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Issue: 2014-11-13
The writing is on the plant
The Yukon is known for its vibrant fireweed; it’s used to make jelly, soap, and artwork. For Yukon-based artist Helen O’Connor, fireweed provides material for
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Tibetan Peach Pie
It’s not often I give myself an impossible writing assignment but I’m doing so now because I’m intrigued by the challenge. Book reviews often have
Nebraska Turtle
Sid van der Meer has lived in Beaver Creek, Yukon since 1997. He’s made a comfortable home for himself, and a charming museum for friends
The Wasteland
Andrea Kastner has been fascinated by garbage for years. The Montreal native, who now makes her home in Hamilton, Ontario became interested in waste while
Home Grown
The phrase “food security” is becoming common, and it can be interpreted in several different ways. Whether it is a lack of food due to
A Day in the Woods
The first snow is a long-anticipated event for me. It is not only eagerness, but also apprehension, that keeps me company on my tenterhooks. Either
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War Stories
“We were praying and killing each other at the same time.” — A German soldier reflecting on D-Day Once peace is waged what do we
People Will Always Need Stories
“ One hundred writers from around the world in 86 events”, was the motto of the 2014 Vancouver Writers Festival. It kicked off with an
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Craft Boss
The Yukon is known for its craft fairs. From Dawson to Faro to Teslin, each community has its own craft niche. But when you get
No Tuning Required
He may be a classically-trained pianist, but Chris Donnelly doesn’t get bent out of shape if his instrument is less than brilliantly tuned. “There’s nothing
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