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.
Five years of kicking up a storm Read More »
As the Kicksled Revolution rings in its fifth birthday, owner and founder Anne Middler reflects on the past & what she hopes will come.
Five years of kicking up a storm Read More »
Pivot Festival brings laughs sunshine, & much-needed break from the winter blues. 14th year of bringing the unexpected to Whitehorse.
Every January we’re Pivoting Read More »
Reflecting on Tlingit Kate Carmack (Shaaw Tláa) & her contributions to the Klondike Gold Rush, a defining event in Yukon &Canadian history.
First lady of Klondike gold: Remembering Kate Carmack Read More »
Local organizations built teaching, modelling, and practicing life skills into youth programming. Life Skills like consent and boundaries.
Guitars, games, and healthy kids Read More »
This years Available Light Film Festival has four films from Dawson City being featured for online streaming across Canada.
Enjoy Dawson City films from the cozy comfort of your couch Read More »
At She/Ze, Vicki Saunders will take attendees on a journey of shifting our mindset with her mantra: “everything’s broken, what a great time to be
Everything is broken, what a great time to be alive Read More »
Awkwardness and vulnerability: uncomfortable and unwanted. Embraced, they can have a great impact. Maureen Johnstone, leadership coach.
Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable Read More »
The research is in. When women lead the way, companies, organizations, and communities all benefit. Study after study has concluded that having more female leaders
Great things happen when women rise Read More »
Building trust between a community and police is essential to addressing the extraordinarily high numbers of sexualized assaults and violence in the Yukon. Without this
Creating a safer community through relationship-building Read More »
Would you believe conversations around consent don’t need to be awkward? Shelby Maunder does and she’s sharing the message with youth. Maunder is the executive director
Teaching teens about healthy relationships Read More »
Wondering who the friendly people are at every festival handing out condoms, making cool buttons and sometimes dressing up like superheroes? If you’ve been to
Sparking conversations of consent Read More »
Living in today’s world can mean being bombarded by awful news about sexualized assault, microaggressions and violence in many forms. All this negative news can
Self-care as a daily practice Read More »
Whether you’re interested in being a leader or looking to grow your business, speaking in public is a surefire way to establish expertise and credibility
Ditch your fear of public speaking Read More »
When Beverley Gray started her business, over 20 years ago, it began with filling a need for her own family.
Teaching consent with guitars and high fives. In a society where girls are socialized to be quiet and not take up too much space, permission to
Raising girls’ voices with rock and roll Read More »
The Pivot Festival runs Jan. 24 to Feb. 3 with local and national acts Since Nakai Theatre launched the Pivot Festival in 2008, there have
Ten days to celebrate Pivot Festival’s 10th year Read More »
Wondering how to get your business from side hustle to full time? Struggling with balancing kids, hobbies and relationships, while building your brand? Looking for
Local Female Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Business Advice Read More »
The first days in the creation of the play Map of the Land, Map of the Stars took place in the summer of 2015 along
Telling the untold stories of the Yukon Read More »
While Whitehorse’s newest yoga studio True North Massage and Yoga just opened, it’s already setting itself apart from the other offerings in town. The yoga
Bend the Rules of Exercise Read More »
For sufferers of eczema, the winter can be an especially uncomfortable time. The dry, overheated indoors and the harsh, cold outdoors can aggravate symptoms. Eczema,
Staying Eczema-free this Winter Read More »
It’s that time of year again. With the constant darkness and the cold, many of us are feeling – and looking – a little tired.
Natural Energy Boosts Read More »
As the season of overindulgence is upon us, binging and overeating becomes an almost daily occurrence. From cookies and treats at the office to endless
Exercise May Eliminate the Harmful Effects of Overeating Read More »
That addictive white powdery stuff is in everything. From store-bought spice blends to fruit juice to ketchup to even vitamins, it’s everywhere and in much
Oh Sugar, Sugar, You Got Me Wanting You Read More »
Mark Rutledge, a father of three, and John Glynn-Morris, a father of two are raising their sons and daughters to be feminists. With one in
Raising Your Kid to Say the F-word Read More »
Being an adult is challenging. Eating well three times a day, every day, for an entire life is one of those things. Doing so while
Foods for a Healthy Pregnancy Read More »
WaRRmAuth is one of the most intriguing bands at the forefront of the Whitehorse metal scene revivalt. These teenage stars rock hard.
