It Looks Like a Tomato…
I was in the grocery store the other day with a friend. Picking up a bag of winter produce she said, “I wonder if they
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Issue: 2014-04-17
What’s Up Yukon April 17 issue
“The Green Issue”
Tattoo You: Paula Deckard
Tattooed: Paula Deckard This is my tattoo. It symbolizes my favourite season, autumn. The scythe is the weapon of Cronos, the God of Harvest,
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The Real Dirt
A few years ago, a neighbour told me my garden needed to be amended with some dirt. He was referring to the stereotypical black soil
Cycle of Seasons
It’s that time of year again — when the sun gets warmer, the days get brighter, and the schedules get busier. It becomes apparent who’s
Guided Discoveries
Have you ever wondered about the names of the plants and wildflowers along the Alaska Highway? With the summer outdoor season just around the corner,
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Bad News, Bears
If Carmen Smith has her way, there will no free lunch for bears or other critters in Whitehorse wheelie-bins. Smith is program co-ordinator for a
Hot Little Chompers
Municipal-scale composting is no small backyard operation The ancient Greeks had a word that helps explain the composting process. Well, actually they had two words:
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Paying It Backward
Earn a rebate when you go energy-efficient Since 2008, the Green Rebate program offered by Yukon’s Energy Solutions has offered a monetary incentive to encourage
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A Question of Sustainability
A past, present and future look into environmental issues affecting Yukon waters The Yukon is known for its sparkling rivers and clear lakes; however, this
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Order up!
Cat McInroy has experience wielding a spatula, though she doesn’t consider herself a professional chef. But the numerous weddings, parties and dinners she has catered
The Insidious Computer
There’s no such thing as getting away from it all. Not when it comes to computer technology. Leslie Leong’s latest exhibit, Insidious, reiterates this in beautiful,
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Thumbs Up Captain !
Superhero movies have become increasingly popular, and film studios seem to be pumping them out as quickly as they can. Unfortunately, not all of these
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Dawson City Runs on Volunteers
I’ve been attending a number of annual general meetings lately, and the experience has simply served to reinforce something that I already knew: without the
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Touching Bass with Yukon Friends
Jazz Yukon is delivering yet another one-of-a-kind show next week. On April 23, Toronto bass player George Koller will perform alongside Yukon percussionist Ken Searcy
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An Open Letter to Larry Bird
Larry Bird President, Indiana Pacers 125 S. Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Dear Larry Bird, Do you know the series 30 for 30? It’s a bunch
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