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- Comments should be thoughtful, not abusive (9)
- Proposed building called inappropriate for neighbourhood (7)
- Building’s entry system swiftly repaired (3)
- Electric vehicles will shuttle bus drivers to and from routes (3)
- Meters pilfered, damaged beyond repair (3)
- Respiratory illness season is proving routine, MD says (2)
- Games Centre to receive major improvements (2)
- Hoofed animals may come under management protocols (1)
November 15, 2013
- The federal government has gutted the Fisheries Act Ottawa's gutting of the Canadian Fisheries Act has eviscerated Canada's ability and responsibility to protect most fish habitat.
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When reality TV becomes just a little too real ( Bookends ) The shared universe of the Wild Cards Consortium has gained quite a boost since one of its original members and head editor, George R.R. Martin,
November 13, 2013
- A 2009 Jack Nicklaus wine backed by a prime rib roast Seeing the name of Jack Nicklaus on a Cabernet Sauvignon label is an exciting event in itself.
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Despite my rose hip catastrophe, they offer many benefits My first foray into the world of wild edible foods occurred shortly after I arrived in the Yukon back in 1970.
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Wainwright and company pleased their Dawson audience ( Review ) Martha Wainwright likes to move on the stage as she sings and plays.
November 12, 2013
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Now Showing Halin de Repentigny is showing at the North End Gallery until the end of November.
November 8, 2013
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Measurements in the outdoors are easier than you'd think There are some basic measurements that could aid you in survival, in everyday backland travel, even cutting down a tree and knowing exactly where it will fall safely.
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The dangers of gagging scientists and other public servants ( Bookends ) As a journalist covering technological and environmental stories, Chris Turner found himself wanting to look for the positive side of these topics.
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Dawson museum raises $13,000 in operating funds at its auction The 36th annual Dawson City Museum Auction wasn't quite the blowout that the 35th event was, but then last year was the museum's 50th anniversary, and it would have been hard to beat.
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Flying fingers impress their Dawson audience The Home Routes series of house concerts continued here late last month with Darryl Poulsen and Adrian Gross playing to a crowded living room of close to two dozen people at Peter Menzies' home.
November 6, 2013
- Pasta with smoked salmon and Nicola Maqnferrari's Chardonnay Today, my offering is pasta with smoked salmon in a creamy sauce matched with Nicola Maqnferrari's Chardonnay from northeastern Italy.
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Available For Viewing Lillian Loponen opened Timeline last Friday
- The computer scammers out there are getting testy ( Uffish Thoughts ) The "Windows Technical Support” folks called me several times last week, as well as inflicting themselves on other members of my extended Facebook network.
November 1, 2013
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Guess what? It's time to get your winter wood in! We started a little late in getting our winter wood for the coming winter.
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Murder rears its head and returns to Algonquin Bay ( Bookends ) There were four years and two unrelated novels between the death of Detective John Cardinal's troubled wife in By the Time You Read This and Crime Machine.
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The Berton House experience is a perfect blend of solitude and community For Colleen Murphy, the Berton House experience divides into two parts:
October 30, 2013
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Consider the possibility of growing dahlias for their tubers Now that the garden has been put to bed, I find that I have the time to leaf through various gardening magazines in the search for new plants to try next spring or for plants that have been around a long time, have fallen out of favour and are becoming popular again.
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Last Chance To See MAD Production The MAD (Music, Arts and Drama) class will present the finales of MADʼs Haunted Mansion at 6:30 and 8:00 this evening at the Wood Street Centre.
- Moose served with a Penfolds Bin 138 from Australia As the fall progresses, wild game becomes a good variety for the table.
October 28, 2013
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It's no use pussyfooting around: we've got a visitor ( Uffish Thoughts ) There's no doubt about it. Cats have been getting some bad press lately.
October 25, 2013
- Confessions from my days as a conservation officer If you think I am going to confess all my sins, folks, don't hold your breath, as you couldn't hold it that long.
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Dick North's life and legacy remembered in Dawson ( Uffish Thoughts ) Dick North's life and legacy remembered in Dawson
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Multiple murders pose difficult puzzle for London police ( Bookends ) I admit to picking up this book because the actor who played the part of Insp. Lynley in the successful BBC series had been selected to play the part of Chief Insp. Armand Gamache in a CBC adaptation of Louise Penny's mystery, Still Life.
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Helping The Cause Roslyn and Scott Wilson perform Tuesday
- School of Visual Art plans new entrance scholarships The Yukon School of Visual Art (SOVA) in Dawson City has two new reasons why young artists across North America should consider the only art school North of 60 for their foundation year.
October 23, 2013
- Pairing a succulent duck breast with a wine from New Zealand Today, I am proposing duck breast with olives paired with a Montepulciano from New Zealand.
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Yukon SOVA students mount a transformational exhibit Gigantic corrugated cardboard representations of real objects have always been part of the training regime at the Yukon School of Visual Arts (SOVA).