The Life and Times of Teenage Metalheads, WaRRmAuth Read More »
For most of our Canadian lives, we are told that lasting bone strength is a glass or two of milk away. This is reflected heavily
Boost Your Bone Health Read More »
Facebook friends are filling my feed with photos of stunning sunrises that they are seeing on their way to work. Everyone marvels at them, yet
Your Guide to Vitamin D Read More »
“I have always had a fascination with the North.” I am on the phone with Bhaktimarga Swami, a 63-year-old monk in Toronto. We are talking
The Walking Monk Comes to Whitehorse Read More »
When I was a teenager, I took karate twice a week. One year, my instructor got really into throws. Given that he never really taught
A Fat Chance of Healing Concussions Read More »
If you love beer and food, you’ll love this spin on the traditional Winemaker’s Dinner: Hops ‘n’ Grub. Seated at a long table with
Two Chefs, a Dinner and a Whole Lot of Beer Read More »
What you eat and drink before a long run impacts your performance and your ability to recover, post race. If you’re looking to beat a
Eating for Endurance Read More »
At the downtown community garden in Whitehorse, a beekeeper tends to the newly built beehive in the fading evening light. Nearby, a gardener waters his
Whitehorse: The Edible City Read More »
Craving cookies, chips, ice cream, pizza, or some other delicious-tasting, high calorie food? You know these foods are not good for you, but it can
Train Your Brain to Hate Junk Food Read More »
Over two days, 20 DJs, local dance troupe BoSo and a live painter will perform at the 11th annual Paradise Electronic Music Festival.
Do Festival-Goers Dream of Electric Beats? Read More »
97 Yukoners aged 55 to 91 participated in the 2016 Canada 55+ Games in Brampton, Ontario from Aug.16 to 19.
Off to the Races with Allan Benjamin Read More »
Backyard farmers and local food fans in the Yukon will undoubtedly be treated with an endless supply of nutrient-rich root vegetables. This season, when you
Don’t Toss Those Tops Read More »
Stargazing has long been part of the human psyche. For thousands of years, we – and our ancestors before us – have turned our eyes
Yukon Astronomical Society wants to make Whitehorse the Science-Centre of the North Read More »
You know those moments when you realize something awful? Your whole body goes cold as the dread sets in. Your eyes go wide and the
Your Fibre-less Diet is Making You Allergic to Everything. Here’s Why. Read More »
Don your best Victorian era dress for the Yukon Historical & Museums Association’s (YHMA) third annual Charity Croquet Tournament.
No rest for the Wickets Read More »
Every year for 10 days, northern artists and art lovers gather in Inuvik, a small town of 3,400 in the NWT, to celebrate culture and
For the Love of Northern Art Read More »
Being the body’s largest organ, problems inevitably show up on our skin. It’s a complicated organ influenced by diet, stress, lifestyle and environmental factors. People
Love The Skin You’re In Read More »
2016 Adӓka Cultural Festival: Kaska drummer Dennis Shorty , Gwich’in fiddler Boyd Benjamin, & Inuit throat-singer Kathleen Merritt
2016 Adӓka Cultural Festival: An Exploration of Old and New Read More »
Feeling like a gassy, nauseous, not-quite-your-awesome-self mess? It happens to all of us at one point or another. Perhaps you overate – indulged in some
Soothing Your Stomach Naturally Read More »
Mayo Arts Festival offers a unique way to celebrate Canada’s birthday with artists, workshops and musicians from the Stewart River Valley
A Canada Day Celebration Worth Driving To Read More »
Nothing ruins a fabulous sunny day faster than red, itchy eyes and a runny nose. With summer here (yes – I am saying it!), we
Natural Remedies for Allergies Read More »
Back for a third year, the annual Whitehorse Nuit Blanche all-night arts festival brings together national and local artists for an unforgettable solstice weekend. Fancy
5 Must-See Pieces at Nuit Blanche Read More »
With the season of marathons and relays upon us, your training plans may be kicking into high gear. And heading into competition – whether personal
Boost Your Workout the Tasty Way Read More »
One of Brian Fidler’s first memories of the Yukon is sleeping on the couch at The Guild Hall. He had just arrived in town and
New Artistic Director used to couch surf at The Guild Hall Read More »
Raise your hand if you’re a late night eater. Does this sound familiar? The sun sets, you sink into your couch, switch on Netflix and
Nighttime Snacking and Breast Cancer Risk Read More »
