Matt Bossons

Two Yukoners sanctioned by Russian government over support for Ukraine Jeff Sloychuk, Ukrainian Canadian Association of Yukon president, calls sanctioning “a huge honour”

Jeff Sloychuk, the Ukrainian Canadian Association of Yukon president, calls being sanctioned by the Russian government “a huge honour.”

www.yukon-news.com/news/two-yuk...

Secret RCMP report warns Canadians may revolt once they realize how broke they are The RCMP report authors warn that whatever Canada’s current situation, it "will probably deteriorate further in the next five years."

Well, this is grim: nationalpost.com/opinion/secr...

All winter, I've fished tirelessly with the aim of catching one of the North's most iconic fish: the Arctic char. I've stood on ice through blizzards & -30 C weather, hiked into lakes hauling an auger & my fishing gear, and lost a few good lures. My hard work finally paid off last weekend:

‘Homophobic’ textbook removed from Whitehorse Catholic school After parents’ complaints, textbook pulled from St. Francis of Assisi ​Secondary School on Feb. 29

A textbook used for instruction at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic ​Secondary School in Whitehorse containing homophobic content is being pulled from classrooms, according to a statement from the Yukon government’s cabinet communications team.

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Parents concerned about ‘homophobic teachings’ at Whitehorse Catholic school Parents claim St. Francis of Assisi school worksheet equates homosexuality with bestiality

Concerned parents of students attending St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School in Whitehorse’s Riverdale area are blowing the whistle on what they say are “homophobic teachings” at the school.

www.yukon-news.com/news/parents...

Annual camping permits incompatible with new campsite reservation system The hope is that campers can use their annual campground permits to reserve sites starting in 2025

Fans of the Yukon resident annual campground permit, which allows Yukoners an entire season of camping without needing to buy daily permits, will be disappointed to learn the annual pass will not be compatible with the territory’s new campsite reservation system.

www.yukon-news.com/news/annual-...

4 Spots That Have Played an Oversized Role in the Story of the Chinese Diaspora — RADII You’ve heard of Hong Kong and Guangzhou, but other cities and regions have also shaped the incredible story of Chinese migration

I never imagined I'd be writing about China from the Yukon, but here we are. For RADII, I did a brief intro to a few cities in South China that have played a significant role in the story of Chinese migration:

radii.co/article/4-an...

Yukoner Michelle Phillips wins second consecutive Yukon Quest 450-mile race “This was just a really challenging race for me,” Phillips says at the finish line

Yukon musher Michelle Phillips achieved glory in the Yukon Quest's 450-mile race for the second consecutive year. Phillips crossed the makeshift finish line — a plastic chair and a handheld sign — in Pelly Crossing at 1:08 p.m. on Feb. 5.

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2024 Yukon Quest cut short, mushers not heading to Dawson City The development is being call a “disappointment” by many involved

Yukon Quest 2024 cut short. The development is being called "disappointing" by many involved.

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A photo from the start of the 2024 Yukon Quest dogsled race from Whitehorse to Dawson City. The race kicked off two days ago in Whitehorse, with 20-year-old musher Mayla Hill presently in the lead as the race enters its second half.

Pictured below is Crystal To, who hails from the Vancouver area.

Large crowds cheer on mushers as 2024 Yukon Quest begins The change of the 2024 Quest’s starting location did not deter throngs of spectators from coming out

Large crowds turned up outside Whitehorse for the start of the 2024 Yukon Quest on Feb. 3 despite the relocation of the start line from Shipyards Park to Suncatchers Inn Cattery along Takhini River Road.

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Start time and location changed for 2024 Yukon Quest Organizers attribute the change of location and start time to icy conditions at Shipyards Park

The start time and location of the 2024 Yukon Quest dog sled race have been changed due to unfavourable conditions. This development is not entirely unexpected due to the warm weather of late:

www.yukon-news.com/news/start-t...

The Office - Wikipedia

I recently saw a post about the recent Saudi Arabian version of "The Office." Curious, I hit Wiki and was shocked to learn that there've been many international adaptations, including one set in Quebec, another in India, and another in Chile, among other places.

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A fascinating story about a dog breed I've never heard of before, despite having grown up in Salish territory:

amp.theguardian.com/world/2024/j...

Dawson City mayor safe in Ecuador amid escalating violence Bill Kendrick is vacationing in Ecuador, where gang violence is drawing international attention

Dawson City Mayor Bill Kendrick is safe in Ecuador, where he has been vacationing since the end of December, amid escalating criminal violence in the South American nation.

www.yukon-news.com/news/dawson-...

