Bread Making is the Metaphor
I was first introduced to Tai Chi Chuan by a karate instructor from Quebec. We had brought him to the Yukon to teach Karate to […]
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Picking Eddies For Takhini River Grayling
For a small fish, Grayling put on a great show. Their entertainment value is derived from their feisty nature, dramatic physical features and the fact
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Keeping the Hope Alive
BY GEORGE MARATOS In March 1977, a young 18-year-old from Port Coquitlam, B.C. had his right leg amputated six inches above the knee after being
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Echinacea: The Mystical Cure-All Plant
Among the most striking of all North American native wildflowers, echinacea, or more commonly called coneflowers, once spread across thousands of kilometres. Appreciated in gardens
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Bread Making is the Metaphor
A few weeks ago, I was involved in a discussion about bread making. No, I do not mean those bread making machines you can buy
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Beer Can Chicken: The End Justifies the Means
“When the meat is gone, we’ll eat the vegetarians”. This is the rallying cry of a barbecue herd from B.C. that takes the grilling of
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Moving Day Dilemmas
Moving is always a hectic time, whether is just across town or across the country. Animals also find this time stressful. Dogs and cats are
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The View From a Horse is Spectacular
Having completed her review of a few basic riding skills, Mandy checked back and forth, matching rider with horse. “You can go with Nakinaw.” She
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Zoo Cougar Streamer
The Zoo Cougar is a very effective sculpin version of a muddler minnow. These sculpins are very attractive to large fish in the Yukon. I
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From Broom Handles to Beijing
Fifteen years ago, a young Yukon girl, armed with just an old broom handle, would relentlessly practise her weightlifting technique and form. A member of
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Root Sellers’ International Career an Olympian Feat
BY JANELLE HARDY They’re a fixture in the local music scene and, increasingly, nationally. Now at the Beijing Olympics, the brotherly duo of the long-blonde
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Sumo Life: Upstairs, Downstairs
PART 2 of 2 So, what does the life of a professional sumo wrestler look like? Sumo wrestling is highly organized and rules are strictly
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Where There is Smoke, There is Flavour
Cedar plank barbecuing is becoming all the rage … for some very tasty reasons. This is an ancient method of cooking used along the Pacific
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More Than One Way to Enjoy the Chilkoot Trail
BY LIANA B. BAKER The Chilkoot Trail does not have to mean blistered feet and achy calves. That is because you don’t have to hike
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Vocalizing your Yoga Practice with Kirtan
Our first instrument is our voice. For those who are closet singers such as myself, Kirtan, a form of sacred chanting, is one of the
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Zero Calories? Only in Moderation
Artificial sweeteners are everywhere these days. People are using them as a low-calorie alternative to sugar while giving our sweet tooth what it desires. From
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The McLean Lake Mystery
McLean Lake is a special place nestled within pristine wilderness only minutes from town. It’s the kind of place that needs to be cherished and
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Tying a Babine Special Variation
This Babine Special is widely used for Pacific salmon and steelhead. The original pattern uses marabou, chenille and soft white hackle. The chenille is now
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Sometimes Fear Gets the Better of Skill
Leaving Tagish at 7 o’clock in the morning, I felt like that little kid in the snowsuit in the Robert Munsch book. After one button,
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Angling for a Campground
Tarfu Lake Campground is relatively close to Whitehorse, at only 159 kilometres, and that’s even when you take the long way. Last year’s campground guide
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Create a Pet Friendly Garden
I have always enjoyed my pets in the garden. At 15 years, our ginger cat Casey is well into his lounging years. From the bench,
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Old Thinking on Young Drinkers
Time Magazine recently did a story called, Should You Drink With Your Kids?. While the data contained in the story is generally U.S. based, we
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There’s Yukon Gold In Them Thar Hills
Now that we are about half way through the growing season, it is a good time to take stock and evaluate the growth of your
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A Great Fishing Trip Ends at the Barbecue
This time of year is a great opportunity to grill fresh fish, whether caught by you or purchased from a local retailer. Rainbow trout, lake
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We Are Driving Each Other Crazy
As a father, I am always looking for “learning situations” … much to the delight of my children I am sure. One such lesson came
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Wet Weather Boredom and Blah’s
Now I’m not complaining about all the rain we’ve gotten over this summer. I would much rather have mud then forest fires. And the grass
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Running a Tech Savvy Business
The ways in which technology improves the productivity of a business continue to grow. By selecting a technological system that is right for you, you
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Ladies Take to the Tee for Special Olympics
BY GEORGE MARATOS On July 4, 48 female golfers will hit the links at Meadow Lakes Golf Resort to take part in the inaugural Women’s
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Up, Up and Away From It All
There’s the “bird’s-eye view”, the “eagle-eye view” and then there’s the “flightseeing view”. Sometimes Whitehorse becomes … well, Whitehorse. The lineup at the grocery store
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Where Beauty Blooms in a Private Cozy Backyard Retreat
When it comes to sound design principles, solid construction techniques and appropriate plant selection, Hank and Susan Moorlag come out in aces and spades(pun intended).
