Talk About Those ‘Craft-y’ Beer Drinkers
The renaissance of craft brewing in Canada all started with a single beer. We are not talking about the first bottle rolled out the door […]
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Lee and ‘Arnold’ – Together at Last: Part 2
When I finished my routine, I felt pretty good … I made some mistakes, like pouring pop up my nose, but other than that I
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Desperate Northern Riders
How far am I willing to go to ride? Pretty far, apparently. This past winter, my favourite riding buddy and I travelled by truck and
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A Diamond in the Rough
In astronomy, there are good nights and there are bad nights. A good night is a cosmic gift: cloud-free skies and transparent atmosphere are basic
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Go Green When You Green-up!
For many, preparing the lawn for summer enjoyment is a highlight of spring. With anxious anticipation, gardeners spring forward to green-up their outdoor living spaces.
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Hooray for Castor Oil
Yes, I am a nutritionalist and no, you shouldn’t eat Castor oil. But it is one product that’s worth having around. Castor oil seeds (which
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Saliva Drooling Down Our Faces
On Wednesday I went the weight room at FH Collins and saw an empty parking lot. It was spring break, but that doesn’t allow me
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Comet of the Century
While we were waiting for Comet PanSTARRS to arrive in our skies, we had a chance to get up to the Grey Mountain lookout point.
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It’s Been a Long Time Coming
Until I was 14 years old, every trip I made from Whitehorse to Vancouver included at least one doctor’s appointment. True, those trips also included
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Cancer Prevention
In the February 21 edition of What’s Up Yukon, I explained some important dietary factors in cancer prevention. However, current research suggests lifestyle and emotional
Alyssa and I
Bumping into people as you travel is always an adventure. There are multitudes of travellers from all kinds of backgrounds living unique lives. Preparing to
Learning New Tricks from Older Ladies
Some of the women in the Arctic Blonde Strippers have been practicing their skills for 60 years, maybe more. And some learned the art from
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Bringing Local Food to Local People
Yukon farmers face a variety of obstacles from dealing with a cold and dry climate to the type of soil conditions here, but an organization
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Kitchen Sink Wines
With the exception of New Years Eve, I think I drank two glasses of wine in January — not propitious behaviour for a wine writer.
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Special Olympian Brings Back Hardware
It’s not every day that a Yukon figure skater is named to Team Canada for the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games. For that athlete
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Russian Fireballs, Comets and Asteroids
This year it appears that we are going to have comets and asteroids aplenty for our viewing and photographic enjoyment. The first visitor was called
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Sleeping Outdoors
Trappers and dog mushers have always slept out in the cold and with a few exceptions have done well. I got my start in occasionally
Trails, Trials and Turkeys
A couple boarding passes and a rental car and before I knew it I was back in Ontario after my junket to Minnesota. Duntroon. Ever
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The Tradition of Trek
Learn about the history of Trek Over the Top 2013 and how snowmobilers revived the scenic Top of the World Highway.
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Cancer Prevention
Some popular nutritional suggestions for preventing cancer include avoiding obesity, cutting down on fat intake, eating high-fibre foods, frequently eating cruciferous vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli and
Recollections of the Big Apple
I’ve only been to New York City once, and it was brief. In August 2010 I landed in LaGuardia airport in New York, needing to
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Cruising the Northwest Passage
In September 2012, my friend Sue Langevin and I joined the tour group Adventure Canada, for a voyage called Out of the Northwest Passage. We
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Rendezvous’ Mr. and Mrs. Yukon Fit the Bill
Mayo resident Hilda Tuck was surprised to hear that she and husband Wilf had been offered the title of Mr. and Mrs. Yukon for the
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Dear Mister Ed
Well now, don’t I feel like six kinds of a fool? Turns out them space rocks I rote you about last week are somethin’ else
Dear Mister Ed
Theres some things its best a feller not look into too close. You mind how I told you I mite be part of pressident O’Bamma’s
Wine Indoors or Out
Two weekends ago, a friend and I drove up the road from Rabbits Foot Canyon, to Fish Lake, to take her dog for a walk.
