‘Forgettings’
I have lost count of the number of times I find myself in the garage or kitchen or bedroom and asking myself this question.
I have lost count of the number of times I find myself in the garage or kitchen or bedroom and asking myself this question.
The first time we tried growing corn in the Yukon, we sowed the seeds directly into our garden box outside the house.
Barbara Chamberlin is looking forward to moving on to new endeavours. Her upcoming retirement from the Whitehorse Community Choir…
Carrie Mac’s stint as a mentor at this year’s Young Authors’ Conference is a return engagement, as she was here in 2013.
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Nakai Theatre’s newest production, New Age Attitudes: Live in Concert originated as part of PushOFF (which has now become Hold On Let Go)…
Why would anybody choose to wake up early on spring break and not get paid for it? I’m sure that many high school students…
Dance? Or Downtime? Read More »
Gabriel said that fancy moves like in hockey aren’t required on the broomball ice. “I don’t need to because if you fake one direction…
Broomball Dynasty, Part 2 Read More »
Halfway between your Granny’s chopped liver and some sort of pâté, these simple toasts come together quickly and feel a bit fancy.
Chicken Liver Toasts With Brandy And Arugula Read More »
Plans are in the works for the S.S. Klondike to embark on its maiden voyage this spring in the United Kingdom. The model boat version…
Upcoming Skills Canada Yukon competitors, Seth and Savvas, discuss how they recently became intrigued by welding…
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Fruit and oats and whole-wheat flour will all help you towards the goal of producing a perfect poop. Use any sort of frozen fruit…
Fruit And Oat Crumble Read More »
April is a month of birthdays for my immediate family, most of whom are scattered in the semi-wilds of Ontario.
Have Your Cake and Virtue Too Read More »
This time last year, my family was beginning our potty training journey. And this journey was filled with highlights, lowlights, setbacks…
As I began searching for idioms with a digestive theme, in honour of this year’s “Poop” edition of What’s Up Yukon, I discovered…
I remember it like it was yesterday … calling home from the hospital to see how my husband was coping with our one-year-old son
No matter how busy life gets, how chaotic your job is or how demanding parenthood becomes, there is one place you can still have a moment…
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On June 1, 2022, a tension crack was discovered in the Takhini Sanitary Trunk Main, similar to others noted along the escarpment…
‘Without A Paddle’ (Almost) Read More »
They say the family that plays together, stays together. Such is the case with the Nadon family of Whitehorse…
When Judy Tomlin sees landfills and thrift stores overflowing with discarded clothing, as a result of the current fast-fashion industry…
Thrifted and Gifted Read More »
Twenty-twenty four was the first year that the Yukon Agriculture Association (YAA) hosted the North of 60° Reception…
4-H Fun At The Yukon Agricultural Banquet Read More »
Asked what kind of a legacy she would like to leave behind, Beatty said hers would be a love for sport and competition…
The Long Goodbye: Part 2 Read More »
The Yukon Historical & Museums Association (YHMA) honoured five recipients of the annual Heritage Awards at a public awards ceremony…
Motus O is the only dance company that tours with its own defibrillator. That’s what James Croker says….
A Flippin’ Farewell Read More »
In northern Yukon, 343 kilometres of coastline stretches between the Alaska border and the Northwest Territories (NWT).
A changing landscape Read More »
Roasted citrus fruit (alongside savoury ingredients) are great in the winter. Citrus is in all the groceries and is lovely and juicy…
Chicken Thighs With Tangerine, Shallots and Garlic Read More »
On the snowiest day of March, I arrive at the Guild Hall to meet part of the talented team staging the Guild’s next production…
With the spring equinox behind us and patches of dry grass re-emerging from under the snow, gardening season is getting closer…
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There’s something about the name of this super-simple cocktail that conjures up the romance of cowboys and the Wild West.
Mount Sima will see a busy weekend and a huge celebration of snowboarding this spring when the Yukon hosts its very first…
At our house or cabin, bannock never gets old. In a ziplock or sealed container, it keeps for days in the fridge…
Pat Ellis spent years interested in the history of St. Mary’s Hospital in Dawson City, a largely undocumented subject.
Stories From St. Mary’s Read More »
Once upon a time there was a shepherd boy who was diligently doing his duties, according to Aesop, but perhaps got a little bored…
What’s Up Yukon spoke to the Whitehorse cross-country legend, recently, after she held a cross-country workshop at Mount McIntyre.
I visited Mom every day, trying to help her get her bearings and become as self-sufficient as possible. Only five years ago…
After working as a writer and stage manager on Larrikin Entertainment’s production of WYRD: a Musical Unfairytale, last year, Jenny Hamilton…
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I have had the good fortune to be selected as an Artist in Residence at Raven ReCentre for two summers now. My work with Zero Waste…
Carbon-Neutral Ham And Other Stories Read More »
A simple seasoned oil is a homemade way to make your life simpler and yummier. Experiment with different ingredients, lemon a day…
Olive Oil Poached Garlic Pasta Read More »
It’s a milestone year for the Klondike Institute of Arts and Culture (KIAC)’s Dawson City International Short Film Festival.
KIAC Still Going Strong At 25! Read More »
Periphery is an American progressive metal band known for their complex compositions and technical prowess
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It was a quiet day, the weather somewhat questionable as it had been for some time. Late January and rain showers…
A Musical Interlude Read More »
Shane McGowan has died.
