Cygnus And The Swans Of Fall
Cygnus, the flying swan, is a very important constellation to amateur astronomers that live in this magical northern land of ours. Also referred to as […]
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Emirate of the North
Part 1 of 6 Where is Whitehorse? Why are you going there? What’s it like? Three great questions and at first I struggled to answer
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They chose Whitehorse first
I’m sitting on a rock where Lil’s Place will be in about 14,000 years. I’m thinking about a chocolate shake, but chocolate hasn’t really been
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Breathing 101
“You cannot do it,” explained the master,” because you do not breathe right.” ~ E Herrigel, Zen in the Art of Archery Have you ever
Government-imposed one-on-one time
Did you know that new drivers in the Yukon need 50 hours of instruction before they can take their road test? I didn’t know that.
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Your Intermediate Workout 1/2
(Part 1 of 2) Hello, fitness enthusiasts! Now that you have had a month or so to complete your beginner workout it’s time to pick
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Game of Go
The old man entered the shop quietly. His feet took him to the back table which he had been going to for over 30 years.
The Yukon is Not Just a Place
Naturally, I miss the Yukon. To be specific, it certainly wouldn’t be the weather (heh … sorry), but far more importantly, the people.
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Boot Camp: If It Is Good Enough For Soldiers …
Boot camp is an extremely popular group fitness program and has stayed consistently popular over many years. I know by experience that boot camp style
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Growing squash
Talk to Yukon Squash Pro Marie Desmarais and you quickly get the sense that a perfect world for her would be one that has every
Confessions of a political junkie
It is not as if I am addicted to it, rather it is just that it is sooo available. That computer, with its vast assortment
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My Canada Includes art
I am loving this controversy over arts funding cuts because it is one of the few times that smart, eloquent, passionate people stand up and
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Martial Arts Offer Power To Women
What was predominately a male activity has slowly been changing over the last few decades. You now can go into any training hall where martial
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Pet Photos with Santa
It is that time of year again, decorations are out and Christmas is getting closer every day. This also means that it is once again
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Good Friends, Good Food and Good Wine
The best wine experiences that I have enjoyed have been dinners with friends, often under unexpected circumstances. There was a night in the mortuary of
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Pigeon Tales
Although I was once a Sesame Street aficionado, I lost touch with the show right about the time my younger brother started kindergarten. It’s a
Wreaths All Around
Holiday wreaths have long been a tradition of Christmas. Some religions consider circular wreaths as representative of eternity. Wreaths have long been a sign of
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Winterval is Santa Parade with Spice
Winterval, “It’s the new Santa Parade,” explains McFarlane “I remember … thinking, ‘This is the saddest parade I have ever seen’.”
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Success From an Early Age: Just Read It
Most Yukoners know me as the gal who makes a lot of noise dropping heavy stuff in the gym. Only a handful of people know
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Decembers Planetary Pile Up
If you were taking note of the High Lights in the last issue (and this one), you would have discovered that December is chock full
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It’s the International Year of Astronomy
Four hundred years ago (actually in 1609), Galileo gazed up into the night sky with a new invention called the telescope. He was the first
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The Yukon is So Stereotypical
I’ll admit it. When I was preparing to move to the Yukon I was very naïve about what exactly Whitehorse was all about. I knew
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Roy, The Kindred Spirit
“How’d you get here? Why’d you stay?” Ubiquitous phrases heard in the Yukon indeed. With the sheer number of transients coming through the territory, it’s
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Obama is Good for the World … Except Comics
November 4th, the world breathed a sigh of relief. No longer will we have to awkwardly avoid the United States in the UN cafeteria, picking
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My First Day as a Yukoner … I Remember It Well
June 14, 2002. That is the day I first arrived in Whitehorse. To be exact, it was the evening, 20 minutes before midnight, just me
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The Best Music To Dance To
A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY PROVING PUNK IS BEST … AS EXPLAINED BY A TEENAGER BY HAILEY LLOYD There are a thousand different styles of dance in
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Perfection … Montréal Style
Cher Yukon, Comment ca va? Today’s letter is about my search for the elusive perfect coffee shop. When I say, “coffee shop”, I am referring
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Tai Chi Requires Many Skills
It is said that in order to draw the silk from a silkworm’s cocoon, you need to do so in a constant smooth movement. If
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A Time for Giving
Well the year has flown by and it is once again the last month of the year. I love Christmas, even though it tends to
The Dinner Party
Part 3 of 6 Last weekend, I dined with the venerable Irish anaesthetist, Dr. Marnus F. O’Hoolahan, at his house in Squatter’s Row. It was
Beer Bottles Make Beautiful Music
The year was 1798 and the place was Helgoland. Helgoland is located in the North Sea, 70 kilometres off of the coast of Germany. This
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Write around the Globe
A 75-year-old flees from his home and now lives in a refugee camp. Children disappear, some as young as seven years old, and are later
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers
Sometimes, finding that special gift for someone who is a wine lover seems like a daunting challenge, so I’d like to devote this article to
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Ray Cuthbert
Part 2 of 6 I’d been in the Yukon for less than a week when I was dragged on a trek into Kluane National Park.
