My Baby ‘Loves A Bunch Of Authors’
Susan confesses her addiction for reading in our latest Grey Matters column and talks about not just classic books but new technologies to read with
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Ground For Discovery
We acquired forested land on the shore Lake Laberge. To get more familiar with the property, I organized a weekend campout.
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Much Too Much
Some things to consider when searching for that special “something” For many buyers, these garage sales can be a great thing for their budgets. This
Life on Three Legs
Amputation is a heartbreaking choice to make for a beloved family member. I am impressed at how well three legged dogs and cats adapt
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The Wolves of Red Riding
They do what they want “The North,” thunders someone in Red Riding every so often. “Where we do what we want!” It’s the unofficial motto
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Campers Love To Eat — Adventures With Food On A Stick
Is it the fresh air? Is it all of the hiking, swimming and camping activities? Everything tastes better when we are outdoors
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Following The Scent
Ben talks with Kelly Pollard and her dog Arrow about the fast growing sport of Barn Hunt and it’s introduction to the Yukon
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Nekhų Män/ Kùsawu.â (Kusawa Lake): The Locals’ Favourite
Kùsawu.â is a Tlingit name meaning “narrow lake.” Nekhᶙ Män (Southern Tutchone) means “rafting across lake,” speaking to the narrowest point at the north end where people crossed.
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Meet The Artists
Kluane National Park and Reserve Artist Residency program is welcoming Jaymie Campbell and Leslie Leong to the Kluane Lake Research Station
Sandcastles: Tips, Tricks and Creative Fun
Next time you hit the beach, roll up your sleeves, grab your bucket — and start building memories, one grain at a time!
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A Meditation on Waste and Numbers
This will hang a small painting or drawing on canvas board or on light particleboard or plywood I love the vision of bending our take-make-waste
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Hardwater Racing
This year’s annual hardwater snowmobile races take place over the weekend of March 15-16 on Pine Like in Haines Junction The now-annual event simply came
Consider making eco-friendly decorations this year
Go green with Jessica Surber’s tips on sustainable decorating and gift-giving. From foraged materials to reusable wrapping.
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Make Your Own Advent Calendar
Jessica Surber shows how to brighten winter days with a personalized advent calendar. From handmade designs to thoughtful gifts
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Yukon Road Trip Essentials
School is out, the snow is long gone and summer is finally here. Some of my favourite travel memories are from road trips that I went on…
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Yukon Scouts Receive Prestigious Award
The 1st Whitehorse Scouting group has announced that two of its youth have succeeded in achieving their Chief Scout Award.
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DIY Carnival Masks
Every day can be Carnival Day! A fantastic time of the year for our little ones. A time to dress up, to be what and who they want…
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Let The Games Begin!
I opened the dryer door a week and a half ago and smiled to myself, then chuckled as I said out loud: “Let the games begin!”
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It’s The ‘Little Things’
The things that seem the most normal are always the most thought provoking, aren’t they? You know, I like to think that I’m good at…
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Keeping ‘The Percy’ Alive!
There won’t be a Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race this year, but to keep the idea alive, the smaller-than-usual new board…
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Jump-start Your Creativity This Fall
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.
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The Quilt Project: One Stitch For A Better Planet
On June 7, Janet Patterson took the quilt that she had inherited from her grandmother, to Raven Recycling. Not to throw it away…
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To Taste ‘A Perfect Summer Day’
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…
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Let Your Creativity Shine All Year-Round
We’re nearing the end of the year and soon we’ll all be gathered with our friends and families, glasses of champagne in hand…
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DIY Eco-Friendly Christmas
According to Zero Waste Canada, only 1 per cent of everything the average person buys is still in use six months after Christmas.
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To Fold a Thousand Paper Cranes
It was a few bright spots against white snow that stood out. Upon further inspection, the remains of two slightly ripped square papers appeared. They
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Honesty and recognizing folks’ value is hot this summer
Don’t immediately assume you are in a love triangle or that your partner is having an affair, each time you see the Three of Pentacles
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The Transformation of Waste
Is it weird to lick your fingers while you’re making Chocolate Poop? Use a dark high-percentage chocolate, ideally locally ground if available.