Whether or not you enjoyed the music, he fronted the Anglo-Irish punk band, The Pogues.
We become our own biggest enemy as we age because we keep trying to do things how we used to do them and we strain or hurt ourselves.
Challenging The Aches And Pains Of Aging: Part 2 Read More »
The Sport Yukon Major Awards are presented annually to members of the territory’s athletic community for their contributions…
Yukon Celebrated the 2023 Sports Awards Recipients Read More »
I feel like I have learned a lot of life lessons working in the trades, having learned a lot about myself and how to work with others….
Skills Canada Yukon Interview: Isaiac Tracey Read More »
When the winds of winter howl, it’s time to welcome the warming flavours of South Asia and the Middle East. This recipe came about…
A Warming Stew For Cold Winter Nights Read More »
The Rocky Horror Dawson Show (also known as The Rocky Horror Picture Show) is coming to Dawson City! Hosted by the Klondike Institute…
Rocky Horror Comes To Dawson Read More »
I’m delighted to join the “Grey Matters” team of writers—partly because they are women I like and admire, but also because…
Thoughts About Grey Matter Read More »
Typically, the Whitehorse Community Choir performances mainly feature their Big Choir ensemble, with fewer selections sung…
Starting Spring With The Chamber Choir Read More »
It is absolutely no joke to say that women are incredible, with their ability to multitask, create, give birth and care for children.
All women are remarkable. Some inspire me more than others—especially Yukon women. The women I know in the Yukon choose a life…
We Are All Remarkable Read More »
Slow as the drip of cold birch syrup, long as our January tilt away from the sun—winter in the Yukon can drag on.
A Mid-winter Night’s Dream Read More »
The Volkswagen van slows down beside me. A layer of mud and dust almost hides the original blue colour. A young man leans over…
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The bipedal entities commonly called sasquatch are identified by many regional names and nicknames (to mention them all would simply…
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As we know in the Yukon, winter can be very hard. The weather can be horrid, as revealed during the small amount of daylight…
My Antidote To The Winter Blues Read More »
Although an item is out of season, does that mean it shouldn’t be in stock?
I was wandering through the grocery store…
In Stock, Out Of Season Read More »
Hello, everyone. My name is Taya Holmes and this is my first year in Spirit Riders 4-H, and I am the club reporter! I am thankful…
The darkest days of the winter months are behind us, and yet spring can still feel so far away some days. Whether you suffer from…
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For the past 20 years or so, I have made it a habit to try to find out the details about where certain songwriters get their initial idea…
Four ingredients: one-pot peanut butter fudge (chances are you’ve got everything you need to make this already in your cupboards)…
Peanut Butter Fudge Read More »
The Yukon’s new Story Laureate is John Firth, as announced in January by Commissioner Anne Webber. Over the next two years…
Meet Our New Story Laureate Read More »
Brian Fidler, artistic director for the Guild Hall Theatre, has a knack for choosing plays that everybody wants to be part of.
Mustard Is A Must-see! Read More »
Get out and enjoy the arts and performances at the upcoming (s)hiver Winter Arts Festival. The annual event is unique to Dawson City…
It’s Time To (s)hiver! Read More »
After Escher, a group show presented by the Yukon Artists at Work co-op gallery (YAAW) is coming in February at the Fourth Avenue…
Punjabi-Canadian drag artist Jolene Queen Sloan misses the Yukon. It’s where she got her start in a Rendezvous competition….
A Rendezvous Drag Show Read More »
The last 60 years of Rendezvous has seen many changes, be it the events, weather or the people. But, overall, the festival…
A Brief History of Rendezvous Read More »
Traditionally, these would not be filled with hot dogs, but something more like kielbasa. Honestly, this little change really ups the flavour…
Austrian-Style Frankfurter And Bacon Dumplings Read More »
Frou Frou is an electronic music duo renowned for their distinctive fusion of ethereal and experimental soundscapes.
Frou Frou’s latest record, Off Cuts Read More »
Dedicated to telling stories from the North, the NFB is proud to present these five powerful and illuminating documentaries.
5 Must-See NFB Films at ALFF Read More »
This year marks the 22nd annual edition of The Yukon Film Society’s (YFS) Available Light Film Festival (ALFF), taking place February 8 to 18
This Year At The ALFF Read More »
Low-effort vegetables are essential at this time of year. When all you want is rich, comforting food that’s easy…
Garlic-Roasted Cauliflower Read More »
People have told me that they have often been “chased away” from a certain area while in the bush, either while berry picking…
Tree-Thrashing Events Read More »
So many New Year’s resolutions, fad diets and trendy health makeovers revolve around restriction and deprivation.
New Year, New Food, New You Read More »
It is hard to sum up briefly, but overall it has been an exciting and very rewarding journey. Throughout my early twenties…
Skills Yukon Interview: Jonathan Fillmore Read More »
You will never forget the smell of rain in Namibia,” a friend told me when I disembarked for Namibia for the first time.
