This year’s Canada-Wide Science Fair took place in Windsor, Ontario from May 10 to 17, and representing the Yukon were three Grade 8 students with […]
When I was a kid I would visit my grandparents at their home in Burnaby, B.C. Their property was three-quarters of an acre and featured
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rri Johnny Paladin says, “Have you ever been to Montana? Why is the sky so big there?” He’s trying to explain the allure of the
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In spring, while we wait for the snow to melt, we check on the chives to see if there will be enough for a taste.
Okay, here I am — an educated, articulate, professional, employed man. I’m mid-1950s vintage, a home owner, and unattached. I keep fit with outdoor activities.
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The annual Ride for Dad (RFD) will fill up the streets of downtown Whitehorse on Saturday, June 7. Hundreds of motorcyclists will gather for this
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Great changes are moments that define your life. In an instant the axis of your world spins, and you have no choice but to see
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Hey Parents, Are you still looking for that perfect summer camp for your child. Check out our May 15 Summer Fun Flyer
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I walk the woods to remember and discover. I remind myself of what this land, and learn what new surprises it has in store this year.
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My brother’s been embarrassingly responsible for as long as I can remember. He’s the oldest of five, and old-fashioned familial responsibility lay on his shoulders
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Seeing a house party through to its conclusion requires stamina, willpower, and a lack of pressing activities the following day. And the only way ensure
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If you win the Take Me To Frankfurt contest, here are some suggestions for what you should do in Germany. Fly to Frankfurt and take
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It took a five hour drive down the Klondike Highway, a 14 km uphill hike, four small breakdowns and three bleeding blisters, but when the
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“Please… Please… Pretty Please! I’ll be your friend.” I admit I’ve said this to my 28-month-old daughter, Emily, as she sat playfully on her potty,
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In the Yukon, fly anglers usually target arctic grayling, rainbow trout, or kokanee salmon in stocked lakes. These fish are readily available, fairly easy to catch
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Winning Entries: Under Age 6 Category Winner of an ONE YEAR FAMILY Membership to Yukon Wildlife Preserve Evey Moore Age 6 Age 7 & Older
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Katie Munroe and Colin Urquhart grew up in New Brunswick. Munroe’s family threw a big community party every spring — there’d be a whole roasted
“Hey Jane, want a beer?” “No mate, can’t. I am on a cleanse.” Ugh. Nothing puts a damper on things like having to do (or
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They ate my soul at the summer parade They drenched it first in marinade They cut it into little bits They served it with a
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In the Yukon there isn’t really a spring; rather, it’s an early summer. What I, as a Yukoner, refer to as “spring” is actually the
Springing into Spring Read More »
It’s planting time and one of the last things we plant are potatoes. We put in all of our cold crops first because if there
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When my Swiss friend showed me how to use a “dingle bom”, he neglected to tell me how to spell it. I did, however, quickly
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The Fireweed Community Market is returning for its 15th year. The market takes place at Shipyards Park on Thursdays starting May 15, and will be
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Every Wednesday at lunchtime the basement of the Skookum Jim Friendship Centre fills with moms, a few dads, and their babies. According to Shannon Walker,
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Giving birth is never an easy task. Nothing is guaranteed to run smoothly, and a lot of patience is required of everyone involved. Amidst all
Keith Kelly (aka Teddy Bear) turns out over 1,000 servings of soup each week for the many bingo players at the Elks Lodge on Hawkins
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An incessant beeping. I become aware of a pillow, and the sound becomes my alarm clock. I silence the offending device with more luck than
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Spring… there is nothing quite like it. Living here in the North, we generally have a long winter followed by a long spring. It seems
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How does a plant know when it’s time to break the surface, to move from its protected subterranean world and reach skyward? If it gets
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For more than a decade, the Yukon Fish and Game Association has helped youngsters build houses for our winged friends. That tradition will continue on
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“How about a Maypole dance?” My Skype connection to Whitehorse was adequate at best, so Peter Jickling’s response seemed reasonable. “What?” “You know, cute kids
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One might think that winning six Olympic medals in two sports speaks for itself. Not for Clara Hughes, who believes there’s still so much more
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A Yukon labour leader and two other Yukoners recently joined forces with two human rights organizations on a mission to help improve conditions in south-west
Making Change in Hostile Conditions Read More »
I was in the grocery store the other day with a friend. Picking up a bag of winter produce she said, “I wonder if they
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The first time I hitchhiked was with my father, when I was 12 years old. We exchanged what-would-mom-think smirks as we boarded an empty cattle