When Religion is in the Mix
There are few more dangerous waters for the Buzz to float down than mixing beer and religion. And yet, being the brave souls that we
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Olive, The Other Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a Christmas classic TV special and one of the most played tunes during the festive season. If you are reading
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Poinsettia: A Cherished Symbol of Christmas
The poinsettia plant, also known as the Christmas Star or Christmas Flower, has a history rich with tradition and meaning. In Mexico, the arrival of
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The Mount Before Christmas
Every once in awhile, the universe and karma come together in some truly spectacular ways. So here is my story … so far. As most
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Extreme Christmas Shopping
Let me begin by saying happy holidays to each and every one of you. I know that gets said a lot this time of year
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The Yukon’s Top 10 Deep Sky Delights
With the middle of winter upon us, the Yukon Night Sky is alive with amazing sights for the cosmic tourist. Dark skies and stable air
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Last Comic Standing Takes the Next Step
The first time I saw Rob Stalkie take the stage, I could tell he was a natural. And now, only one short year later, this
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And a Good Time Was Had By All
A swarm of fresh-faced teenagers stand huddled anxiously at the front of the hall, decked out in black and white, ties and bows, sparkly belts
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Music To Your Ears is in the Eye of the Beholder
Here’s a new game for the territory’s impending dinner party season. Next time you trudge over to the neighbours — gluten-free pasta salad in tow
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Pimp My Ice Shack for Christmas
Given that it had been a mild winter thus far, the thought of bone-chilling cold was not top of mind. Rather, I was preoccupied with
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Yukoners of No Fixed Address
You know that feeling you get when you go through your old yearbook or look back at school photos from the high school glory days?
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The Poem That Launched Our Santa
“If I had one wish that I could wish this holiday season, it would be that all the children of the world join hands and
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My annual forgiveness tour
Finally, you sinners have reached that one special moment of the year when I consider whether or not I will forgive you for making my
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Dogging It, Yukon-Style
“To mush my own dog team under the crisp moonlight …” The words of the newspaper ad came to mind again during the 20-minute drive
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Checkpoint Four – Oliver of the Yukon 4/6
Part 5 of 6 Yukon society is a peculiar blend of the arts and the outdoors – with a healthy dose of practical knowledge thrown
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Christmas has exploded 12 doors down.
Cher Yukon, Yes, it is that time of year again. I can’t believe I have been in Montréal almost four months. Of course this festive
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Anatomy of a Christmas Kindness
A battle is raging inside the F.H. Collins Gadzoosdaa Student Residence common room. Potato, turnip and carrot skins fly across the tabletop as 18 busy
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Holiday Fitness Tricks and Tips
As we all know, the holiday season can be struggle to stay on your fitness regime, but here are some simple tips and tricks to
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Unlocking the Tickle Trunk
Does this happen in other places? I find I’m asking myself this all the time living up here in the Yukon. Most recently it is
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Butt Watching; But Not the Good Kind
Cher Yukon, Comment ca va? Today’s letter isn’t a funny story or even a human-interest story. It is a little bit more in the realm
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Closing out the Old Year and Ringing in the New!
As I reflect upon the approaching year end, I would like to thank you, the readers, for providing me with encouragement, enthusiasm and support for
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Exercise Those Demons
When in doubt – work it out! This is my new motto for 2009. We all have rough patches in our lives and it can
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The Astronomers Christmas Wish List
The snow is flying, the sky is full of clouds and apparently this is the way it is to be for a while. What is
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Aceto Balsamico, A Drink of Another Time Shines On Us Today
We often need the past to give meaning to our present. I have a dear friend who, over many years, has enthralled us with stories
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The Real Santa Claus Does Not Run
40 Santas donned the red and white and ran [pub crawled?] the entire two blocks of Main Street in Manayunk. Or.
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Fish & Game banquet offers a taste
The chef at the High Country Inn is getting very excited. It is time, once again, for the Yukon Fish and Game Association’s Banquet, Award
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Kissing Underneath the Mistletoe
Long been a symbol of the holiday season, the infamous mistletoe — or modern-day kissing ball — has been placed in doorways and arches the
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The Cold, Beautiful Game
“Did you win or lose?” Trudging up the slope to the parking area, the girl with her skates slung over one shoulder stopped to ponder
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European Brewers Embrace Santa Claus
Everyone in North America knows who Saint Nicholas is, right? Obviously, he is the guy dressed in the red and white suit who gives away
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Marnus at Baked
Part 4 of 6 I was making my way down Main Street looking for a barber’s when I happened to glance into Baked Café. There,
Wines to Serve With Christmas Dinner
I was pondering what to write about in this article, when I was approached by a co-worker of mine who is heading out to family
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Lots of Empty Barrels to Wear
In case you have been living in a vacuum over the past few weeks, apparently these are hard times. Funny how things seemed to turn
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Reading: Not Just a Fad
If you’ve worked with young children for close to three decades like MaryAnn Annable-Roots has, you’ve seen a lot of tears, laughter and runny noses.