A Trip To Ovamboland Read More »
Three Yukoners have been selected as new recipients of the Order of Yukon. Yann Herry, Tim Koepke and David Stockdale
Meet The New Order of Yukon Recipients Read More »
I am chagrined. I missed our neighbour’s open house. Not only is this party the best place to catch up with friends that we only see here…
Eggnog, Rum Sauce And Cheesecake! Read More »
After the last cruise ships departed from Skagway, I enjoyed a quiet drive down the South Klondike Highway, stopping to take…
Whitehorse Photo Club Showcase December 2023 Read More »
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Yukon’s economy has been growing and gaining traction, according to Colin Gervais, senior advisor…
Closing The Labor Gap Read More »
Travelling (literally across the world) requires planning and also luck when you have a five-month old baby. But my husband Ryan…
Travelling With A Baby: Part 2 Read More »
For the Yukon’s theatre and live performance community, 2024 is set to start on a strong note, with Nakai Theatre’s Pivot Festival…
Pivoting Into the New Year Read More »
These past several weeks life in the natural world has been slowing down. Plants have died back, deciduous trees have lost…
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There’s something about this time of year that really brings out the excess, and that is what this sandwich is about. It’s salty, it’s sweet.
Mile-High Donut Breakfast Sandwich Read More »
I love Christmas. I love the lights and the presents, and I love to spend it in wintertime! Here are some of my more-memorable Christmases…
Christmas Around The World Read More »
It is easy to become cynical around the holiday season when we are bombarded on all sides with messages like this … telling us to buy
Giving The Best Gifts Read More »
Do you ever dream of spending a very quiet Christmas? How about taking time for yourself, to recharge, relax and reflect on the past year…
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Christmas is always something magical: lights, festivities, the atmosphere. But there are sides to it that nobody talks about.
All I Really Want For Christmas … Read More »
Dawson ushers in the secular pre-Christmas season just before the ecclesiastical season of Advent, with several weekends of craft bazaars…
It’s Bazaar Season In Dawson Read More »
On Thursday, December 21, at 8:27 p.m., a total of five hours, 37 minutes and 47 seconds of daylight will grace the rosy, yet perhaps weary.
Winter Solstice: Keeping Time In The Dark Read More »
I remember, as a child, lining up behind all the other kids, wearing my best dress and impatiently waiting…
Early Music, a production by Longest Night Society (LNS), featuring the Problematic Orchestra, is coming to the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC)…
In my house we take liberties with pasta sauce. Left to his own devices, my roommate will throw in juniper berries, birch syrup, preserved…
Pasta Extravagances Read More »
Kim Hudson’s highly-varied background looked like indecision in the beginning, but she says it has turned out to be a rich resource…
Kim Hudson Launches Her New Book, The Bridge Read More »
From Marcahuamachuco we continued heading south along the Andes, spending the night in Santiago de Chuco, the birthplace of César Vallejo…
Exploring Peru: Part 3 Read More »
My experience in the trade sector has been inculcated. From all the support you receive for education and instructors…
Skills Yukon Interview: Anthony Steele-Legault Read More »
The idea to stage a Yukon production of Be More Chill – The Broadway Musical as a whole started when director, producer, actor and co-founder…
Broadway Comes to Whitehorse Read More »
In the 1990s decade, about 6,000 Grow Homes were built in Montreal, and as many across Canada and the USA. For Montreal architects…
Blue Camas, Blue Camas is a new children’s book, written by Danielle S. Marcotte and illustrated by Alyssa Koski…
Blue Camas, Blue Camas Read More »
When I first mention to people that I am thinking about starting the Elf on the Shelf tradition with my son, I am met with two types…
The Elf On The Shelf Is Coming To Town Read More »
December 11 was designated International Mountain Day by the United Nations General Assembly, in 2003, and has been observed…
The Mountains Are Calling … Read More »
Haa G̱aatáa Haa Ḵusteeyí — Our Trapping Our Way of Life, a new exhibit at Haa Shagóon Hídi…
I’m sure I wouldn’t have believed you if, years ago, you had told me how much I would hurt during the aging process. As it turns out…
Challenging The Aches And Pains Of Aging Read More »
Envision this … you’re trying to walk quietly through the bush; maybe you’re hunting grouse … Next thing you hear is a squirrel…
The Chatterbox Of The Boreal Forest Read More »
We met Roger Kempanien in a youth hostel on the outskirts of Gällivare, an iron-mining town in northern Sweden. My husband and I…
Sautéed Ruffed Grouse Breasts In Madeira And Cranberry Sauce Read More »
Whenever we’re lucky enough to have game in the freezer, there’s always a good amount of ground, which is fantastic and versatile…
Bacon-wrapped Meatballs With Smoked Paprika And Brown Sugar Read More »
Twenty-six years after it was first proposed by Pierre Berton, in 1997, and 19 years after it was officially submitted by Canada…
Tr’ondëk-Klondike Achieves World Heritage Status Read More »
As my son is getting older and continues to appreciate any opportunity to learn about new things, I thought, What better way to embrace…
Built by Reverend Bowen in 1900, the Old Log Church has been a constant presence in Whitehorse. The building has been in continuous…
That’s the word used to summarize the famous and funky log “skyscrapers” of downtown Whitehorse. In 1999, a heritage building report…
Still Fabulous After Three-quarters Of A Century Read More »
Here in the Yukon we are so lucky to be surrounded by an incredible richness of heritage and historical places. Like all things inherited…
What Does Yukon Heritage Mean To You? Read More »
Family movie nights have always been something special in my household. Starting as a kid, I still remember those Friday nights…
Family Movie Night Read More »
Dedicated to the memory of Mr. Kennedy who taught grade-7 science, French (with a Scot’s accent) and music…
It’s A Self-Evident Obviosity! Read More »
After following the hot and dry Peruvian coast north to Lambayeque, we turned east. In a single day we left the Pacific Ocean…
Exploring Peru: Part 2 Read More »
In July of 2014, I was attending the Moosehide Gathering, hosted by the Tr’ondëk Hëwch’in First Nation (THFN)…
The Swimming Sasquatch Read More »
The leadup to the holidays is always a busy time for the Whitehorse Community Choir. With their annual Christmas concert around the corner…
Christmas With The Choir Read More »
I miss summer already, and to me summer means endless hot dogs. Here’s a quick and cheap hash that has some flavours of summer.