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All About Roses
You might think that the Northern climate is too cold to grow beautiful, flowering roses. Think again. If your garden has an sunny location, with
To Breed or Not to Breed
I have been asked a couple times lately for my opinion on the breeding suitability of certain mares. I’m no expert, but I thought I
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Two Sugars, A Little Cream and Lots of Zen
My favourite coffee mug still sits in a place of honour on my shelf. It’s cracked, full of brown stains that will no longer surrender
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Fit ‘n’ Healthy: Shake Up Your Energy
Here are some awesome Blender Drink Recipes that are perfect for a meal on the run. You will notice that they all have a mix
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Fishing the Junkyard at Snafu Lake
The goal was to get into pike at Snafu Lake. A group of us kayaked from the campground, over the first beaver dam and into
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Swimming, Cycling and Running for Shelter
The need for the Dawson Women’s Shelter is a serious concern, but raising money for its programs and operation can be fun.
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Demystifying the Myths of Fasting – a Yogic Ayurvedic Perspective
Fasting has several purposes throughout many cultures: one being religious and the other for improving physical health. Fasting methods range from eliminating certain foods to
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The Right Tree for the Right Location
A new tree is a wonderful addition to any landscape project. Beyond providing shelter, shade and food for birds and small animals, trees also benefit
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Espresso: From Italy With Love
Would an espresso by any other name still taste as sweet? Espresso, not EXpresso, describes three different things; a method of making coffee, the drink
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The Family That Plays Together, Stays Fit Together
Well, they opened the water park at Rotary Peace Park and the kids are out of school … that must mean summer is finally here.
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The Greeks Know Barbecue
On a trip to Greece, we set up camp just off the beach at the bottom of a huge cliff; to reach this location we
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Kluane Chilkat: Grizzlies and Seniors and Rain (oh my!)
The bike relay that begins June 21 from Haines Junction consists of more than 1,000 cyclists, 225 teams and close to 300 volunteers. For me,
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Transforming Tears to Laughter
During a recent conversation with a friend, she told me how she cleared emotional energy during a workshop. After decades of holding emotional childhood trauma,
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A Yukon Woman and her Wilderness Oasis
Mother Nature is rather inhospitable for northern gardeners: poor soil, short growing season, bitter winters and often difficult access to water. Undaunted by these obstacles,
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What Does it Take to be The Fittest?