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One Thing We All Agree On …
Heading into summer = a wonderful time. And no matter how much extraneous snow may continue to fall, nothing can dampen the spirit of the
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Discovering a Rich Cultural Heritage
Colleen Potter has an infectious smile that can put even the most-guarded person at ease. It’s a smile that doesn’t fade when she begins to
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Reaching out, at home and abroad
It was a proud moment for 17-year-old Mauricio Ruaz, Grade 12 student at Vanier Catholic Secondary, when someone said, “I’m glad you put Colombia’s name
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Hops Across the Pond
Back in March, we sent one of our brewers on a jaunt to jolly old England. Alan went there to participate in a beerfest put
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A Taste of the Yukon Part 2 of 2
Ogilvie Street is also the location of the largest grocery store in town. It’s past a small plaza, with a huge parking lot, and more
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You are invited … to a ‘no-troublesome-thoughts’ evening
Serenity is set in subdued mauves and pinks as the sun sets above the Yukon River in a mural where trees and plants are alive
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Exciting New Studies
From research published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention London: Muscular men who pump iron are up to 40 per cent less likely
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Being safe is just overreacting
Back when I was a high school student, I faced a conundrum every time an exam came around. Do I study for it or not?
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Lunar satellite collision
The month of May is over, and so is observing deep-sky objects such as nebulas and galaxies. The only stellar objects in the sky that
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Keep the Motivation Going…
When you reach around the third week of your new training and/or nutrition regime, things will start to peter off. The scale will slow down;
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The Other Two Wheels
You should always start planning the next adventure before the current one is complete. Even better, before the current one even gets started. I have
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Those Magical Yukon Night Skies
For Yukon amateur astronomers, time for viewing those amazing night skies will soon vanish, temporarily that is. At this time of year, as soon as
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Get ‘Uncomfortable’ to Get Fit!
Sorry to break this to you, but sometimes exercising is uncomfortable. Sometimes you have to get sweaty; sometimes you have to push through your comfort
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Sharing the Yukon With Seven Sled Dogs
Being an exchange student in the Yukon is fantastic! When I arrived in August 2008, I had read lots about the Territory and its nature.
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The Yukon’s ‘Happy Ditches’
I am convinced that the Yukon has really happy ditches. I’ve always believed that places absorb the emotional energy of the human beings who have
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What’s ‘Up’ in the Garden
They’re up … radishes and swiss chard that were planted only a week ago are now pushing up through the soil. The radishes looked like
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Summertime Observing Blues? I Don’t Think So!
We are closing in on that time when visual astronomy is about over for the season. That does not mean there is nothing to do;
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Sweet Blooming Spirea
Tough, easy to grow and durable are musical words to a Northern gardener’s ears. To add to the symphony, spirea is an adaptable plant that
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Leaping Feats Celebrates 10 Years
Andrea Simpson Fowler’s pride, passion and excitement beam throughout our half-hour interview. Even though we are speaking over the phone, the long-time managing director of
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Alluring Spring Lilacs
Who can resist the fresh spring fragrance of a flowering lilac? For many gardeners, the lilac is an all-time favourite; the first spring blooms are
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Dear Mister Ed
Whats that old line about a thing bein’ a riddle rapped in a mistry inside an enema? There was some such goin’ on out here
Gifts That Keep Giving
Trees are gifts that truly keep on giving. They increase oxygen in the air, absorb carbons, recycle moisture into the atmosphere, filter harmful pollutants, prevent
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Where I Go to Know When
So I went on this website to see when I’d die. The Internet, being the general purveyor of naked people and random crotch shots, can
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Ploughing for Parsnips (and Other Root Crops)
With the snow finally gone, a gardener’s mind turns to working the soil. But, to work it too soon could leave it in unwieldy clumps,
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Blocked But Not Beaten
