Dawson City international Gold Show
The Dawson City International Gold Show is back for its 40th Anniversary with a new location and even more programming for attendees.
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Channa Dal Soup
Warm your soul with this delightful Channa Dal Soup recipe inspired by my Punjabi roots and family traditions.
Moving Rocks And Rocking Minds
Learn about the Yukon Chamber of Mines’ role in fostering responsible mining in Yukon from its historic office in Whitehorse.
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Licensing Paintings Into People’s Lives
At Anto’s new location on Main Street, Kym Rempel offers products by a diverse range of artists and her own brand of soap and bath products
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How To Pay An Artist
In her most recent Artrepreneur column, Nicole talks about the industry in’s and out’s of negotiating and paying artists fees and commissions
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Yukon Ladies Ask
Kylie introduces us to Kaley-lynn Hewitt-MacDougall, the founder of the local ladies support group on Facebook called Yukon Ladies Ask
Above And Beyond
“Exercise Makes You Look Better Naked. So Does Wine. Your Choice.” It’s the kind of cheeky humour that punctuates Caribou RV Park
From Pennies to Purpose: 35 years of Raven
From a penny-a-can collection in Whitehorse’s old arena to a territory-wide force for environmental stewardship, Raven’s journey
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A Yukon Company Wins An Antarctic Contract
Yukon’s Pelly Construction Builds for the British Antarctic Survey Thirty-four years ago Pelly Construction built a runway and airstrip for the British Antarctic Survey at
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Blown Away – Lumel Studio
Lumel Studio in Whitehorse is a mecca for glass-makers and a one-of-a-kind space “The glass-making becomes a conduit for people to connect, which is what
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Not Your Average Pilot
After four decades with Air North, Joe Sparling still loves what he does Joe says that one of the best cards of compliment he’s ever
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Fenix House
Explore Fenix House, a vibrant art installation in downtown Whitehorse showcasing creativity through whimsical designs and colors.
A Closet Full of Furs
Learn how to maintain your fur garments. Storage tips, cleaning advice… keep your heirloom pieces in top condition for generations to come.
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The Trapper’s Life: Whose Track Is It?
Yukon tracker Sonja Seeber breaks down the art of identifying animal tracks. Learn practical tips and explore the wilderness like a pro.
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The Fur Institute of Canada (FIC)
Why do we trap in Canada? The answer is easy: fur is ethical, sustainable, renewable and biodegradable. Before there was the coveted polar fleece (polyester),
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CHON FM – 40 Years Strong
CHON-FM is going strong as the Yukon’s only First Nation-dedicated broadcaster. Broadcast on 98.1 FM in Whitehorse, and 90.5 FM.
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Well-Read And Well-Loved
Books can have long lives. They might be bought new and kept forever, or they might be loaned to a friend and are never seen again.
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Closing The Book On A Piece of Yukon History
Klondike Nugget and Ivory has served Dawson City, the Yukon and beyond long enough to be considered nothing short of historic.
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Bringing Custom Orthotics North
Since Meagan McEwen Gerein and Kurtis Gerein opened Yukon Biomechanics in Whitehorse, in 2020, Yukon orthotic users…
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Tattooing North of 60
Tattoo artist Bee Smyth resides in Dawson City where, all summer long, locals and tourists can get a unique northern tattoo.
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Dance? Or Downtime?
Why would anybody choose to wake up early on spring break and not get paid for it? I’m sure that many high school students…
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Closing The Labor Gap
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Yukon’s economy has been growing and gaining traction, according to Colin Gervais, senior advisor…
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Yukon Plastics
Janna Swales wants to make plastic “something” to treasure. But to make a real difference, she has her sights set on working…
50 years Yukon Trappers Association
Over the years, the Yukon Trappers Association has moved their location a few times but their mandate remains the same…
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Bringing The Heat
Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs finally opened this winter, after around a decade in the making, though a good chunk of that process…
Heating Up With Yukon Sauna
Yukon Sauna, started by Tyler and Joyce Rempel, originally came to be when the two wanted a portable sauna for their own use.