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Born on May the 4th (be with you)— Destined to be a Fan
“For me, now, Star Wars (SW) is a familiar universe where you know the rules,” reflected Mackenzie Grant. Mackenzie’s birthday is May the 4th.
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Comparing old with new in the Star Wars universe (and the future of the franchise)
When did you first watch Star Wars? How old were you? Who were you with? Who is your favourite character, and why?
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Trek Wars, Star Wars vs Star Trek
For the May the 4th (be with you) Robin is throwing down: Star Trek is better than Star Wars, in every way. We’re going to get some hate mail.
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“Vader’s Fist” in the Yukon
The 501st Legion (a.k.a. Vader’s Fist), a Star Wars costuming group, is in the territory. Hear from inaugural members of The Yukon’s Legion.
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A new Star Wars fan favours Darth Maul
My earliest memory of Star Wars is The Phantom Menace, released in 1999. My favourite character is the disturbed Sith Lord, Darth Maul.
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Yukoners in Star Wars cosplay
Yukoners in Star Wars cosplay. The Mandelorian, Chewbacca, Jawa and the Raven Sith.
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The Force Is Strong With This One
Johnson puts cultural history and the ways of The Force together. “we are Jedis!” he says, “look at an Elder and that’s a Jedi council member”
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Take the Long View
How can we best support our fathers? Card: Three of Wands, Minor Arcana. I smiled when this card appeared about supporting our fathers.
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Tarot: Seek Justice with Perspective
Tarot Question: How can we best support Ukraine? The Cards: Justice, Major Arcana XI. The Deck: The Rider-Waite Coleman-Smith
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Whitehorse Photography Club: Wildlife photos
Whitehorse Photography Club’s entries for “Celebration of Nature” photo contest. Whitehorse finished 5th of 20 clubs with147 points.
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Tarot: Homecoming for the heart
Tarot: Six of Wands, Minor Arcana Rulerships: Leo. Element: Fire. Colours: Orange, Red. Time: Noon. Direction: South. Season: Summer.
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Talismans: Attracting a way through difficulties
A talisman is a physical object that holds specific meaning and intention. Talismans remind us events are cyclical and the magic remains.
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Advice on dealing with bullies and bullying?
TAROT: Advice on dealing with bullies and bullying. Two of Pentacles reminds us, change is possible, not linear and often unpredictable.
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The Fiddler in the North
Simon Crelli is a Yukon musician with quite an impressive resume, and a mentor to many of the territory’s young musicians.
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Breathe with Perspective: Advice on dealing with anxiety
Question: What will help us deal with anxiety? The Card: Queen of Swords, Minor Arcana Rulership: Scorpio. Element: Air. Colours: White, yellow. Time: Dawn. Direction:
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To catch a chipmunk: It’s not as easy as you might think
I stashed a few peanuts in an awkward place I was fairly certain would prevent the conniving squirrels, but tempt the chipmunk.
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Planes, trains and automobiles
Tullis, 83, likes to build. A retired heavy duty mechanic, the airplane, steam engine & Ford Model T occupied him for the last 30 years.
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Tarot: Nurturing Children in Intense Times?
Tarot: The Card: Major Arcana VI, The Lovers Rulerships: Gemini, Mercury. Element: Air. Colours: Blue, Orange, Yellow.
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Through a Dark Wood
Jenifer Davidson, Yukon artist, has been creating art for as long as she can remember. More than a hobby, It’s benefitted her mental health.
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Love your local library!
October is national library month! Libraries across the territory are celebrating Yukon Public Libraries Week October 18-23.
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Confessions of a canny can collector
In 2 weeks I collected 260 refundable cans. $6.50/week, more than $300/year. I had visions of dogs helping, the dogs did not share my vision.
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The Bookshelf: A poetic memoir of northern travels
Poetry with a bit of a difference, it has a strong ecological bias. Goodbye, Ice: Arctic Poems by Lawrence Millman
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Take Care of your Experiment
Asking the Tarot for a wild card opens a window. Tarot readings offer you fresh perspective and realistic tools for change and re-balancing.
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Colourful bookmarks
Today we’ll make our own colourful bookmarks. connecting reading and art with other fields in our life—let’s start!