Right now, a blinking cursor is doing its very best to drive me insane. This cursor, constantly sitting at the very end of my thoughts,
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No Tunes for Cyclists
BIt will have to be chirping birds, ripping muscles, cheering teammates and perhaps even grazing grizzly bears that make up the soundtrack for competitors in
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Can, Is Where Your Heart Is
The camping season here in the Yukon is well underway and, so far, under lots of warm weather and blue sky. When we head out
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An alcohol-free life
May I just say this once and never have to revisit it again? I am not an alcoholic. Just because I don’t drink, it doesn’t
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Keeping Things Green in the Greenhouse
With this wonderful summer heat we are having, your greenhouse plants should be growing by leaps and bounds. Once the mercury passes above 25, a
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Landscaping Can Switch Up Your Workout
Here is a question from a member that I would like to share with you. I’ve been away from the gym for five days because
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Successful Perennial Gardening, All-Summer-Long
Perennial gardening has long been a favoured pastime for Yukon gardeners. Now is the perfect time to take a good look at the perennials in
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Watching the Scale Ain’t Where I’m At
I can’t say I’m one who watches my weight. I mean, where’s it gonna go? (Zing!) I’ve had the same basic kind of body shape
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Thank You for NOT Racing
If you were trying to invent the best sport in the world in terms of potential for mass appeal, what would that sport look like?
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Your Summer Guide to Containers and Hanging Baskets
All gardeners love having beautiful containers and hangings baskets in their gardens. By carefully choosing varieties that are ideally suited for your garden, along with
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Dear Mister Ed
If things was bad before, its got even worst in the sleep deppartment this week. The birds is now chirpin’ and burpin’ near non-stop and
Yukon Dirt Girls Run For the Hills
We introduced bikes. My favourite, “Flipper”, likes to “flip her rider”. Mine is Xena. I want mine to encourage my inner warrior princess.
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Drying Turkey (with a Hair Dryer)
We just got more baby chicks and turkey poults. They are one day old when we get them and not much bigger than the egg
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Not All Greenhouses Are Created Equal
One of the most-asked questions in regards to greenhouse coverings is: “What material should I use to cover my greenhouse.” The most important decision you
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Dear Mister Ed
I’m a mite bit twisted from gettin’ up far too early to meet the call of nachur. I don’t mean the normal old-fellers call to
Who Ya Gonna Call? Not Anthony Trombetta
A dream I’ve held since childhood has been quashed. It’s with much regret that I must inform all of you that my letter of interest
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Saved by the Ball
During my days at Vanier Catholic Secondary School I played football during lunch. After scarfing down some sustenance we would head to the soccer field,
Rekindling a Passion for Culture
The students of Eliza Van Bibber School, along with numerous supportive partners, are reviving the cultural wellbeing of the community through traditional practices. It started
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Minnesota Races Present Environmental Challenges
If there is any disadvantage to being a skier from the Yukon it’s the remoteness; we are as far from Russia as we are the
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Ice Climbing equals True Love
Ice climbing was destined to be my true love. Twelve years ago a friend introduced me to the sport by taking me on a three-day
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Almost Everybody Knows One
It seems almost everybody knows an O’Donovan. Some of us know nine or 10 of them. All told, there are 11 siblings and they tend
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The Plant of the King’s Fragrance
Not everyone grows the standard tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the greenhouse … There are gardeners who love to grow exotic flowers, and orchids are
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Yeah, but who’s counting?
I’m going on vacation soon and I am very excited. Daisy and I are going to Ontario to visit my side of the family, courtesy
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What’s the ‘Rush’?
“I have a lot of fun with Dot,” says Trish Barclay, her eyes squinting into a voice that sounds like it belongs to a pirate.
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‘Rosy Choices’ for the Yukon
Loved the world over for their nostalgic beauty, roses have long been celebrated by artists, composers, florists and gardeners. Though many varieties of roses require
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: If You Lead, They Will Follow!