Hot dog, Red Onion and Russet-potato Hash Read More »
Since its launch in 1998, World Kindness Day has been celebrated around the world, each year, on November 13. Started by…
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Over the past few years, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 254’s Remembrance Day Ceremony, in Whitehorse, has faced numerous challenges…
The Yukon Remembers Read More »
All this talk about Buffy Sainte-Marie’s true identity reminded me of the first band I was ever in. Me and my buddies had a hairball idea…
Peter Jickling was part of What’s Up Yukon’s editorial team from 2012–2015, during which he wrote a weekly column…
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Tell us about your experience in the trade sector so far? I have worked in all aspects of my trade—from educator, to employee, to entrepreneur…
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I hear lots of doom-and-gloom talk about the rising costs of food, gas, wood and electricity … in articles, radio and TV commentaries…
Waste Not, Want Not Read More »
Bicycle touring in the sunny desert has its perks. Always hot and dry, you forget where the rain jacket is in the chaos of your panniers…
Every fall, for the past several years, my sister has said to me, “Sister! Have you made a pumpkin pie from scratch…
The Pumpkin Eaters Read More »
A 2016 article in The Guardian stated that one-third of new mothers struggle to bond with their babies. For me, and still to this day…
Babies and Bonding Read More »
While the beginning of November signals the closure of the vast majority of big game hunting in the territory, another incredible opportunity
The feature film Kings of the North is slated to run at the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC) on Nov. 10, 2023, and one of the film’s co-creators…
The Kings Are Back In Town Read More »
A few years ago I was lucky enough to tag along on a road trip to the north of Peru. I say “lucky” because it was a once-in-a-lifetime…
Exploring Peru: Part 1 Read More »
It’s been a while since we caught up with Brandon Isaak. Far from idling since our last conversation, the Whitehorse-born blues songster…
Brandon Isaak Is Back At It Again Read More »
My experience has been really good! I have had opportunities to work with some very talented trades people.
Skills Yukon Interview: Pelly Vincent-Braun Read More »
As Halloween inches closer, I find myself getting quite excited for all of the upcoming festivities that this time of year entails.
This Is Halloween (now that I’m a parent) Read More »
Many would argue that the point of Halloween is to be scary. Blood and gore and gruesome things are turned into costumes…
A Less Scary Yukon Halloween Read More »
Last Halloween, I scared my son. This year, he got me back. He got me back good. We both did it unintentionally.
My Son Sees WHAAAT? Read More »
An easy breakfast play on a classic potato chip. When you’re chopping the green onions, try to keep the white bits…
Sour cream And Onion Egg Tacos Read More »
This sighting took place at Marshall Creek in the early evening of Wednesday, July 20, 2014, by four ladies…
The Curious Sasquatch Read More »
Snow came late this year. It was October 5 by the time we saw white on the ground outside the cabin. We received 17 centimetres of snow…
Another Trapping Season Is Here Read More »
The hunters are returning the leaves have gone and there’s snow in them hills—it’s the season for big pots of stock simmering on the stove…
The Yukon Literacy Coalition (YLC)’s team was sad to break the news that after more than a decade of providing a safe space…
Searching For A New Home Read More »
A summer’s worth of free noon-hour concerts at the Front Street Gazebo has come to an end for the third year in a row.
Another Successful Season Of Summer Music Outdoors Read More »
The buzz of summer is over, and the days are getting shorter. All of a sudden, it seems, we have so many extra hours of darkness to fill.
Jump-start Your Creativity This Fall Read More »
Actually the summons was for my wife to appear for jury selection. And it’s her second time. The first time, the selection was for a trial…
When Brianne Bremner got the email from the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition (YAPC), asking for her company GBP Creative, to shoot…
Untold Storytelling Read More »
Egg rolls may seem like a lot of work, but you’ll be impressed with what a big difference making your own can make in the final product.
Cabbage And Ginger Egg Rolls Read More »
Gnocchi are easy to make with pantry ingredients and are just enough of a project for a lazy weekend afternoon. Try them served with…
Sweet Potato Gnocchi Read More »
Vanstones joked in their first bio that the band was “forged in the fire of a global pandemic,” according to guitarist and vocalist …
Meet The Vanstones! Read More »
I fell in love with northern pike this summer. If you’ve ever seen a pike up close, you’re probably wondering how one could love…
A Love Letter To Pike Read More »
Yes, it’s that time of year when the leaves drop like flies; and no, this column isn’t about that. Nor is it about falling in love…
Yukon Prize for the Visual Arts co-founders Julie Jai and David Trick announced, during a gala show at the Yukon Arts Centre (YAC)…
Meet This Year’s Yukon Prize Recipient Read More »
Edges is a new solo exhibit by watercolour artist Lauren Waters, which will run throughout October at the Yukon Artists at Work gallery.