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For those who need to reconcile
Tarot Question: may we please have advice for residents of Canada who need to reconcile?
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Mini watercolour landscapes
Hello artists! Today’s art is inspired by the beauty of a single colour—blue!
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Turns out, being just and fair is hot
Tarot Reading: This summer, seek love aligned with your core values
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A cheesy business plan
Jill Johnstone turned to cheese-making for her scientific outlet. Let her show you through a 12 week training program.
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Sometimes less is more
Spring fever may feel overwhelming this year. Thank-you to my dear Taurus friend who helped me create the questions for this collective Tarot reading.
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Just as Bruce Lee advised, water is powerful
An anonymous friend helped create the question/s for this collective Tarot reading: What kind of leaders do we need right now? What kind of leaders do we need to be?
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Jan Ogilvy’s interest in a maligned monarch
A particular hobby has been occupying historians for hundreds of years, including long-time Yukoner and history enthusiast Jan Ogilvy. The pastime she shares with thousands of people around the world is unraveling the truth about Richard III, former King of England, now dead some 535 years.
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Sometimes we need to surrender
I’ve seen The Hanged Man provoke fear, but this Tarot card (mostly) comes in peace. Take note of your initial response to the hanging figure and keep that response in your back pocket.
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Do not drown in nostalgia this holiday season
Bow Arrow Tarot- guidance for this holiday season through a collective reading to cope with change.
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Colourful trees in changing seasons
Hi all! As the seasons and colours change, inspiration is everywhere. Last time we explored complementary colours; this time we will explore monochromatic colours, or
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Recognize one another and act in ways worthy of recognition
The Tarot continues to fascinate and amaze. Sometimes we ask a big question, and brace ourselves for a challenging or lofty answer, yet the advice given feels surprisingly achievable.
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Little by little
With the Full Moon in Pisces, I decided to cast our collective Tarot reading about compassion. In Astrology, Pisces is the soul of compassion and represents (among other things) an expansive sea of empathy and understanding for others.
Quilters Without Borders
Quilters Without Borders has been going strong for 14 years, based in Bear’s Paw Quilts on Second Avenue. I had the pleasure of chatting with
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Let The Sun Shine on Your Work
This reading is for all of us, collectively and as individuals, with a special dedication to all the Earth signs out there – Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.
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The Empress Will Lead the Way
I sought a message for us, collectively and as individuals, about our relationships to the some of the current events in the world. My heart was lifted by the card we were given. The Empress.
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Drawing flowers in complementary colours
I LOVE textures and colours in nature! So next time you’re on a walk, start looking at the different colours around you.
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Recycled mixed media art cards
Go outside for inspiration, then we’ll take our ideas inside, and, using some of that recycling that’s been piling up around the house, make some colourful art!
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Pace Yourself, You Animal
Welcome to the first edition of “Traveling Light,” my new column for What’s Up Yukon. To begin, I’d like to launch the column by drawing one Tarot card for the human community of the Yukon, and beyond, at this moment.
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Twelve days of holiday cheer
The magic of the 12 Days of Christmas Market, featuring unique crafts and festive cheer in The Yukon December 2019
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2019 World Series Primer
Based on their 107 regular season wins, the Astros should meet the Nationals in the 2019 World Series. Yes, the Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners
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Tattoo You – Lalithaa Krish
[box]Hello readers, Do you have a tattoo that is important to you? Is it inspired by something or someone in the Yukon? Please submit a
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It’s been weeks of geek
May 4 has long, long been, even in countries far, far away, celebrated in geek culture. “May the fourth be with you” has been an
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A Contrast in character—meet our neighbour, and maybe even a distant relative
What the constellation Cancer lacks in bright stars, it makes up for with its special deep sky resident, the Beehive open star cluster, or M44
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LARP, or not LARP, how’s that a question?
LARPing in Whitehorse. Explore the distinctions between live action role-playing and medieval combat fighting with Company of the White Wolf.
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M31, The Andromeda Galaxy—a hungry “island universe” with its sights on us
Andromeda is the big daddy of galaxies amongst our Local Group of about 50 galaxies. At over 200,000 ly in diameter, Andromeda is more than twice the diameter of our Milky Way.