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Celebrating Traditions of the Holiday Season
There are few holidays more revered in tradition than Christmas. In our hearts and minds, Christmas holds a special place all its own. For most
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The Feeling of Home
Cher Yukon: Comment ca va? I am in a pensive mood today. For the past four months, I’ve been feeling like a fish out of
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Political Posturing
Our wacky pals to the south have a new man at the helm. Barack Obama’s inauguration surpassed any ordinary bureaucratic ceremony, to become one of
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Margarine vs. Butter
When asked the health differences between margarine and butter I was apprehensive. Margarine makes me cringe.
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A Home Run Malbec from Cahors, France
We are familiar with names of great French Bordeaux wines like Château Lafite Rothschild, that sell out immediately, year after year, and command prices that
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Sauerkraut and Sausage
by Sharon Collins As a child of two European immigrants I was fortunate to enjoy many European meals in my own home growing up. From
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A Good Idea is a Good Idea, In Good Times and Bad
A Good Idea is a Good Idea, In Good Times and Bad Here we are, the first Buzz of 2009, and it seems like the
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Making Culinary Art from Local Trees
You know that thing that happens when you taste something and it is so delicious that the experience goes beyond just eating something to this
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Workouts Don’t Take Energy,
Workouts Give Energy Tired? Lazy? Does even the thought of getting up and starting your car make you feel exhausted? No energy to go to
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Growing a Sense of Community
Many Whitehorse gardeners are planning to grow an extra row of vegetables to donate to the food bank this year. Whitehorse is one of the
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A Sanctuary of Sorts
The top of Grey Mountain is one of my favourite places in the world. In a territory that features nine of the 10 highest peaks
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The comfort and joy of Fred Penner
Adults of all ages will be thrilled to hear that Nakai Theatre is bringing Fred Penner to Whitehorse. Sadly, many children today haven’t had the
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Right Plant, Right Location
We all love to buy new, lush green tropical plants. But what can we do to help maintain the plant’s original lushness and colour? Start
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Hearts on the move
She removes her glasses, needle between thumb and forefinger, lifting another translucent gold bead from the white dessert dish in front of her. Suzanne Picot,
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Calling all Yukon Amateur Astronomers!
Welcome to 2009, the International Year of Astronomy. This event celebrates Galileo’s first look at the night sky with a telescope, over 400 years ago.
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Flowering Azaleas: Beautiful Indoors and Out
The azalea plant is among the most colourful and beautiful of flowering shrubs. Domesticated to become an indoor flowering plant, many varieties can be placed
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True Confessions of a Geek
I am a geek. I’ve travelled the length and breadth of the geeky spectrum. In my teens I was cooping myself up in darkened basements,
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Cardio à la ‘Just About Anything’
Cher Yukon, Comment ca va? In the world of the self-employed, contract artist, one learns how to say, “Yes, I can do that!” to just
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Assignment: Fred Penner
About six years ago, Fred Penner came to town and I was very excited. I was freelancing for the Yukon News at the time and
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Comic-Book Buzz
This summer, I discovered I had an unconscience reason for leaving the Yukon. I was sitting in a Winnipeg movie theatre, my body comfortably slumped
The Moose Run
Part 6 of 6 I was on Skype, talking to my old friend, Ed, back in England. “Have you seen much wildlife?” he asked. “I
Fit ‘n’ Healthy: The Buff-est in the North
On April 27, women from across Canada will come to Whitehorse to compete in FemSport, an event that sees women competing in a variety of
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Head Starts and Crop Rotations
In early spring it is very hard not to dream of the summer growing season. Gardeners who want an early start often start plants indoors.
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The Nationals and California
The National Championships continued on March 26 with a 15km classic race. Our wax tech, Alain, nailed the skies and the Yukon had one of
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Aprils Comet and Galaxy Adventure
We have been watching Comet PanSTARRS for the last week and it has been fascinating to see it change. When the comet first appeared high
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Long-Term Dietary Goals
People often ask me if I live what I preach. Do I sneak chocolate once in a while or visit the junk food isle if
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Looking for Ludwig
In September 2008 I visited Scotland with Casey Lee McLaughlin. I was almost killed on the slopes of Ben Nevis and I nearly went to
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Belgian Cream
I have been told that people with cardiac issues should not consume cream. I have heard that this is true the world over, except if
You are what you eat …
Options for locally-produced and higher quality food are about to get a whole lot better in Dawson City, if the Dawson Food Secure Advocacy Group
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Making a Difference
On my second day teaching at Porter Creek Secondary School (PCSS), I found myself introducing an officer from the Canadian Armed Forces to students from
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Kluane “Rat” Camp
I was told the action was in the kitchen shelter. As I walked towards the building, I immediately raised my camera to take a picture
Living in a Gamer’s Paradise
This March I was lucky enough to enter a Settlers of Catan tournament held on a cruise through the Caribbean. Excited to set sail on
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Opening That Bottle Again
I have a confession. After encouraging friends and readers to participate in Open that Bottle Night, I remembered I had committed to attend the Rotary
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