Yukon gold at the Games of Fundy
“The Territory exploded onto the scene in 2004…”When the Canada Senior Games (CSG) were inaugurated on a small scale in Regina in 1996, the Yukon Territory was nowhere to be found because “Yukoners...
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Playing possum … when trees play tricks on us
Last spring was an odd one for us … As bloom time approached, we watched for swelling buds on our apple trees. We saw some, but many trees kept us in suspense. As the pink petals poked through the ends of the buds on the...
Read MoreWhy so serious?
This August, Whitehorse heavy metal music enthusiasts will be treated to a blast from the past, augmented with an infusion of new blood.Heavy-gigging juggernaut Warrmauth will be returning from hiatus to play a very special...
Read MoreMagic under the mountains
Haines Junction is gearing up for the second-annual Augusto Children`s Festival. With 28 workshops for kids aged five to 12, on puppet-making, magic, Southern Tutchone dance, circus skills, ukulele playing … and many more. It’s...
Read MoreArt meets nature and history
Historic Miles Canyon holds a special place in the story of Whitehorse. Today’s picturesque hiking trails, pedestrian suspension bridge and impressive rock cliffs are a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. And the...
Read MoreA dystopian life near the Blackstone River
“The trap was empty and the snow was bloody, which meant one of three things …One: The animal had gotten itself loose, making a mess in the process. Unlikely. Too much blood.“Two: Wolves had gotten to it and somehow managed to...
Read MoreThe White River Ash, the mega eruption next door
The recent eruption of the Kilauea volcano, on the island of Hawaii, has consumed property and displaced people. The eruption at the Fuego volcano, in Guatemala, has killed dozens of people. Past volcanic eruptions in Alaska...
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