Q: My son is 10 and showing interest in coming to the gym with me. Is it safe for him to lift weights? A: Yes.
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Positively ‘Peony’
Peonies are a beautiful, prolific flowering shrub that casts a spell, throughout the summer, with their incredible fragrance. Prized for their large, fragrant blooms and
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Dear Mister Ed
So where was I? Oh yes, I was tellin’ you about my and Wilferd’s exsellent advenchurs in Dawsin City. Like I said, soon as we
Eat Clean and Boost!
Well, I usually save the book recommendations for Christmastime, but there are two new books out there that I just have to tell you about.
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They’re Not Just Pretty (They taste great, too!)
One of the delights of owning a hobby greenhouse is that that there are many varieties of plants that can be grown in its warm,
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Nothing Screams Summer Louder than, Well … Summer!
I’m generally not one to gauge the success of my summer by small degrees, but there are certain small, simple moments that make life grand.
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Dear Mister Ed
By jingo, my heads still swimmin’ from all I seen and done on my trip to Keeno with Wilferd and Danny last week end. Can’t
Team Yukon Fuel and the Whitehorse Food Bank
Gettin’ the dirt while rippin’ some dirt. “Hey, Bill. You riding tonight?” “Yup. Easy hour and a half. Chadburn area. Come along?” “Let’s do it!
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Hypothermia in Mexico
Picture desert backcountry … There are cacti and scrub brush and even a couple of cowboys herding reluctant stray cattle along a sandy road. Each
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The Joy of Weeding
Well it seems that summer is here. The heat that we have been getting has been a bonus for the garden. Everything is up, even
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The Young at Heart Are Growing!
One of the delights of consulting and promoting gardening is that once in a while you stumble into on oasis that you did not know
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Rituals of the Ride
My best rides are framed by the rituals I have adopted. When we jump in our cars or trucks to drive somewhere, unless it is
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Pass the mint, please …
If you have just one little empty spot in your greenhouse, I would consider planting just one or two peppermint plants. Peppermint does grow outdoors,
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The kids are alright
If you fear for the future – the future of a world threatened by environmental, economic and moral collapse – then I know just the
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Incredible Edible Herbs and Flowers
Fresh herbs and edible flowers are always in vogue in culinary kitchens. From the most-basic chef, to five-star hotels, herbs and edible flowers offer culinary
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Dear Mister Ed
First I gotta tell you a bit about my Unkle Walt. Well he ain’t reely my unkle. They say he’s my second cozzen once removed,
Who Is Caring for Those Left Behind?
The urn Alexandra Davidge picked out isn’t selling as well as her colleague’s. “Everyone always seems to be very shocked that someone my age, a
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In Passing: On Pin-ups and Pop Kings …
I was in my hotel room in The Pas, Manitoba, when I heard the news. Michael Jackson had passed away. Rather than conveying any sign
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: You’ve Got to Move It, Move It …
Summer is here and although it may not be swimsuit season in the Yukon, it’s nice to feel great in that tank top or shorts.
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Dear Mister Ed
Well I got home from Dawsin to find a cupple of nice surprises. First was that Merna planted a bunch of flours around my house
Mirage
Sometimes, when you need a refuge, a magical place appears. It was late at night and I was driving to the Tombstone Mountains for the
Peel Watershed is not reserved for elite slobs
As every Yukoner should, I have been following the debate over the Peel Watershed Draft Land-Use Plan. It is a debate that will decide what
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To Market, To Market …
I usually plant more vegetables than I am going to personally use because I like to attend the farmers’ markets in Whitehorse. It started out
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Growing Fresh Air’ with Houseplants
Many people enjoy indoor tropical plants because of their natural aesthetic appeal and comfort qualities. It is also believed that surrounding office workers with healthy
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Volunteers Building Home on Champagne-Aishihik Land
Last winter Terry Rufiange-Holway took an extra week of vacation. When he got back on the job as Champagne-Aishihik housing director, an exciting new opportunity
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