Whitehorse Daily Star: Living Archive

Living Archive

Film festival to showcase labour and those who perform it This month's Canadian Labour International Film Festival will showcase films about the world of work and those who do it.
Ten golden rules for safe winter and fall camping in the bush While bats are being wiped out by the white nose syndrome in central and eastern North America, a new bat has been discovered in Vietnam.
Small business continues to drive Canada's economy strongly Small businesses are a good news story.
The Great Detective returns to fabled Baskerville Hall ( Bookends ) I admit to having overdosed on the Great Detective a few years ago.
Practical nursing grads aced their 2012 national exams Graduates from the Practical Nursing diploma program at Yukon College are certainly not "average.”

Roasted chicken with a great sauce; honeyed pork chops I offer roasted chicken in a mustard and cream sauce with a Vinho Verde from Portugal.
Passionate artist talks culture with SOVA students in Dawson Michael Mason speaks passionately about his art, which he says flows from his connection to his family, his ancestors, the Yukon and stories he was told by his mother.
Amaryllis provided a delightful but mysterious event Living in a log cabin with only kerosene lamps and a set of propane lights for illumination did not sit well with most of the plants I tried to overwinter.

Delving into all about where herons and ospreys nest I was standing in line at a local grocery store to pick up the Friday edition of the Oct. 12 Star.
An extremely revealing look at life in the mundane world ( Bookends ) I read this book over about a four-day span.
What an adventurous trip we had in visiting beautiful Japan! Some of the Tlingit people from Teslin and Atlin went to Japan Oct. 6-13 to reunite the Ainu indigenous people who joined the Haa Kus Teyea Celebration in Teslin last year.

On Stage This Evening Brian Fiddler, left, and Anthony Trombetta take part in the improv workshop Monday evening

Smart is better than lucky in a variety of business cases Every successful business owner has some sort of strategic plan; it might be stuck in their head, discussed only occasionally at home, or written out in a formal document.
Taking care when field cleaning your freshly caught meat As I have stated many times, one essential thing all hunters as well as fishermen (people) should take along is a couple pair of latex gloves to use when cleaning your animal or fish.
Community choir, MAD join forces for Let It Snow! The Whitehorse Community Choir is launching a new partnership with the Music, Arts and Drama (MAD) program at the Wood Street School.
Book takes us back and forth through time and place ( Bookends ) I was afraid that thinking of the structure of this novel as being like a set of Russian puzzle dolls might be too much of a cliché.

Meatballs swimming in tomato sauce; delicious sautéed beef This week, I offer meatballs in a tomato sauce served with a red Portuguese wine.
Xtreme Gardening–Xtreme Pumpkins: indeed, a heavy topic Recently, the news featured a story about giant pumpkins growing contests which perked my interest.

Home Routes kicks off with a lively pair Sarah Jane Scouten and Kristen Berkel love to play together when they can,

A handy plant you can readily eat – as well as start a fire with As this column hits the streets, I will actually celebrate a half-century of writing outdoor columns for newspapers and magazines.
Revolution – Meet the new boss, who's same as the old boss ( Bookends ) You all probably haven't been waiting with bated breath for my opinion on the conclusion of Suzanne Collins' successful young adult dystopia.
Dechenla artist retreat show slated for Whitehorse gallery North End Gallery on First Avenue in Whitehorse will be hosting this year's Dechenla artist retreat show.
Wishing For The Moon The Carole Mullin Dancers perform at the 5th Annual Moon Festival
Justice has sparked the interest of Yukoners everywhere Gwaandak Theatre is presenting Justice this evening and Saturday evening at the Yukon Arts Centre.

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