Living On The Edge Read More »
When the Guild Hall pivots from one show to the next, there’s often quite a bit of overlap. As artistic director Brian Fidler
…
Who among us has not received a large zucchini from a neighbouring gardener, at the end of the summer? I was gifted a two-pound…
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“You look a little pale,” I tell Heinz, our sports writer, after I greet him.
“But I am feeling better, for sure,” he yells.
The promise of a fresh start (empty rooms to make your own, and perhaps a little more living space) is extremely appealing.
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Sometimes we take the most precious things in our lives for granted: our health, our families, the air we breathe.
Gratitude For This Yukon Life Read More »
Summer has rapidly turned into fall and it’s only a matter of time before the first snowflakes drift down to cover the golden leaves…
Appreciating Rosehips Read More »
Cooking torn bread in garlic-and-chili-infused butter gives the final dish little pockets of flavour and texture…
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Throughout my life I’ve legally changed my name, twice. Not to evade the law or because I’m trying to hide…
Janna Swales wants to make plastic “something” to treasure. But to make a real difference, she has her sights set on working…
Fall is here! One can feel it in the change of light as the days are getting shorter. A few weeks ago, Germans were sweating…
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Three generations—including two children, two teenagers, eight adults and two dogs—got together for a week at a B&B…
During the afternoon of July 11, 2011, a Crestview resident decided to go shopping in downtown Whitehorse. Driving from his home…
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It’s a good life … or, from the movie Oliver!, “It’s A Fine Life” (a very fine life!). Yes, I’ve taken to incorporating song titles…
Steve McGovern started running a comedy series at the Boiler Room in April 2022. The comic had been performing in the Yukon since 2009…
Where Laughter Boils Over Read More »
Tibetan Buddhist monk Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche has been coming to the Yukon for nearly two decades, every year until the pandemic hit.
Transforming Your Experience Read More »
The tip of my rod jerked and dipped toward the dimpled grey water, and I glanced up at our guide. He shook his head.
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If you’d like to scale up (or down), for this recipe, the batter is equal parts beer and flour, which makes it easy to serve one person…
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After spending the summer in the B.C. Kootenays and before returning to the Yukon, my boyfriend and I decided to wrap up the summer…
Passing The Test Of Time Read More »
When Discovery Day came around, I planned a special Mother-Son Day for my toddler and I since my husband had to go into work…
“It was a brand-new century when Robert Service wrote in one of his poems about the Arctic trails (that had their secret tales)…
Art has always been infused in Leah Day’s life. The abstract surrealist artist, who is also an actor, voice actor, poet, writer and musician…
My experience learning the trade of plumbing has been great. Like every job, there are highs and lows. But I get to see different aspects…
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Travelling with a baby is no easy feat, and if you’re crazy enough to do it, you need to prepare yourself very, very well.
Travelling With A Baby: Part 1 Read More »
When it launched in 1999, the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) was the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world.
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Hearing-impaired spouse: “You’re mumbling. I can’t hear any birds. The music is too loud … can you repeat that again?!”
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By all indications, the sasquatch would protect their area of activities by throwing rocks and other items in the direction of intruders.
I always knew I wanted to work with my hands and pursue a trade. Electrical called me the most because of the problem solving required.
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I am spending the summer “Outside,” away from the Yukon. These days I am in the town of Rossland, in the Kootenay region of British Columbia.
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A couple of weeks ago we dropped in on a friend on our way to Pine Lake, near Haines Junction. Just as we were leaving, he said…
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“I remember when we canoed the Pelly River in our handmade birchbark canoe, back in 2001,” Natasha reminisced as she looked across…
“Learn to paddle like a rockstar – conquer waves, gain confidence, and feel the rush. Dive into kayaking adventure on What’s Up Yukon.”
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was taught at a young age that an iconic red-and-white mushroom, known as the fly agaric (Amanita muscaria), was among the most dangerous…
Over the years, the Yukon Trappers Association has moved their location a few times but their mandate remains the same…
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Once you get good at these eggs, the butter will be browned and nutty, and the garlic will take on that perfect sweetness…
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Imagine that you’re on a summer holiday in the picturesque, coastal town of Portofino, Italy. You are sitting on a patio…
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Thanks to RuPaul Charles and her Drag Race franchise phenomena, drag performances are enjoying monumental popularity around the Globe.
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Ripple Foundation, a national youth-education charity with a goal of cultivating the next generation’s creative literacy skills…
Pride is busting out in three Yukon communities in late July and in August. Celebrating its 10th anniversary…
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, many key community spaces were forced to shut their doors, including the Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre.
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Negotiating with my three-year-old has become my side hustle these days. It is a constant uphill battle…
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The Whitehorse Glacier Bears Swim Club has had a fantastic season, if Head Coach Bronwyn Pasloski can say so herself.
My experience in sheet metal and welding has been thrilling. I have always been fascinated about how things are made…
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Nancy Ohm recently went to Germany, with her partner, to visit family and friends. After 11 years in the Yukon, the German…
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Summertime in the Yukon is an absolute joy. It is filled with barbecues, beach days, campfires and the never-ending supply of sunlight…
S’mores are great, there’s no doubt about it. Melted marshmallows and creamy chocolate sandwiched between graham wafers…
Life After S’mores: New Camping Dessert Options Read More »
I was not going to ask anyone to drive me to the Whitehorse airport at 3:45 a.m. on a Tuesday. It would have been cruel.
