A Thimble Full of Christmas Cranberries
thimble is a little cap worn on the finger while sewing. Common in past days, maybe not so common today (unless you are a quilter), […]
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Middle Row, Centre: The Power of Community
It’s a pretty safe bet that not too many of us will be worrying about peak oil during the holidays. But it’s an equally safe
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All I Want for Christmas is a Fishing Rod
You’ve written to Santa and he’s delivered. How he managed to maneuver that fully assembled nine-foot fishing rod down the chimney is best left a
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Blackstone Buzz and Fish Magnets
While APTN is ushering in the New Year with a number of great new shows, perhaps the biggest buzz will come from the premiere of
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Stepping up, write up
Plans are under way for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) annual general meeting in early January. I will post the time and place on
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No Round of Resolutions for Me
Before I seem like more of a curmudgeon than I actually am, allow me to state right off the bat: I’m not against New Year’s
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Airdog Action
For the uninitiated, hearing the words “boarder” and “rail” together might conjure an image of a skateboarder doing tricks along the guardrail of a public
On His Own, With Lots of Company
Raoul Bhaneja is his own uncle. Which means he’s also his own stepfather. Not to mention his mother, his sort-of girlfriend, the ghost of his
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Acadian as Rappie Pie
This summer I was in Dawson City at the farmers’ market, scoping out the best produce the Klondike has to offer. It was beet season
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How Do You Snorkel Backwards?
Neiafu, ‘Uta Vava’u, Kingdom of Tonga The first swimmer sprang from a standing position at the back of the boat into the warm, calm waters
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Peppermint Latte at the North Pole
Somebody pinch me. I’m really here in Santa’s Village! Rosy-cheeked elves and reindeer and Norwegian sweaters and tinkling bells. It’s so magical! Although December is
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When I Married Miss Wright
In retrospect, I was quite fortunate Miss Wright accepted my humble hand in marriage. At the time I met her I was gleefully stumbling along
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From Welding Class to LA
If all the people who have played at Whitewater Wednesday Night Jam, Dan Halen has the coolest name. And it’s his real name. “Write me
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Getting in Tune for Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is an ecumenical operation in Dawson City, and St. Paul’s Anglican gets the honour of hosting the 7 pm Carol Service because it
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Time: Freeze or Flow?
I love this creaky season, the turning of the wheel between one year and the next. The whole concept of measuring time in years is
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Tidings of Hops and Barley
It’s the season to eat, drink and be merry with friends and love ones. So what if we told you that you could kill two
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Play Makers: Yukon Winter Survival Tips
We are in the midst of winter now. Already we have endured record snowfalls, frigid temperatures near minus 40 and, for some, the reality that
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Some Like It Cold
With the snow blowing around and the temperatures dropping, most people and animals prefer to be indoors. This isn’t the case for the geese and
Take My Encyclopedia. Please!
Sometimes I wish I didn’t know how to read. No. That’s not true at all. I am endlessly grateful that I can read, and I
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Caring for That Christmas Poinsettia
The poinsettia, or Christmas Star as it is known throughout Europe, is one of the very few plants that bloom during winter and the holiday
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Footloose
Living in the North can threaten your style. Most of us dress weather-appropriate and forget about whether a blue North Face jacket will go well