“The Last Potluck. Catchy isn’t it?” The man behind the cluttered desk utters this phrase while framing an invisible marquee with his hands. “I wish […]
Yukon Supergroup, Dandelion Wreath, Says Goodbye Read More »
“It’s one day, one night; one community, one fight,” says Donna Hogan, co-chair of the Relay for Life steering committee. “It’s the largest cancer fundraiser
Relay for Life celebrates, remembers and fights back Read More »
There is a story told about Gichin Funikoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate, in the later years of his life. He was at a senior
I’m calling you out. A great theme and a great refrain from a jam-packed CD from the National Microphone Association, an experiment in collective activism
Activist Yukoners Behind a Musical Movement Read More »
If you asked your spouse if you could take five years off work in order to devote your time to writing, what would they say?
Simon says, Put your writing first Read More »
Andrea Simpson-Fowler has a choice for audiences: if you want to see cute little kids and a mix of entertainment, come to the recreational show;
Leaping Feats: on stage and screen Read More »
As I watched Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama duke it out in the United States, I found I was getting more and more jealous of
Saluting those crazy enough to lead Read More »
Ravens are laughing outside my window as I write this. The sun came up at 5:30. A river runs through my city and mountains to
When we find ourselves in the place Just Right Read More »
With the days getting longer and nights warmer, the plants in your greenhouse should be thriving. Your greenhouse plants, tomatoes, cucumbers or squash, may start
Pollination: Let the Bees Do It Read More »
At about that time, Jack was learning that a stitch in time, saves nine. Although it’s an extreme example, the above sentence will no doubt
Vain jangling, a lullaby for readers Read More »
Every amateur astronomer’s dream is to have totally dark skies, right in their own backyard. No time spent loading all your telescopes, binoculars, tables and
Lights down and stars up Read More »
With less and less time to maintain gardens, containers are becoming more and more popular as an alternative to mass gardening. Not everyone has time
Fresh Ideas for Container Gardens Read More »
Regulars to Peggy Hanifan’s Whitewater Wednesday Jam Nights at Flipper’s Pub are familiar with her song, My Favourite Son. More recently they’ve also been able
Peggy’s Favourite Son Takes the Stage Read More »
Nick Robinson, 19, has an “explosive” style. He likes to do a lot of flips and power moves when he breaks. For Robinson, breakdancing is
Breakdancing With the Best Read More »
For many dedicated anglers, fishing is more than pulling large, toothy, scaly creatures out of the water and onto the dinner table. It may be
Connecting to Kenya Through Fish Read More »
I had a request to put together some information on which oils can be used to supplement a dog’s diet to improve their coat and
Mixing Dogs with Oil Read More »
This summer, the French community will play with new concepts; her artists will open their frontiers to create new music, performances, exhibitions, dance and more.
Steve Slade has been the self-described “Jack of all Trades” with Arts in the Park since its inaugural season.
Arts in the Park Returns for Year 12 Read More »
The words that come to mind when I think of the third chakra are fire, transformation, will, power, energy and control. We are all on
Igniting the Third Chakra Read More »
BY GEORGE MARATOS Jonathan Torrens may be best known by Canadians for his character “J-Roc”, the foul-mouthed trailer park rapping mama’s boy he portrays on
Rapping for Literacy Read More »
It is an impressive display of Ted Harrison’s Yukon. Wide swaths of bold colours of everyday life in a territory that is anything but “everyday”.
The Hougens present Ted Harrison Read More »
The Whitehorse Visitor Information Centre first opened its doors in 1996. Since that time it has greeted thousands of visitors arriving by land, sea and
True Ambassadors for the Yukon Read More »
BY JANELLE HARDY Scritch, scritch, scritch, went the sand as people walked through it. Sunbathers, surfers, boogeyboarders, wedding parties, everyone was on the beach basking
Music Festivals the Australian Way Read More »
BY TARA McCARTHY Variety is the spice of life. And Tang Productions’ Varietease aims to tickle all your senses. “Expect the unexpected. It’s going to
The shop is lined with seed packets and items for the outdoors, with a medley of unique giftware tucked away in the corner. Large cotton
For the most part, this column is used to keep folks abreast of contemporary beer issues and educate Yukoners in craft brewing culture. Often times,
The Poly Flash Carey Special is one of the most widely used flies in lakes. Originally tied for trout in BC lakes, today it is
The Poly Flash Carey Special Read More »
It used to be the Chilkoot Brewery; now it’s the Yukon Brewing Company. Either way, it’s the only craft brewery that outsells Molson and Labatt
A Taste of Beer-Making Read More »
Could rising food costs make us healthier? It certainly could, if we look at it the right way. As we have all been seeing in
The More Food Costs, The Less You Spend Read More »
BY TARA McCARTHY A crowd of young voices echoes through the hallway at the Wood Street Centre, accompanied by the soft sound of a piano.
A Storybook Song and Dance Read More »