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Seed dreams are made of these
Here, as elsewhere, we’re on the January/February cusp. For all practical purposes, that means gardening season is still a few months off.
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Lichen what I see – But not always sure what to call it
If there is anybody out there who recognizes what is in these pictures, please step forward. Recently, I found myself looking more intensively at
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Algol the demon – The exoneration of an eclipsing binary star
In our northern sky is a prominent bright star that, with amazing precision, dramatically dims by a factor of more than three for about an hour, before returning to its normal brightness. A flirtatious cosmic wink from the distant realms of deep space perhaps?
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Bridge too far
It began innocently enough. At a gathering shortly after I stopped working, I overheard a friend mentioning that another friend had said she was going to learn bridge in order to have something to do in the nursing home.
In the realm of the globulars – Ancient companions of the Milky Way
Messier 13 (M13), the best and brightest globular cluster gracing our northern sky, resides in the Hercules constellation and is a most-intriguing class of star cluster, so very different from all the open star clusters of our Milky Way galaxy.
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The Double Cluster – Stellar beauties from a distant spiral arm
One of my favourite star clusters resides high overhead in our winter sky. In fact, it is always in our sky, for our viewing pleasure,
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Geek the Halls, a craft fair for the geeks-of-us
The second annual Geek the Halls craft fair is a different affair than the larger, more established craft fairs. But the vendors participating are a
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Drinking with Scissors
Do you like crafting, socializing with friends—perhaps with a beverage or two—in a casual, relaxed yet well-lit atmosphere, complete with pinball machines to take a break and try your game expertise? Then Drinking with Scissors is for you.
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Rope wreaths and Yukon steamers
Ruth Treskatis, volunteer and Janna Swales, executive director, proudly display their creations in front of the popsicle stick model of the SS Klondike at the
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A Vast and awesome Universe – Understanding cosmic distance through analogy
When a budding interest in astronomy is pursued with even a cursory investigation into the nature of our cosmos, one quickly comes to the realization
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Finding great finds
The Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Society will be looking to open a local community-minded thrift store to repurpose your stuff!
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Embrace your inner geek!
This year, the Yukon Comic Culture Society will be scaling back Yukomicon, and in lieu of hosting a full-blown Con, they will hold the Get Your Geek On! craft fair on August 25 at the Gold Rush Inn Town Hall.
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Dancing with the stars
The 2nd annual Yukon Star Party will take place from Friday, August 24 to Saturday, August 25.
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Fortnite drops at Titan Gaming and Collectibles
Titan Gaming and Collectibles is adding Fortnite to its menu of gaming options, and they’re marking the occasion with a kickoff tournament on July 14.
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White wolves of summer
Have you ever been seized by the sudden urge to don a suit of plate armour and bludgeon other armoured people with a mace? Perhaps your answer is a hearty “Yes!” but it certainly wasn’t for Land Pearson, at least not before he strapped on the armour.
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Full metal and padded jacket
Many Yukoners will have seen members of the Company of the White Wolf at events around the territory. It’s hard to miss grown men and women dressed in full medieval combat armour, striking each other with swords and axes.
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Moving Mountains
Student Sharon Bubsy examines one of the seismometer stations in remote areas of the Yukon and Northwest Territories. PHOTO: courtesy of the Yukon College
Low impact on the land
The sites you choose look good to you or you wouldn’t set up there. Make your best effort to leave them as you found them.
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Gearing up to explore ideas and the written word
PHOTO: Dan Davidson The Yukon Writers’ Festival takes place May 2 through 5, with events throughout the Yukon In 1990, a number of organizations
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Calling all players who are LFG
The Whitehorse Dice Knights are providing a haven for roleplaying gamers who are “LFG” – or looking for group – in the Yukon’s capital.
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Gifts for geeks Christmas Market
2017 Gifts for Geeks Christmas Market was held on December 3. A Market of collectibles and crafts for every fan!
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eSports: Gamers reach superstar status
On November 4, small groups of Yukoners will gather in living rooms and basements for viewing parties to watch the League of Legends World Championship final.
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This party is cosmic
At the end of October, the Takhini Hot Springs, a short 30-minute drive north of downtown Whitehorse, will be turned into a hub for astronomy
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