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Yukon Soaps
It has been a big year for Joella Hogan. Hogan has owned The Yukon Soaps Company, in Mayo (the heart of the Yukon)…
Boss Entrepreneurs & Craft Fairs
Craft Fairs are a way for local vendors to sell items they have made, and with the Yukon’s dark, cold winters.
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Keep the Humanity in the Work
In a world where there is now a mix of work environments, here are some tips for working from home — for employees and employers (and family)
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A Convivial Conveyance
Flying to Toronto on Air North: relaxation. No change of airline, no transfer of luggage. I figured they were also going to feed me.
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Pedal Power With Yukon Water Bikes
Water bikes are easy to use, and pedalling can get you out pretty far onto the lake, pretty quickly. “Come on!” he yelled. “Let’s race.”
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Being Unorthodox in the Yukon
Unorthodox Yukon is one of the Yukon’s most-colourful spaces. The store’s owner, Douma Alwarid, is funny, open and animated.
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Bringing Joy, One Cup of Coffee at A Time
On a beautiful Sunday in early May, my partner and I headed down to Carcross and noted the signs of spring: the rapidly evaporating snow,
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The Business of Portable Toilets
Porta Potty, outhouse, Johnny-on-the-Spot, and honey bucket. I got to ask every question you never thought to ask about those plastic booths.
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The value of hunting & fishing to tourism in the Yukon
Since the early Gold Rush days, hunting and fishing have played a major and valuable role in tourism in the Yukon.
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Inked! The Indelible Art of Tattooing
Chat with artists at Yukon tattoo shops. They’re the most kind & community-minded folks & you might walk out wondering why you don’t have ink.
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Warm up with a slice of Joe
From thirty below to three hundred above: Joe’s Wood Fired Pizza One minute you’re in Whitehorse, standing outside NVD Place (or, as it’s more commonly
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Five years of kicking up a storm
As the Kicksled Revolution rings in its fifth birthday, owner and founder Anne Middler reflects on the past & what she hopes will come.
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Yukon Venture Angels has launched
Yukon Venture Angels is an angel investment group. Experienced & first-time angels looking to learn about growing businesses are welcomed.
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No job is too big or too small for Jacobs Industries
Jacobs Industries, founded by Edmund Jacobs: the first civilian to drive on the Alaska Highwayand is in the Yukon Transportation Hall of Fame.
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Karaky Grocery: Tastes of home
International foods from many countries and a variety of cuisine – Middle Eastern, South Asian, European and Japanese.
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Sunshine on my shoulders: Yukon’s first renewable-energy cooperative
This model of green investment cooperative is not only a means of developing renewable energy, but also as a safe, reliable investment.
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Craving Crepes? Crêperie La Petite-Maison brings French food to Yukoners
Crêperie La Petite-Maison brings French food to Yukoners. Morin & Veniatare passionate & Yukoners are crazy about their crêpes.
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Pumpkins in the North
Getting Pumpkins to the Yukon isn’t easy. There’s a lot of shipping logistics to bring them from B.C., maybe Alberta, maybe even California.”
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Welcome to the Belly of the Bison!
Belly of the Bison offers dishes that are “upscale but simple,” as Scmidt describes them. “The food is elegant comfort food,” she said.
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Recycling your wreck
Some old trucks are a source of antique reverence to the past, but too many abandoned cars are an unfortunate part of Yukon’s landscape.
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A Yukon Horror Story, So Far
Graphic novels are Gallagher’s favourite art form. This exhibit is an artistic journey to produce a horror graphic novel set in the Yukon.
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Infinite flavours of Asia: Yukon Asian Market
If a customer asks for something, she’ll try to find it for them and the selection is impressive. There are products from many countries.
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Vanessa Ægirsdóttir’s magical place
Meeting Bahm set her on a new personal journey, and professional path informed by his Tlingit heritage and traditional approach to trapping.
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Business Profile: Half Moon Ice Cream
with a supportive community, this ice cream maker has been able to stick it out in 2021, and even return with some impressive upgrades.
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Paris Pick – A Star is born
Whitehorse musician Paris Pick’s most recent video, the title track from her album I Can’t Help It , is blowing up on YouTube
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Jeszika Mae’s Joy of Cooking
Macarons represent the bonbons side of Jeszika Mae’s business slogan: “Bacon and Bonbons – smoked meats and sweet treats.”