May two-four, the unofficial Canadian start of summer, is finally here. The question is how are you going to spend it? We have put together
Victoria Day Activity Guide Read More »
If you are indulging regularly in the good old Yukon Happy Hour, you may have met last night’s mean morning friend: The Hangover. He may
Healthy Ways to Soothe a Hangover Read More »
You’ve probably heard the sniffles and hacking and seen the dark circles beneath tired eyes. You’ve probably heard the murmurings around you in the café
Win the battle against cold and flu season Read More »
If you are looking for a memorable and activity-packed March Break, there is no reason to leave town. In addition to normal family-friendly programming, many
A March Break Staycation to Remember Read More »
Here is a fun health test you can do at home. Measure out two tablespoons of whole sesame seeds and swallow them with water. Take
Everybody Poops. Until They Don’t. Read More »
Stress, and your body’s response to it, is inevitable. When it happens in small, infrequent amounts, it can even be a helpful and necessary function
The Anti Stress Diet Read More »
While turning chocolate into a core food group is not the healthiest of ideas, eating it in moderation – and in its pure cacao form – can be a good thing.
The Healthy Side of Chocolate Read More »
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to budget better and save money, the rising cost of food will make it a tough one
Keep food costs down as prices go up Read More »
By La Compagnie L’Immédiat/Camille Boitel Jan. 27-29, 8 p.m., Yukon Arts Centre Co-presented with the Yukon Arts Centre, this European classic comes all the way from
The Must-See Guide to the Pivot Theatre Festival Read More »
Some of the most common resolutions made in the New Year are about health. Almost 70 per cent of consumers surveyed by Nielsen in 2015
Healthy resolutions you can keep Read More »
Whether you’re throwing a small dinner party, holiday event or New Year’s eve rager, your playlist can make or break the event. You’ve spent the
The Perfect Party Playlist Read More »
As we enter the holiday season where advertising, social media, and storefronts are shouting at us about all the things there are to buy, one
Holiday Gift Guide Read More »
Until December 21, the days will continue to get shorter. The light will be limited and far from adequate to produce Vitamin D, even in
Stay Healthy in Old Age with Vitamin D Read More »
Named one the hottest food trends of 2015 by Canada’s Hospitality Business Magazine, Canadians are drinking almost 10 billion cups of tea each year. Second
If you have a picky eater at home, you are not alone. For many parents, dinner time can be a battle. Between changing tastes and
Putting an End to Picky Eating Read More »
If you’re not eating flax every day, it’s time to start. While it may not seem like the sexiest superfood in its tiny boring brown
Boost Your Health with Flax Read More »
Feeling dissatisfied with life? It turns out that the quickest way to make it better is to be grateful. Beyond being polite, researchers are finding
Building a Better Life Through Gratitude Read More »
Thanksgiving has long been my favourite holiday. Surrounded by friends, family, and food, without the stress that bigger holidays like Christmas bring, what’s not to
Five Steps to a Healthier Thanksgiving Read More »
Whether it’s to get you to your next meal, for the kids to fuel up between their many activities or just for a tasty treat,
Unjunk your junk food… Read More »
Dietary fat. Few issues in the world of healthy eating spark as much debate. While some stay away from it, others put tablespoons of butter
We usually think of our liver in relation to alcohol, but in reality its relationship to our health is much more complex. The liver is
I am no stranger to the all-night art festival rodeo. I’ve been to three of them, in two different cities — using all different methods
Whitehorse Nuit Blanche Survival Guide Read More »
From dance to live painting to a spider web takeover of a local park, the second annual Whitehorse Nuit Blanche (WNB) has an exhibit and
Five Spectacles To Be Seen At Whitehorse Nuit Blanche Read More »
While many artists who find their way to Whitehorse are from nearby communities, Hemant Puri is making a special trip from the far reaches of
With Love To Canada, From India Read More »
The second annual Whitehorse Nuit Blanche is set to transform the downtown core into an all-night art playground. Inviting the audience to become the artist,
Local Artists To Take Over Trolley Read More »