Took a ride in a 1942 biplane over #Whitehorse #Yukon to film a video for .
Open cockpit and no computers!
I asked pilot Kelly Collins what it’s like flying this classic piece of #aviationhistory made of “fabric, wood and steel…”
Watch here:
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Former CBC North reporter in Whitehorse Yukon. As of fall 2021 this account is inactive. I'm keeping it online for archival purposes only. Thank you!
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Sandbagging science fair: People have built devices to try and help the process.
Personally I prefer using a hard plastic tube. It keeps the bag rigid and easy to fill. Some cement blocks keep it stable.
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Big volunteer effort tonight at South M’Clintock Road station.
Even this big pile of sandbags is soon gone, as residents arrive with trailers and trucks.
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Filled 100 sandbags at the South M'clintock station last night! Great setup. Thanks to the kind stranger who left water, mandarins and bug spray on site.
#Yukon Protective Services says 200,000+ sandbags and 1,000 "super bags" have been stacked around the Southern Lakes area
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With water levels continuing to rise in Yukon, responders are working hard to protect access roads and residences.
More than 200,000 sandbags and 1,000 super bags have now been deployed to the Southern Lakes area, including Lake Laberge.
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The Canadian military and rangers have been deployed to support the largest flood mitigation effort in the Yukon's history.
Yesterday, I updated Public Safety Minister on the crisis.
Today, our request for military support was approved.
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Volunteers who wish to assist with flood preparation currently going on in Southern Lakes can go to a recognized sand dump location and help residents fill sand bags.
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Jeeeeez. Thought it was bad when the water went up to his shins, but then he keeps walking... And I can confirm that the minister is not short.
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Hi Yukon, this is what the flooding looks like at Southern Lakes. Marsh Lake will surpass the 2007 record level tonight at midnight. Thanks to all residents, volunteers and crews working to protect folks homes out here!
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Pretty (s)c(h)ool. Robert Service School is getting re-painted in to match Ted Harrison's colour scheme from his rendition of the building.
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The Warriors Walk for Healing Nations is on. The group is walking from Whitehorse to Kamloops in honour of 215 children found in Kamloops and those who continue to be discovered. Heavy morning but grateful to of been there.
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Check out the scope of this work in #Whitehorse.
Cook Street has been excavated and looks like a dried up river with banks on either side…
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If you purchased bear spray earlier this year - check out this recall! 🐻
Bear spray recalled in Canada; might not function 'when users need them for protection'
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Will he deliver lettuce to the Co-op before it wilts? Find out!
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Never cross Liam Neeson, especially when he's racing against time.
THE ICE ROAD, which features a group of ice road truckers sent on a dangerous and unpredictable rescue mission, is now on Netflix
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I hope all these kids know they can and should change the world. I have faith in them. Few things are as positively moving as watching a community surround and celebrate young people as they launch. My support and hopes are with the class of 2021.
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Canada Goose announces a big change
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FUR FREE. As a brand driven by our purpose, we are committing to a future without fur. In 2021, we will end the purchase of all fur and cease manufacturing with fur in 2022.
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June 23, 2021: Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is saddened to announce the death of another Yukon resident from COVID-19. Learn more: yukon.ca/en/news/june-2
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“Extremely dangerous,” conditions have prompted the cancellation of this year’s #Yukon River Quest.
From Northbeat, here’s news about the last-minute cancellation and some reaction from paddlers — including a couple who drove 30 hours to get here.
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Yukon is warning the rest of Canada not to let their guard down. "In the last 14 days, we've had more cases than we've had in 14 months, and we also have the highest vaccination rate in Canada. So this is a message for the rest of Canadians that are watching."
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And they’re off! Not officially but nevertheless paddling the #Yukon River to Lake Laberge.
Nice day in #Whitehorse but the Board of the Yukon River Quest says “recent 100-year flood levels along the Yukon River make it impossible for us to offer a reasonable level of safety.”
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The #YukonRiverQuest is cancelled due to high water but a few people are going for a casual paddle anyway.
Today some teams are taking the stickers off — meaning they have no affiliation with the race.
Some are heading out for a shorter distance instead of the full race.
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I feel for my paddler friends who put so much time, effort, and investment into this race. Mother Nature has its way! | CBC News
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You might spot a new pin on our staff’s uniforms this month! 👀 These #Pride pins allow our team members to stand in solidarity with #LGBTQ2+ communities and celebrate a spirit of welcoming in #ParksCanada administered places! 🌈 #PrideSeason
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The Yukon River Quest, scheduled to begin tomorrow has been cancelled.
The board just announced that "recent 100-year flood levels along the Yukon River make it impossible for us to offer a reasonable level of safety to our racers and volunteers."
42 teams were registered
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NEW: was "deeply impacted" by the discovery of mass graves at a Canadian indigenous school; launches investigation into history of US indigenous school policies "carried out by the same department I now lead" #cdnpoli
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Wow. Exposure notices issued for:
-Kluane School in Destruction Bay
-Whitehorse Elementary
-J.V. Clark School in Mayo
-Holy Family Elementary School in Whitehorse
-Takhini Elementary School in Whitehorse
-Grade 9 and 10 classes at Porter Creek Senior Secondary
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June 21, 2021: Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is announcing 30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Saturday afternoon. Learn more: yukon.ca/en/news/june-2
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Adapting. Resiliency. Food security. #yukonriver
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Kwik’Pak Fisheries in Emmonak is diversifying its business by building greenhouses right next to its fish processing plant. The goal is to keep the business operating and workers employed. bit.ly/2TPzfnK
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A colourful row of 11 self-portraits were spray painted by high schoolers from the J.V. Clark School in Mayo, Yukon.
The project brought a touch of colour to the small village of around 450 people.
See more: aptnnews.ca/?p=175291
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The 13th annual Southern Lakes Grandfondo bike race just started. Cyclists are doing a 173km loop from Marsh Lake-Jakes Corner-Tagish-Carcross-Marsh Lake.
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They lived in a remote Arctic cabin for 18 months to be 'climate witnesses.' | Reporting by Juanita Taylor
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All Grade 12 students who attended the F.H. Collins prom on June 11 are being directed to self-isolate until 11:59 p.m. on June 25.
Four Grade 9 classes at Porter Creek Secondary School also being told to isolate until end-of-day on June 25.
The Yukon has 64 active cases.
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June 18, 2021: Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has confirmed nine new cases of COVID-19, including a student who attended the F.H. Collins prom. Learn more: yukon.ca/en/news/june-1
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Today in #Whitehorse: A drive-through for bannock!
Shayna Hammer, cultural programs manager for the Kwanlin Dün First Nation Cultural Centre, explains...
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#Whitehorse city council voted this week to pursue a bid for the 2027 Canada Winter Games. This would be 20 years after the games were hosted in #Yukon.
From the archives: Opening day in 2007!
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Fox kit trying to soak up some of the +22c rays here in Yellowknife today... and dealing with mosquitoes just like the rest of us! 😂
#NWT #ShareYourWeather #WildlifePhotography
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Dawson fire 2 continues to burn in a wilderness zone and is now 400 hectares in size. Smoke is still visible from the North Klondike Highway. No lives, property or infrastructure are in danger from this fire, but wildfire officers continue to monitor it closely.
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Fun detail in #Whitehorse: Penny-farthing parking. Some bike racks are made of older industrial metal.
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