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Canoeing this summer?
Whitehorse’s canoe and kayak rental companies are shifting their focus to the local market for a summer without tourists.
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Yummy dumplings
Anne’s Dumplings took off in the last year. Anne Huang-Power can’t keep up with the demand for her dumplings.
Providing Provisions
Yukon Provisions is a new collaborative space for local food entrepreneurs
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King of Bowls
Night Market offers a taste of Thai Troy King, the executive chef behind the recently-opened Night Market, is a person who seems to live by
Dress Local
Audrey Levesque is the creator and maker of Made by Auds. She designs, cuts and sews her small garment collection from a room in a Gold rush-era hotel in Dawson City.
Bringing BBQ to the masses
Smoke and Sow, from food truck to Whitehorse restaurant. The menu includes beef brisket, pulled pork, racks of ribs and whole chickens.
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Interview with Hunter John Sandluck
While doing the Work Experience Program I was able to experience working and found a lot of enjoyment in the work and with the people.
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Changing Gear changing hands
Changing Gear ticks off several boxes: it’s well set up, it’s a great facility, it’s something he can grow with, and the location
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Local beer and good cheer
There’s a whole lot of local in Gather Café and Taphouse, a recent addition to Whitehorse’s burgeoning culinary and bar scene.
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Brothers in beer
Polarity Brewing, the latest addition to the Yukon craft beer scene, is a labour of love.
Going to the dogs!
Road Dogs is a music store, a coffee shop and the new Yukon Online Marketplace. It’s a place to buy a guitar, peruse vinyl while you enjoy a great cappuccino, and the pick up spot for a new online marketplace for Yukon products.
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Fruits of the wine
You may have heard, we have a winery in the Yukon now. This winery comes from the team at Yukon Berry Farms. They were looking for a way to use their haskap berries to create secondary products that have a long shelf life and good margins – fruit wine.
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Hannah Warrington of Half Moon Ice Cream
Meet a maker! What do you make? I make handcrafted, traditional custard style-ice cream. It is made with all natural ingredients – I don’t shortcut
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Tie one on
Whitehorse is home to a tiny fly shop with a big heart Big fish. Tiny fly shop. At just 10 feet by 12 feet, and
Congratulations, Air North
Air North named the 2020 Traveller’s Choice Best Airline in Canada
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Locally raised, locally made
July 22 is National Hot Dog Day (which is, apparently, a thing) and why celebrate with just any ol’ meat on a bun when you could have one made with locally raised pork? Support a farmer, love your butcher.
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Putting delicious food into the hands of Yukoners
Wayfarer Oyster House provides takeout and off-sales during the time of COVID-19 COVID-19 has dramatically changed things for Yukon’s restaurant community, including Wayfarer Oyster House.
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Cooking up some good
The Yukon Chef Collective is a group of local culinary professionals giving back by creating meals for the Whitehorse Food Bank
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Sundog: Where Taking Care of You Feeds Other People Too
When guests started cancelling in February, Yukon resort owners Heather and Andrew Finton knew 2020 was going to be a challenge. When the borders to
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Pho-fix
Making sure Yukoners can still get their pho-fix is not the only way Lan Tang, owner of Pho 5 Star Restaurant, is contributing during the pandemic.
Well Read and Welcome Back!
We will continue to offer curb-side pick-up for those that are not ready to come in and browse or for anyone with a cold or other symptoms. Based on books we have in stock our staff has come up with three book recommendations for people eager for new things to read
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Support local with a beer and some Indian food
Things are different for everyone in the new COVID-19 world and companies everywhere are having to change their business models to adapt. Nowhere is this
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Bringing the world of the culinary arts to Yukoners
For every Yukoner who has ever felt intimidated by a new recipe or technique in the kitchen Chef Catherine (Cat) McInroy is here to help. She is the owner/operator of the only privately-owned culinary education centre in the Canadian North.
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Skills Canada Yukon Interview: Lowell Tait
Meet Lowell Tait: heavy duty equipment, truck and transport technician
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Bringing more than tourists
At the 16th annual Bravo Awards, the Yukon Convention Bureau (YCB) recognized those who live here and make a difference by offering the best spot in Canada to hold a conference or meeting.