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A few years ago, a neighbour told me my garden needed to be amended with some dirt. He was referring to the stereotypical black soil
If Carmen Smith has her way, there will no free lunch for bears or other critters in Whitehorse wheelie-bins. Smith is program co-ordinator for a
Municipal-scale composting is no small backyard operation The ancient Greeks had a word that helps explain the composting process. Well, actually they had two words:
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Earn a rebate when you go energy-efficient Since 2008, the Green Rebate program offered by Yukon’s Energy Solutions has offered a monetary incentive to encourage
Paying It Backward Read More »
A past, present and future look into environmental issues affecting Yukon waters The Yukon is known for its sparkling rivers and clear lakes; however, this
A Question of Sustainability Read More »
Cat McInroy has experience wielding a spatula, though she doesn’t consider herself a professional chef. But the numerous weddings, parties and dinners she has catered
Larry Bird President, Indiana Pacers 125 S. Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Dear Larry Bird, Do you know the series 30 for 30? It’s a bunch
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According to Statisics Canada, the average undergraduate tuition fee for 2013-2014 is $5,772. If your teenager wants to attend post-secondary away from home, then add
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The experiential programs at Whitehorse’s Wood Street School are known for providing practical, hands-on learning to those students lucky enough to get in. Each of
Focused Programs For Focused Students Read More »
Eating seasonally teaches long-term thinking I love watching tomato seedlings poke their tiny shoots out of the soil, eagerly seeking sunlight — or UV light
Taking The Long View Read More »
Sometimes it’s hard to believe you’re related. That’s the reality for Maggie and Rose Feller, the central characters in the 2005 film In Her Shoes, a
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The Yukon College offers a few paths towards a career – even if you don’t know what you want to do, yet. Dibble-dabbling in classes,
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My connections to the educational systems in Canada and Swaziland are both significant. Here in Canada I spent 25 years in public education in B.C.
Is It Really That Bad? Read More »
As a new season approaches, have you ever asked yourself, “I wonder what’s up with the natural world, at this moment, where I live?” My
What’s Up With Nature Around Whitehorse Read More »
The first time out with my new 6-dog team was amazing; everyone acted like they knew exactly what they were doing.
We just finished unloading all the skis, about 80 pairs, in front of the wax room in Newfoundland when a large rumbling sound caught everyone
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Dear balloon, We crossed paths one night as I walked up Two Mile Hill. I was heading home to Takhini; I’m not sure what you
An Open Letter to the Green Balloon that Followed Me Up Two Mile Hill Read More »
Next to drug dealers, North American kitchens are probably the biggest users of smallish, sealable plastic bags. There are a variety of sizes and brands,
A Recipe That Might Change Everything: The Ziploc Omelette Read More »
“Spring has sprung,” cries my body as it soaks up the sun streaming through my window at two o’clock on a glorious March afternoon. It
I went to Vancouver a few weeks ago. I wasn’t looking forward to trading sunny skies for rainy ones — although the temperatures were going
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My first day on Mount Sima — Sunday, January 12 — was so epic. The beautiful landscape, all dressed up in snow, looked like a
My name is Jay and I’m a stay at home dad. It wasn’t always this way. A few months ago my wife and I were
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I believe hot sauce is the best condiment. I believe a good hat can set the mood. I promise to buy Sarah MacDougall’s next album.
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Now that spring has officially sprung, local farmers are waiting for the ground to warm up enough to put seeds and seedlings into the earth.
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You know you’ve been away from the Yukon for too long when you get off the plane and -15°C feels cold. But I welcomed the
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Sochi marks my 6th Paralympic Games — the first three as an athlete, the next three with the Canadian Paralympic Committee. I have watched the
Touching Moments Make the Games Unforgettable Read More »
A pack of roughly 260 teens and tweens are in Alaska this week last to compete in the Fairbanks 2014 Arctic Winter Games. The 10-year-olds
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Recently, there’s been more focus on our food — what is in it, and where it comes from. Living in the North, securing a steady
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The middle of March is important for more than just spring break — it also marks Canada Water Week. Described as the week to celebrate
A Flood of Activities Read More »
What happens to Yukon Quest dogs after they retire? Many live out their lives at the kennel they were raised in, enjoying the perks of
The Lives of Retired Athletes Read More »
On March 8, 2004, in a game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vancouver Canucks, Todd Bertuzzi punched Steve Moore from behind and then drove
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For the uninitiated, the game called ultimate might look like playing Frisbee – a hot sun and lazy days at the park kind of game
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I delight in winter travel, especially once the snow pack has settled. It’s early this year, and I’m already able to break away from the
I recently found myself on my knees, in front of a toilet in Home Hardware, being taught how to install a toilet by Megan Fuller,
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The last time I was sledding with Casey Lee McLaughlin, she took me out at the knees. But then my dog rode her and her
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As my big red beard attests, I’ve got Scottish heritage in my DNA. On my mother’s side of the family, I’m derived from Clan Donnachaidh, also known as Clan Robertson.