From Whitehorse To The Kootenays Read More »
In the fall of 2015, three B.C. hunters decided to hunt in a seldom-used area of northern British Columbia, in a location where…
Hunting The Hunters Read More »
There’s a scene in the old movie Beetlejuice that depicts the afterlife as starting in an office—an office full of old filing cabinets…
The Bureaucracy Of Death Read More »
We had moved to Calgary in ’99 for a career opportunity, and three years later, when that was fulfilled, we really needed to get back home.
They’ve Moved Back! Read More »
When Elder Lucy Sanderson (née Van Bibber) was growing up in her family home in rural Yukon in the 1930s, she dreamed of travelling.
Growing Up Van Bibber Read More »
A recipe for Fried Eggplant by our Seasonal Recipes Columnist Sydney Keddy. The trick to really great fried eggplant is flouring it twice.
Once again, this year, the annual Klondike Visitors Association (KVA) Authors on Eighth writing contest has two entry levels…
The Two Levels Of Authors On Eighth Read More »
Niki Parry always had a creative itch. The Yukon artist has tried all kinds of different creative endeavours…
A Little Art With Your Coffee? Read More »
Remember ironing? Some of you, like me, may still secretly love to iron. And we have the “real McCoy” to thank for that…
What is more intimidating than a three-year-old? The answer is easy: A toddler on wheels. Yep, definitely more intimidating…
Toddler ‘On A Roll’ Read More »
I love the hot days of summer that we’re occasionally fortunate enough to have here in the Yukon. You can usually overhear people…
The Sweet Simple Pleasures of Summer Read More »
A couple of weeks ago, the oil tank guys were coming to take out our old tank and pour a cement pad for the new one.
One More Rhubarb Apple Crumble Recipe Read More »
On June 7, Janet Patterson took the quilt that she had inherited from her grandmother, to Raven Recycling. Not to throw it away…
The Quilt Project: One Stitch For A Better Planet Read More »
I’ve grown up around carpentry, with my dad, as we do projects around home and at work. This year was my first…
Skills Canada Yukon Interview: Isabella Demers Read More »
Coyote attacks on humans are rare, but a quick internet search will list hundreds of these incidents. The greatest number…
Keeping Coyotes At Bay Read More »
Before Covid hit, the Yukon Roller Derby Association (YRDA) had built up its team and was preparing to participate in several tournaments.
Rolling Thunder: It’s Derby Season! Read More »
In 1974, we abandoned Calgary for a new life in Whitehorse with Henry the ‘51 Ford pickem’-up, a homemade camper…
They’ve Moved To Whitehorse Read More »
Everyone needs a friend who can bring them down a notch or two when they get too far up on their high horses.
Taking Your Friends Down A Notch Read More »
Growing up, I was always excited to invite my friends over for a big pool party to celebrate my birthday. I remember a collage of laughter…
Summertime, Party Time! Read More »
With the situation in Alberta this year, and remembering Fort McMurray, we are continuously reminded that we, too, live in the boreal forest.
The fourth trimester is known as the period after having a baby and it basically encompasses the physical, mental and emotional changes…
The Fourth Trimester Read More »
The world should have more ducks, really, and according to a well-known idiom, they should be in a row. That’s right…
Who Doesn’t Like Ducks? Read More »
About a month ago I visited the first place I ever picked dandelions: a small, pebbly beach on the Greek island of Alonissos…
Green It Up! It’s Dandelion Season! Read More »
A well-stocked pantry can be everything when you lead a busy life, and this recipe is mostly a lesson in what can be done…
Rice Sticks With Chili Oil And Cucumber Read More »
It’s one of the most-epic logistical and athletic feats to be pulled off in the Yukon and Alaska. Over 300 volunteers are recruited.
The Longest Night Society (LNS) is honoured to welcome violinist and clinician Karl Stobbe to the Yukon to work with…
All The Small Strings Read More »
After 16 glorious years of romance with the Yukon, I can’t help but think it might be time to experience something different.
How To Leave Your Lover Read More »
The day when my sweet little boy, who never wanted to leave his mama’s side, would suddenly jump ship and become…
Full Name: Oriana Gallina Age 17, grade 12Trade: Fashion Technology Skills Yukon Affiliation: 2023 Territorial Skills Competition Gold Medalist, 2023 National Skills Competition CompetitorSchool: F.H.
Skills Yukon Interview: Oriana Gallina Read More »
I don’t know about other languages, but English tends to have names for groups of creatures. These are called collective nouns…
Having Fun With Animal Names Read More »
After becoming aware of my interest in sasquatch, a friend shared his sasquatch encounter. The sighting occurred in early October…
The Dancer of Kotaneelee Read More »
Imagine yourself arriving at one of the antique libraries at Oxford University in England. As you enter through the arched doorway
Whispers in the Library Read More »
Has anyone else noticed a disturbing trend with the media? The number of articles on stuff that’s gonna kill ya?