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Getting on the Wrench
[one_half] What motivated you to get into this trade? When I was in high school I joined a Skills Canada Yukon Skills club for hairstyling.
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So cheesy
Cultured Fine Cheese has become a specialty shop that offers the necessary ingredients for a fabulous meal and the perfect snack.
Skills Canada Yukon Interview: Bell Laosomboon
Growing up in Thailand gives someone an appreciation for food. Like in any culture that is food-centered, you learn from an early age to appreciate the composition of various dishes.
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Skills Canada Yukon Interview: “Never a Boring Day”, Meet Joel Stacey
I was motivated to begin trade school when I realized I was enjoying my summer carpentry jobs more than my university studies, and could get paid to do it!
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Serving up kindness
Whatever we do, there is always room for a little kindness. That was the message I took away after meeting with Meg Rodger at her new eatery, Kind Café, on Hawkins Street in downtown Whitehorse.
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Thirty-five years and counting
For more than the past three decades, Däna Näye Ventures has helped Yukon businesses succeed. Now, on the eve of the organization’s 35th anniversary, it has been honoured by Startup Canada for its entrepreneurial efforts.
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Skills Canada Yukon Interview: Cassandra Galbraith the carpenter
Carpentry has made my life better by giving me a job I love. I don’t dread getting up in the morning and am happy to go to a job I like with a crew that feels like family.
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Skills Canada Yukon Interview: Travis Friesen
Full name: Travis Friesen, Skills Yukon alumni, volunteer and board member Age: 30 Trade: Sheet Metal Worker Current workplace: Hvactech Systems What motivated you to
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Nature’s Workshop
Eleven years ago, Jason Patreau was in Afghanistan with Task Force 1-08, 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group. (PPCLI.) He would be
Summit Kombucha is making an ancient fermented drink Yukon’s favourite healthy beverage
Nicole Schoeneberg (left) and Hilary Seymour (right), owners of Summit Kombucha, enjoying their blueberry and basil kombucha, at their brewery Have you tried kombucha; the
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Skills Canada Yukon Interview:Getting on the wrench, Riley Hildebrand
Meet Riley Hildebrand, Skills Canada Yukon alumni: Heavy equipment, truck and transport technician
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A pearl formed in these oysters
Even after a year of operating in downtown Whitehorse, Eddie Rideout, co-owner of Wayfarer Oyster House, stresses that his restaurant does more than just oysters.
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You talking to her?
“When you haveit flat tire, you throwit over there and you takeit spare tire from that pile. Every three days you takeit air filter out
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Local squared
Chef Robert Brouillette, of the storied Gold Pan Saloon in Whitehorse, is passionate about showcasing local ingredients. Brouillette began working in restaurants at age 16.
Saved by The Caribou and wolves
Considering the Caribou RV Park at km 1403 of the Alaska Highway was established in 1974 and your humble correspondent lived in Atlin from 1977
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Yukon Gardens continues to grow
Facility expansion has made winter growing possible Growing up in a small town in Saskatchewan, and during his high school days, no one knew Lorne
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Number one, with a bullet
Almost a year into its brick and mortar bagel shop in Horwood’s Mall, Whitehorse’s own bit of bagel bliss is going strong. The smell of
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From the cradle to the grave
Well-Read Books celebrates a lifetime of books with its 20th anniversary and it’s a labour of love for the partners that own the store, which
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From the cradle to the grave
Well-Read Books will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year and it’s a labour of love for the partners that own the store, which has established
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Tech company grows byte by byte
You’d be forgiven for thinking Triniti Technology only sells cell phone cases. Sylvio Lin, general manager for the Whitehorse-based company, knows that’s what it looks
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Twenty thousand leagues under … Chadburn Lake?
To complete their PADI Scuba certification, they need to do four open water dives with another instructor. or in Chadburn Lake in the summer
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A breath of fresh air
Solar air heating panels could be mounted on the side of the house Energy efficiency and well-ventilated healthy air. Yukon Innovation Prize finalist Shane Wolfe
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Worming their way onto a kitchen counter near you
Yukon Innovation Prize finalist Sabrina Clarke was a worm composting novice when she first moved to Montreal. In fact, the city didn’t have a composting
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