extreme Christmas Shopping
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
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DJ Jetpac Spins for Wonderland
Jared Tuck (aka DJ Jetpac) may be young, but he already knows he wants to be around music. Not born, but raised in Whitehorse, Tuck
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Spend An Evening In Wonderland
The Convention Centre is transformed by Emma Barr & Lauren Tuck for Wonderland Gala “It’s time Whitehorse had a New Year’s party.
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French Music Just for the Fun of It
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
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Didee & Didoo – Poem “Grandma and Grandpa”
Their names are Didee an’ Didoo, Grandpa an’ Grandma for me an’ you. Their pipes they’re always smokin’, and their English is broken. Didoo is
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Christmas Comes to This
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
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Risking Life to Fulfil a Calling
“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
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A Christmas Savoury
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
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Anatomy of a Christmas Kindness
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
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The Poem That Launched Our Santa
“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
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The very human story of Frankenstein
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.
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My annual forgiveness tour
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
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Calling All Young Writers
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,
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Dogging It, Yukon-Style
“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
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And a Good Time Was Had By All
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
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Christmas has exploded 12 doors down.
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
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Provocative Fringe Theatre
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
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Home for Christmas
“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
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Closing out the Old Year and Ringing in the New!
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
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The Return of Scotch
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
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Pimp My Ice Shack for Christmas
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
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Checkpoint Four – Oliver of the Yukon 4/6
Part 5 of 6 Yukon society is a peculiar blend of the arts and the outdoors – with a healthy dose of practical knowledge thrown
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Celebrating Traditions of the Holiday Season
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
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Fish & Game banquet offers a taste
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
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