Court documents identify former Whitehorse teacher-on-call facing child porn charge Andrew Cook, 37, has been charged with possession of child pornography and a prohibited device

The former teacher-on-call charged with possession of child pornography, who was the subject of a Jan. 4 statement by the Yukon’s Education minister, has been identified as 37-year-old Andrew Stuart Cook.

www.yukon-news.com/news/court-d...

Yukon Brewing releases first ‘near beer,’ a non-alcoholic pale ale According to Yukon Brewing co-founder Bob Baxter, the novel beer boasts a malty and sweet flavour

It's the single best near-beer I've ever had. If you served it to me in place of an alcoholic beer and didn't tell me otherwise, I'd assume it had alcohol on it.

www.yukon-news.com/business/yuk...

I randomly stumbled across this video of a simulated battle between 100k jedi knights and 15 million ostriches, and I love it. This might be the best – and most random – thing you see on the internet today.

youtu.be/dWaWC_lmF3M?...

Substitute teacher in Whitehorse charged with possession of child porn Former teacher-on-call hasn’t worked in Whitehorse schools since October, when “allegations” arose

A teacher-on-call who’d been working in the Whitehorse area since at least 2018 has been charged with possession of child pornography. The charge resulted from the execution of a search warrant by the RCMP on Jan. 2.

www.yukon-news.com/news/substit...

Top stories of 2023 A look back at the biggest stories of the year

I'm a bit late sharing this, but alas, that's the nature of the season. Anyway, here are our top stories of 2023 at the Yukon News:

www.yukon-news.com/news/top-sto...

Available Light Film Festival 2024 early-bird passes on sale now Act fast, Yukon cinephiles, the early-bird deadline for film festival passes is Dec. 31

Act fast, Yukon cinephiles, the early-bird deadline for film festival passes is Dec. 31...

www.yukon-news.com/news/availab...

Wind warning issued for southwestern Yukon 90 km/h gusts may be on their way tonight

Stay safe tonight, Whitehorse residents! Environmental Canada has issued a wind warning for much of Southwest Yukon.

www.yukon-news.com/local-news/w...

Ice fishing just outside Whitehorse, Yukon, in -18C. Frigid, to be sure, but beautiful surroundings.

Ice fishing just outside Whitehorse, Yukon, in -18C. Frigid, to be sure, but beautiful surroundings.

Ice fishing just outside Whitehorse, Yukon, in -18C. Frigid, to be sure, but beautiful surroundings.

Man sentenced to 10 years for shooting outside Whitehorse bar Considering time served, Malakal Tuel is expected to remain in jail for four more years

Ten years. That’s the amount of prison time 39-year-old Malakal Tuel has been sentenced to for his role in the 2019 shooting of John Papequash outside a downtown Whitehorse bar. Considering time already served, Tuel will remain behind bars for four more years.

www.yukon-news.com/news/man-sen...

Social media influencer charged with illegally hunting 3 bears Tristan Hamm is accused of killing two black bears and one grizzly in less than a week

Social media influencer Tristan Hamm, who promotes outdoor adventures online, has been hit with a slew of Wildlife Act and related charges in the Yukon for allegedly hunting three bears without the appropriate authorizations earlier this year.

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The view while hiking 5km to the snowshoe hare hunting spot. The Yukon sure is spectacular at first light (and in any light, really).

Anthony Bourdain always wanted to punch Henry Kissinger over Cambodia “I hate him,” the celebrity chef once said of the former secretary of state, in a sentiment he repeated often. “I’ve stumbled upon his good works everywhere I go.”

“Once you’ve been to Cambodia, you’ll never stop wanting to beat Henry Kissinger to death with your bare hands,” Bourdain wrote in “A Cook’s Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines,” his 2001 memoir.

All of the folks I know were approached by people identifying themselves as CPC reps and asked to conduct interviews with foreign politicians about topics related to China. All said no to the offer and all no longer live in China.

Secrets & Power: China in the UK: Dispatches An investigation of Chinese state meddling in UK institutions and repression of dissidents

The segment w/ the American English teacher posing as a journalist in Isabel Yeung's latest Channel 4 doc on China's interference in the UK is something I've seen before. I know at least 3 people from my time in China who were approached for that type of work...

www.channel4.com/programmes/s...

I recently took what felt like a wild gamble on a fish recipe (and it was a great call): pickled pike. The meat firms up well in the pickling brine and takes on a complicated sour-spicy-sweet flavour that's genuinely special and delightful.