Published Work
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Victoria Gold owes millions to First Nation of Na-Cho Nyӓk Dun businesses, report says
Published by CBC North - September 20, 2024
Businesses owned by the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyӓk Dun's development corporation and citizens are collectively owed at least $9.3 million by Victoria Gold Corp, according to figures released by the receiver in charge of the company's assets.
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New educational bursary honours late Carcross/Tagish First Nation elder Edna Helm
Published by CBC North - September 22, 2024
A new postsecondary education bursary named to honour the late Carcross/Tagish First Nation elder Edna Helm is geared toward students studying environmental sciences and management.
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Researchers using AI models say the North is susceptible to severe droughts in decades ahead
Published by CBC North - September 19, 2024
Canada's North could see some of the most severe drought conditions in the country over the coming decades, according to a new study that used artificial intelligence and historical data to map future drought zones.
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'Everyone plays a part': Yukon organizations gather in support of FASD awareness day
Published by CBC North - September 10, 2024
A number of national and territorial organizations gathered at Shipyards Park in downtown Whitehorse on Monday to show support for International FASD awareness day.
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Famous Yukon road relay runs on despite South Klondike Highway bus crash
Published by CBC North - September 7, 2024
Yukon RCMP reported a single vehicle collision along the South Klondike Highway late Friday afternoon, shutting down both lanes of traffic for close to two hours. The crash forced the Klondike Road Relay to cancel the first three legs of the cross-border race.
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Victoria Gold legal woes continue as creditor list goes public
Published by CBC North - August 28, 2024
Analyzing a Victoria Gold creditor's list recently publicized by receivers PricewaterhouseCoopers, the CBC found that Victoria Gold owes roughly $42 million in mostly unsecured debt to 89 Yukon-based companies.
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Reduction in Yukon illicit drug deaths suggests harm reduction is working, advocate says
Published by CBC North - August 27, 2024
The latest update from the Yukon Coroner's Service shows sharp decrease in toxic illicit drug deaths
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Property crime on the rise in Whitehorse, according to RCMP — and businesses say they're feeling the strain
Published by CBC North - August 27, 2024
Rising property crime in Whitehorse has left local businesses feeling the strain, and struggling to combat the issue. Some businesses have taken the matter into their own hands, publicly sharing information on repeat offenders.
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CypherFest breakdancing festival spins into Yukon with artists from across Canada
Published by CBC North - August 13, 2024
The Yukon's annual breakdancing and hip-hop festival returned for summer 2024. Some of Canada's best breakers joined some local artists for a weekend of dancing, music, comedy and community building.
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Hip-hop and Breakdancing converged in the Yukon over the weekend at the annual Cypherfest
Aired on Yukon Morning - August 12, 2024
Cypherfest is an annual breakdancing and hip-hop festival in Yukon that brings the country's best breakers to the territory every summer. Hear Cypherfest organizer Riley Simpson-Fowler, Jayson Burdeyney, and Jackie Agudo. They were chatting to CBC's Liam Baker.
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Whitehorse's Rise and Shine Skate Jam shreds through inaugural weekend
Published by CBC North - August 6, 2024
The Rise and Shine Skate Jam was organized to promote involvement from women, girls, and transgender, two-spirit and non-binary people in skateboarding. The event was organized by local skateboarder and photographer Ashley Swinton.
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Participants walk, drive and rollerblade in Whitehorse's 11th annual Pride parade
Published by CBC North - August 6, 2024
Whitehorse's downtown core was overtaken by rainbow flags, sea creatures and homemade decorations as hundreds of people participated in Whitehorse's 11th annual Pride parade.
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New Yukon program will hire person with FASD as peer support worker
Published by CBC North - August 6, 2024
The Whitehorse-based Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society Yukon will soon launch a peer support program that aims to reduce feelings of loneliness and a lack of support for those living with FASD.
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An Oregon tree study could help northern forests weather the climate crisis
Published by CBC North - August 2, 2024
A recent study from Oregon State University examines how extreme spikes in temperatures can impact the growth of young trees. A Yukon researcher says the work could help Northern forests better combat impacts of climate change.
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Permit backlog leaves Whitehorse builders worrying about layoffs, decline in business
Published by CBC North - July 25, 2024
A "huge backlog" of building permits is having an impact across the construction industry, leaving builders worrying about layoffs and materials companies facing a decline in business. Meanwhile, the city office in charge of permits is facing a staffing shortage.