Who are the most “fit” athletes in the world? This is a loaded question and one that deserves a lot of thought. First, you need
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The Basic, Perfect Hamburger
“Bob, stop pouring beer on the meat; the kids have to eat that,” my mother would yell to my Dad in the backyard, scolding him
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Polar Shrimp
The Polar Shrimp is an old standby for salmon and steelhead. Originally it was tied with polar bear for the wing. Polar bear is not
“That Fish is Beautiful”
I had been nervous all day. This was to be the first “Hooked on Yukon Fishing” event of many this summer. Susan and I had
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Chicken on a Stick on Ceramic
Discussing which features you might want in a barbecue, a friend of mine stated a ceramic grill is the only way to go. This friend
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Immigrants remind us of Canadian values
I’m reading the newspapers and the magazines and I see that many Canadians have only qualified support for immigrants. I ignore the bigots, pretty much
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Lifting Her Way to Beijing
“My legs I guess.” That is Jeanne Lassen’s response when asked if she has any good luck charms she attributes to her on-going success in
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Camping and Healthy Eating Do Go Together
Well, it’s that time of year again: camping time. Now, usually camping means hotdogs, hamburgers, s’mores, chips, pop, beer, etc, but you have all worked
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This Bud is For the Highest Bidder
The great, gobbling beer merger beast is, here in the summer of 2008, most definitely alive and very well. Some of the mergers that we
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Atlin is Great for Young Explorers
We drove down to Atlin for the May long weekend for some family time. Atlin is one of my favourite getaway places. The town is
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Creature Comforts
Family camping is like the third evolution of camping (after being taken out to Algonquin Park with my parents) … at least it is for
The Neptune Streamer
The Neptune Streamer was originally used for large brook trout in Labrador. Since its inception, it has also been used successfully for numerous other species.
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Endless Possibilities for Yukon Kayak Fishing
Christmas has come early for me. I have invested in a brand, spanking, new fishing kayak. I’ve tried and owned all kinds of watercrafts for
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Story of the Three Sons and a Pot of Water
There is an old story I read many years ago. I will do my best to retell it: A sword master was visited by an
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To Prop or Not to Prop
In the early 70s, when I began Hatha Yoga at the local Whitehorse YWCA, using props was not an option. We all bumbled as long
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Happiness on Both Ends of the Leash
“What sort of dog would you like?” There were so many to choose from: small, medium and large dogs, short and long-haired dogs, quiet dogs
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Stretch
Active isolated stretching, PNF stretching, contract-relax stretching, facilitated stretching, ballistic stretching, stretching to increase flexibility, stretching to increase power, stretching for relaxation … there are
The More Food Costs, The Less You Spend
Could rising food costs make us healthier? It certainly could, if we look at it the right way. As we have all been seeing in
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Mixing Dogs with Oil
I had a request to put together some information on which oils can be used to supplement a dog’s diet to improve their coat and
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Beer Can Be Eaten
For the most part, this column is used to keep folks abreast of contemporary beer issues and educate Yukoners in craft brewing culture. Often times,
A Taste of Beer-Making
It used to be the Chilkoot Brewery; now it’s the Yukon Brewing Company. Either way, it’s the only craft brewery that outsells Molson and Labatt
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Connecting to Kenya Through Fish
For many dedicated anglers, fishing is more than pulling large, toothy, scaly creatures out of the water and onto the dinner table. It may be
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The Poly Flash Carey Special
The Poly Flash Carey Special is one of the most widely used flies in lakes. Originally tied for trout in BC lakes, today it is
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Music Festivals the Australian Way
BY JANELLE HARDY Scritch, scritch, scritch, went the sand as people walked through it. Sunbathers, surfers, boogeyboarders, wedding parties, everyone was on the beach basking
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Igniting the Third Chakra
The words that come to mind when I think of the third chakra are fire, transformation, will, power, energy and control. We are all on
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Goals Are Not Achieved, They Are Planned
Life throws you curve balls and now it’s time you created a lifesaving kit for your healthy lifestyle. We know that life changes and we
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Yogini Heal Thyself
Within these two past days, there were two vehicle collisions. There was a murder reported. From where I’m looking, it is difficult to discern whether
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Get Those Seeds Planted
Now is the time to start seeding your vegetable plants for the outdoor garden. Vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli benefit from early seeding
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A Multi-Style Training Approach
There is a wonderful little book called Moving Zen written by C.W. Nichols. It tells the story of his training and living in Japan. A
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Self-Sabotage
As if it’s not enough to have friends, family and co-workers sabotaging our fitness efforts, we turn around and start sabotaging ourselves. You go through
Seeing With the Eyes of Drishti
Homo Sapiens are predominantly visual beings. Our attention follows wherever our eyes lead us. On the mat it could be the person with the hip
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The Chicks Will Love You
Spring means chick season. It’s the time of year for ordering and receiving baby chicks here in the Yukon. In fact, I will have already
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Q: What’s Worse Than Dog Poop? A: Old Dog Poop
Every spring, we all have certain things we fervently look forward to. It could be the continued sublimation of those stubborn piles of snow, the
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Nina Reed’s Excellent Adventure
After seven months in the surf and sun, Nina Reed, 18, was ready to come back to the sludge and muck of the Yukon’s April.