What’s Gonna Kill Me This Week? Read More »
Sometimes it feels so hard to imagine that spring will come, that things will grow again and that there’ll be enough time…
10 Things That Gardening in the Yukon Can Teach You Read More »
I can see my breath in the chilly pre-dawn light as my lungs work a little harder than usual to get enough oxygen from the thin mountain air.
I’m sitting in an apartment just off Syntagma Square in Athens. Motorcycles roar by and a woman drags a big garbage bag to the corner.
Horiatiki (a.k.a. The Greek Salad) Read More »
“You have a desert in the Yukon?” I have heard this question over and over again since moving to Whitehorse…
The Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) has announced the return of the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival (YRAF)…
Riverside Arts Festival Returns Read More »
Do you enjoy the Yukon as I do? Going out and breathing the fresh air. Seeing the clear water of streams and lakes…
Dear Litterbugs (wherever you may be) Read More »
When I tell people I do animal communication, they often tell me that they know what their animals want. When my dog stares at the door…
Animal Communication Read More »
There is something really remarkable about playgrounds. Who among us doesn’t have core memories of playing…
Playground Musings Read More »
As I write this I’m finding it hard to focus. My thoughts dart back and forth, scattered and agitated. I could say that it’s the infectious…
In Search Of Boredom Read More »
As Ralph Waldo Emerson writes, “Self-trust is the first secret of success.”
Yet many of us are missing this.
Defending The Line, Achieving My Goal Read More »
Burger meets taco. It’s the best of both weeknight staples. Try seasoning the beef with taco seasoning if you’re feeling more taco…
I was recently sitting in the Vancouver Airport waiting for my Air North flight back to Whitehorse. It’s a scene familiar to most Yukoners…
For some, it’s drinking beer and camping; for others, it’s cleaning the yard and gardening: Victoria Day is just around the corner…
Victoria Day Musings and Meanderings Read More »
To say the Yukon Allsparks have been on a roll is an understatement. After coming away from the BC provincial FIRST Lego League Challenge…
Hey Now, You’re An Allspark! Read More »
Tuna rice balls wrapped in roasted seaweed sheets is a wordy way of saying Tuna Onigiri. You can fill these rice balls…
Have you ever taken on DIY (do it yourself) bathroom renovations in your home? We did. We were younger and ignorant…
Spring Renos For Seniors Read More »
Birdathon time. The Yukon Bird Club’s (YBC) annual fun and fundraising event will take place from 5 p.m. on Friday, May 26…
38th Annual Helmut Grünberg Yukon Birdathon Read More »
Every one of us who goes to school or who participates in sports experiences a number of teachers and coaches along the way.
Remembering Jamie Shaw Read More »
Well, I am very lucky to have had great opportunities in my trade but one unfortunate downside to cooking is that it doesn’t…
Skills Yukon Interview Bridgeen Barber Read More »
My drive to work has become a heck of a lot more fun these days. Regardless of how much I desire to crawl back into bed…
Carpool Karaoke—Toddler Edition Read More »
A pit bull has a forehead. A bull terrier’s head looks like a football. He’s got this great big nose so he can lower his head and bash…
OMG! It’s a Pit Bull! Read More »
Mother’s Day is an important time to recognize our mothers and everything they do for us in our families, communities and society.
A Matrilineage Of Wise, Magical And Creative Women Read More »
This recipe works well with a fish from the store or a fish from the river. Adding a couple bags of tea to the cure adds a bit of tannic…
Gin And Dill Gravlax Read More »
As a kid, I always enjoyed making something nice for my mom on Mother’s Day.That time of year would come around…
Mother’s Day—Then And Now Read More »
Founded in 1998 by Trish Barclay, the Fiddleheads create original theatre productions, organize barn dances, host jams, work with youth…
Fiddleheads Assemble! Read More »
Even if you are poor You can still shop at the free store The free store is no joke, ‘Cause you can buy an’ be broke…
Every night, at the same time, we begin our toddler’s bedtime routine. And, honestly, more often than not, things tend to go pretty smoothly.
The Never-Ending Bedtime Read More »
When we were growing up, I would hear stories from the Elders about the tribal wars between Dene and Inuvialuit. One story I remember…
Battle Lines In The Sand Read More »
Low-bush cranberries and lemon are two flavours that shout out “Spring!” at this time of year. The swans are flying overhead…
AKA Elena Ruz Sandwich, this is the lesser known version of the classic Cuban sandwich. The true version is made with sliced turkey…
Toasted Ham, Cream Cheese And Strawberry Preserve Read More »
Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs finally opened this winter, after around a decade in the making, though a good chunk of that process…
When Australia comes to mind, some of the first images we tend to think of are of surfing and kangaroos, and of the Sydney Opera House…
A ‘Tail’ Of Two Bubbles Read More »
I don’t use Google Lens often. It’s an app that is scanning almost everything and showing users the results on Google.
Through A Different Lens Read More »
His mellow voice started crafting an unvarnished tale, with campfire simplicity. I had never heard of the Edmonton Story Slam “Slam Off”…
The Delta Rambler Slams Edmonton Read More »
Last summer, I lived at California Beach in Tagish, Yukon. Living in the Yukon can make one a bit complacent when it comes to bears.