What do you get when you dump 38 truckloads of snow and ice at the doorstep of Yukon College? A 28-foot-high ice slide that’s fun
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The wafting smell of burning garbage drifted through the hotel entrance in Latvia; stray cats roamed the streets. From my window I could watch them
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Winter can be frustrating for gardeners. There are days when it feels like spring won’t get here soon enough. Combine this with the knowledge that
Homemade Seed Tapes Read More »
The wedding industry has all kinds of advice for soonly weds. But we know the folks who brought fascinators to the royal wedding are not
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Marlon Brando, Forrest Gump, Mary Ellen Read, David Foster Wallace (obviously), Catherine O’Donovan, Roger Federer, Roberto Bolano, Robert Pirsig, Bob Dylan, Kurt Vonnegut, Wes Anderson,
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Ever wondered what your pet is thinking? Does it have a particular request for dinner, or stories to tell? Well, here’s your chance to gain
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Why do people get so fired up about a little bush? In January, the British newspaper The Telegraph ran an article by Louisa Peacock describing
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With warm weather things change quickly, as we have seen this year. By mid-December there was a great freeze on most lakes, with little snow.
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The truth is I don’t put much stock in matching socks. I wear matchies for important events like funerals, but for grocery shopping on a
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I have four sisters and one brother. The youngest two sisters, Heidi and Elsa, are twins who are five-and a-half-years old. The story of us
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The skiing in Italy was beautiful, until the races started. After a week of sunshine, the weather transformed back into a typical European winter —
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For Elizabeth Nemeth, the tiara sparkled in her eyes since she placed third in the McDonalds’ Junior Princess competition – she was 12 years old.
It’s Not Just the Feathers and Fancy Dresses Read More »
Meet Gabriel Rivest, a Yukoner. Last summer, Rivest and five friends spent 63 days canoeing 1,500 kilometres through the six rivers in the Peel and
Baby alpaca and baby camel grow some very nice wool that can be sheared off and spun into beautifully soft balls of yarn. Skeins of yarn,
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My husband, Ken Burke, was a late bloomer. It wasn’t until he retired from Canada Flooring in 1998, that he took up painting. As his
My Husband, the Artist Read More »
It’s natural that you have some complaints about your boss, co-workers, or customers. No job is perfect and we are only human. However, how you
The Internet is Forever Read More »
Since September there have been some good additions to the Yukon Liquor Corp. (YLC) shelves. October and November seem to be emerging as the wine
Some New Wines to Look For and Try Read More »
Winter; a season many people dread. The extra work of shovelling snow, the layers of clothing, the cold temperatures, and even the shorter daylight hours
This month, 20 girls from around Whitehorse will be starting a new, scientific adventure — exploring health and the body in a fun and innovative
Bringing Girls into the Realm of Science Read More »
The Yukon Quest is an annual event in the North that can banish your winter doldrums, lift your spirits, and get you cheering. The Quest,
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For the majority of skiers, the trial races are the most important of the year. For a few, they’re second only to the event that
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As a child, I learned the importance of spending time outside. My father taught me that fresh air was a mandatory part of everyday life,
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One of the conveniences of the internet is that it allows anyone to be a publisher; this is also one of its biggest problems. Before
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1998 was the first bison hunting season. They did nothing to avoid hunters. Later they became wary so hunting them became more challenging.
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I live along the Alaska Highway and when I step out of my house I am in the wilderness. Though I normally live in the
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Pecha Kucha is a presentation-style invented by architects in 2003, designed to promote clarity and concision amongst public speakers. The Pecha Kucha format requires presenters
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Environmentally conscious youth now have an opportunity to participate in an international virtual conference. The Arctic Coalition Council is hosting its first conference, called Breaking
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Entering a log house south of Whitehorse, I’m confronted by a large box filled with little dolls, knitted in all the colours of the rainbow.
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