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Whitehorse homebuilders speak out against backlog of building permits
Aired on CBC Northbeat - July 23, 2024
In Whitehorse, local homebuilders are speaking out about a backlog of building permits waiting for approval. They say the delay is impacting the number of houses that will be built this year. One builder says the city should go back to its previous permit process. Liam Baker has more.
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Climate change's role in northern housing crunch can't be ignored, advocates say
Published by CBC North - July 15, 2024
Climate change is affecting all aspects of the northern housing industry, from the structures themselves to the transportation of materials. One way to fix the issue is to put more reliance on northern community-based knowledge, says Julia Christensen.
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Early-life adversity can mean shorter lives for Yukon's red squirrels, study finds
Published by CBC North - July 10, 2024
For Yukon's red squirrel population, early-life challenges can have a significant impact on the animals' lifespans, according to a new study.
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Why some experts question if aggressive dogs should get lifetime 'criminal records'
Published by CBC Toronto - May 6, 2024
Currently dangerous dog orders are lifetime labels for offending dogs. Lawyers and animal trainers alike are concerned over how the labels affect offending dogs and their owners, believing a lack of a reevaluation system later in a dogs life offers a dim perspective on if a dog can be rehabilitated
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What can fish do to drive recovery after a civil war
Published by Farm Radio International - March 7, 2024
After years of civil war and the challenges of restoring their environment, this community has found an innovative solution—a sustainable fish farm. The episode follows Betty Achen and Dennis Obote, two community members whose work, land and passion have turned fish into a future.
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Expanding services across the city may help ease ByWard Market’s overdose crisis, advocates say
Published by Capital Current- January 8, 2024
Written with Nicky Shaw
Advocates for local addiction programs have raised concerns that clustered shelters and social services in ByWard Market may pose more harm than good for those living with substance use disorders.
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Need for new school and green space collide in a fight over Ottawa’s Plouffe Park
Published by Capital Current - November 25, 2023
The City of Ottawa's latest concept plan for 1010 Somerset which threatened a historic greenspace has been put on hold after residents fought for its survival.
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Latest Lansdowne 2.0 proposal gets angry reception over rising costs, lack of affordable housing
Published by Capital Current - October 17, 2023
Written with Nicky Shaw
More than 300 Ottawa residents voiced their concerns and outrage over a new redevelopment proposal at the “Let’s Talk Lansdowne” event held in Lansdowne Park’s Horticulture Building.
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High rises on Carling get green light despite fears of impact on Experimental Farm
Published by Capital Current - September 21, 2023
Ottawa's Planning and Housing Committee carried a proposal for a high rise development across from the Central Experimental Farm.
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Music festivals have a new favourite colour: green
Published by Roots Music Canada - May 20, 2023
Over the past few decades, music festivals in Canada have begun to focus on environmental sustainability almost as much as the music. More and more, Canadian music festivals are becoming touchstones of environmental protection and responsibility.
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New concert series brings big names to an intimate venue in a small town near Barrie
Published by Roots Music Canada - May 18, 2023
The historic Coulson Church in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, just outside of Barrie, organized a concert series bringing seven big names in Canadian folk music to the quaint structure for six nights of lively music and community gathering.
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LRT report prompts call for Hubley’s resignation
Published by Reloading News - December 2, 2022
Allan Hubley is facing a barrage of calls to resign after details of a secretive group chat he participated in was revealed in the LRT inquiry report.
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For Ottawa, music is the path to reunified community
Published by Reloading News - November 18, 2022
As the city tries to rebuild its sense of community, many say that live music will play an essential part in bringing neighbours back together.
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U of T protesters say university 'unwilling' to discuss demands
Published by CBC Toronto - May 9, 2024
Organizers of the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Toronto say the school administration has been "unwilling" to discuss their core demands after almost a week of protests.
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Ottawa, Ontario 2023

Ottawa, Ontario 2023

Northumberland Strait, Nova Scotia 2023

Canso, Nova Scotia 2023

Canso, Nova Scotia 2023

Victoria Nile, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda 2023

Dennis Obote - Balwalwa, Uganda 2023

Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda 2023

Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda 2023