Is Your Bird Feeder A Bear Feeder? Read More »
Hands up those of you who have ever wished you could be invisible. Right? Right? Me too! There are all kinds of reasons it would be fun…
The Cloak of Invisibility Read More »
Yukon photographer Cathie Archbould headed to the Southern Lakes region recently with a group of friends to spend a day…
Annual events are a wonderful way to bring awareness to certain issues but, unfortunately, long-lasting change doesn’t come…
Nine Simple Ideas For Earth Day Read More »
I love cooked fresh pork belly, the exquisite combination of crispy skin, luscious fat and tender meat that chefs in the Yukon do so well.
The Venerable Pork Belly Read More »
Spring may be a season known for false starts, but in the Yukon, there’s one way to know it has begun, with the Rivers to Ridges’ annual…
Last fall, I moved into a new place that didn’t have a good set-up for storing wood. I like to have some chopped wood close to the door…
Is It A Dump Or A Resource Centre? Read More »
Earth Day is approaching. The annual event is held every year on April 22 and is celebrated by over one billion people…
Gifts From Mother Nature Read More »
This book tests my understanding of the word calamity, which is usually defined as “a state of deep distress or misery.”
There Is Much to Savour In This Memoir Read More »
A few years back, in the course of my genealogy search, I found my great-grandfather’s obituary. He joined the Toronto Naval Brigade…
OMG! He’s got a gun! Read More »
Growing up, we always had animals in the house. I honestly can’t remember a time when my family didn’t have a furry friend included…
I left you all at week 23 of my pregnancy, and now, when I look back, I wish I could be in so much comfort and bliss! Month 6 was amazing.
In January I stopped eating fresh vegetables, and my roommate quit his granola habit. We just didn’t feel like it anymore.
Fibre, Fibre, Fibre! Read More »
The life of a cat is a rather interesting one. They get agitated by birds, try to capture mice, are fascinated by dangling objects…
Toilet Training Frisky Felines Read More »
Several months ago, I described the joys and struggles of a couple of seniors adopting a puppy. She joined our household of three seniors…
Yukoners have been using the outhouses for a long-time. Sometimes they even race them. But whether they are made of old wood…
Yukon’s Own ‘Game of Thrones’ Read More »
Every parent goes into the process of having a child while knowing that diapers are unavoidable. Those sweet and precious little babies…
Through the university trades, I was introduced to Skills and saw an opportunity to inspire youth to enter the trades…
Skills Canada Interview: Dan Scobie Read More »
In May of 2010, a lady contacted me and invited me to visit Faro, to discuss an encounter with a group of Sasquatch…
The Guardians of Magundy River Canyon Read More »
Getting sick when you have little kids is certainly not uncommon. Those little germ collectors regularly sideline as germ dispensers…
Will we ever be healthy again? Read More »
The upcoming Yukon Youth Summit has a few main goals, according to Lindsay Cornell, executive director of Boys & Girls Club (BGC) Yukon…
The Yukon Youth Summit Read More »
Whenever I’m asked, “What exactly does a weekly men’s circle bring you?” and “What has changed?” I pluck my nasal hair…
Ripping Out Life’s ‘Nasal Hair’ Read More »
A few months ago I had the pleasure of travelling to Québec City for a few days. While there were many highlights of the trip…
To Taste ‘A Perfect Summer Day’ Read More »
Accommodation in Whitehorse is tight. Even if you manage to find a place online and even if you have actually met the landlord…
A Tenant’s Guide To Finding A House Share Read More »
When Pat Ellis walks around downtown Whitehorse, she sees evidence of the past because she knows just where to look.
The ‘Impertinent, Wacky Disorder’ Of Whitehorse In The ’50s Read More »
Most of the travelling I’ve done in my life has been solo. Sometimes it’s been out of necessity—but most of the time, out of preference.
Whether you feel that Valentine’s Day is overrated, highly commercialized or cheesy (or it’s your favourite holiday of the year)….
Reimagining Valentine’s Day Read More »
I had high expectations coming into the second trimester. I thought it would be like waking up from a bad dream …
A Northern Pregnancy Read More »
The Yukon Quest was previously 1,000 miles and is now split into two lengths, one on the American side and the other on the Canadian side.
Okra can be polarizing. Some people are really turned off by the texture, which can tend towards slimy. But if you embrace the slime…
Fried Okra With Spicy Mayo Read More »
Many of us feel isolated, bombarded and overwhelmed by news of the horrors happening around the world (today)…
Making Your Mental Health A Priority Read More »
This past Christmas season, Yukoners were introduced to a new children’s book created by local illustrator Tedd Tucker.
The Simple Joys Of Yukon Count Read More »
Every muscle sprang into action, and without a single ounce of energy left for cursing, he hoisted the tranny into place.
Brawn Versus The Old Buzzard Read More »
The Safe at Home Society is a Yukon organization that works to end and prevent homelessness in the territory…
In the coming months, just like elegant trumpeter swans, many Yukoners will flock to warmer climates in search of sand and vitamin D.
So you wanna be a house-sitter … Read More »
Small audiences will delight in “Found in a Blizzard,” a short, family-friendly holiday puppet show performed in the window…
Puppet Show In The Window Read More »
New Year’s Eve is known to be one of the ultimate party nights of the year. But the carefree celebration does not last long.
Closing out the Year Read More »
The Boys and Girls Club Yukon has announced that they are renewing the Gift of Community program for the eighth year this Holiday Season.
The Gift Of Community Read More »
I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands, whether it’s something as small as Lego or as large as a building…
Skills Canada Electrician Read More »