It’s a little hard to hug someone through a TV.
But when it comes to addictions support, video conferencing may give Yukon communities a much-needed boost.
Alcoholics Anonymous is taking advantage of the...
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by Genesee Keevil
Jessie Dawson welcomes the $9.3 million Ottawa is spending to create 500 industrial training spots for aboriginals.
But the Kwanlin Dun First Nation councillor hopes the Yukon’s swelling mining industry...
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by Jeremy Warren
When Starbucks finally took possession of our city’s busiest street corner, the collective groan of indifference could have been heard as far as the coffee giant’s headquarters in Seattle.
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by Juliann Fraser
By Elaine Schiman
On July 1st, hundreds of Yukoners and visitors gathered in Shipyards Park in Whitehorse for Canada Day festivities.
Many watched Yukon commissioner Geraldine Van Bibber present two bravery...
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by Elaine Schiman
Several members of the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation are openly opposing construction of a new church, which may compromise a sacred burial site.
The First Nation has asked for more time to assess the Yukon...
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by Chris Oke
Wednesday, July 9 — Martyrdom of the Bab, Siyyid Ali Mohammed, in 1850 by Persian officials is commemorated by the Baha’i community.
Friday, July 11 — Benedict, c. 480 - c.
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by Michael Dougherty
ANLONG VENG, Cambodia
While staring at the live bomb, I realized something important.
I have never felt afraid for my life.
Not really.
I have been uneasy while flying.
I’ve felt a...
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by Chris Colbourne
Should the low rumble of a hog wake you from your Thursday morning slumber, do not be alarmed.
It is merely the sign of an approaching band of jovial motorcycle enthusiasts.
Whitehorse has held bike rallies...
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by Tristin Hopper
Here in the mountains of the BC Interior, time assumes a different quality.
Where we live there’s a community of us spread along the north shore of Paul Lake on a stretch of land that’s actually Kamloops...
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by Richard Wagamese
In June a US-led team hit the gold fields near Dawson City in search of treasure.
But it was not mineral wealth that drew these explorers — rather, the prize was the genetic material of long-extinct prehistoric...
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by Tristin Hopper
Setting the hook…
“Fishing isn’t everything but it sure beats what’s second,” Mr. or Mrs. Anonymous said one fine day.
Doug Larson makes a good point too: “If people...
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by Doug Bell
I wish writing about the looming trip into town, civilization, and being among people had a therapeutic and calming effect.
My first foray of the year among traffic and shops is approaching fast, and so is the stress...
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by Lisa Hasselbring
Politician, entrepreneur and fox farmer — Captain Paddy Martin wore many hats. But before making his mark on the Yukon he had a long and colourful career on the high seas.
Captain Martin was born in a remote...
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Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Rona Ambrose received top billing for a Conservative Party fundraiser in Whitehorse Tuesday evening.
Earlier that day, the Conservative Party MP pledged millions for aboriginal mine...
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by Jeremy Warren
Dial three digits on a cellphone and you can talk to a BC nurse who knows all about aches, bumps and odd-looking spots.
Unfortunately, they are useless when it comes to diagnosing problems with your NMI Mobility...
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by Genesee Keevil
The angle of the first light touching the valley where Whitehorse sits changes continually throughout the seasons.
The constant surprise of what a new slant of light will illuminate provides one of those joys enjoyed...
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by Michael Dougherty