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The Best of Martial Arts is a Personal Decision
If you are looking for a style to practise or you are already involved and the instructor tells you theirs is the best martial art,
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Young People Nice to Have Around
The Generation Ys are competent and motivated employees, who offer a wide range of skills, talent, life experience, academic knowledge and work potential. These younger
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Releasing Through Deep Touch
BY LILLIAN STRAUSS Janelle Hardy jetted half way around the world to Australia to become a licensed Hellerwork practitioner. Her training was intense. In a
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Clean Food for a Lean Bod’
Most of you want to eat well, but I believe there is a lot of confusion about how to go about it. Don’t feel bad,
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A Therapeutic Balance of Work and Play-
The smell of lemongrass fills the foyer, while soft music echoes from an adjacent room. The décor is minimalist, yet inviting. Warm and cool tones
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Les Arts in School
BY VIRGINIE HAMEL Once again this year, the cultural sector of the Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY), in cooperation with École Émilie-Tremblay, is hosting an exhibition of
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More about Budgies
Last issue I started talking about the living requirements of these beautiful little birds, Budgies. But since I’m long winded, I wasn’t able to fit
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Hey, Hi, Hello … I’m a Yukoner
“Hello, my name is George … and I nod my head.” I thought I should confess that right away and get it out in the
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An Evolutionary Journey of the Earth through Asanas
Anodea Judith, author of Western Body Eastern Mind, wrote that the Earth is the “universal ground for all that we do. Our bodies are the
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Starting Spring Seedlings
Herbs, vegetables, annuals, perennials and wildflowers can all be grown from seed. By using a combination of the right seed, good quality soil and a
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This Waiter Wears Mitts and Headlamp
Mitts? Check. Headlamp? Check. Everything else? Check. I step outside. The temperature isn’t too cold, warmer than previous years but not outrageously so. I can
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An Evening That is Different
On a cold and snowy evening in the Yukon, people and children come together in a small gymnasium. Children surge into the building followed by
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Your Coffee is 97 per cent Water
OK, by this point you have bravely gone to the local roastery/coffee store, chosen from the myriad of names and flavours and arrived home clutching
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Walking Tall Through the Woods
They are two of my greatest passions. The first is going for long walks in the woods behind our house. The second is walking on
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Foolish Fitness Products of all Time
This is no joke; someone actually patented and sold these products. Why are we so gullible? The Ab Toner: A belt that you wrap around
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John’s Special, Secret Fishing Spot
The e-mail arrived through my website with an obscure subject line: My Secret Fishing Spot. Initially, I was convinced this was spam, but, who could
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If Breeders Were the Minority
Imagine waking up one morning and the world, as you know it, is a very different place. Imagine waking up and realizing you are in
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The Best of Both Worlds is Best for Our World
As most people know, the use of glass beer bottles is extremely environmentally friendly. Something like 98 per cent of those brown bottles we know
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Open Letter To the Mayor and City Council
This is a request, nay, a plea, to seriously consider this amazing opportunity to better the City of Whitehorse. I call for the substitution of
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Life-Changing News
I feel like a fool. And what’s worse, I’ve been lying not just to myself for so long, but also to you readers. I look
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This Restaurant is for the Dogs
Just when I thought I had reviewed every restaurant in the Yukon, I found out about a place called The Feed Store. “They sell food
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Something Odd is Happening
This is the most difficult penned missive I have typed on this thing that computes. And it is not why you think. You see, I
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