Matt Bossons
@mattbossons.bsky.social
Writer and editor previously based in China 🇨🇳 for 8+ years; now in Whitehorse writing for Yukon News. Words in NYT, CNN, The Diplomat, South China Morning Post, and an in-flight mag or two. Usual disclaimers apply.
Jeff Sloychuk, the Ukrainian Canadian Association of Yukon president, calls being sanctioned by the Russian government “a huge honour.”
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Two Yukoners sanctioned by Russian government over support for Ukraine
Jeff Sloychuk, Ukrainian Canadian Association of Yukon president, calls sanctioning “a huge honour”
www.yukon-news.com
March 26, 2024 at 7:36 PM
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...
www.yukon-news.com/news/two-yuk...
Well, this is grim: nationalpost.com/opinion/secr...
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."
nationalpost.com
March 21, 2024 at 2:35 PM
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:
March 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM
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:
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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‘Homophobic’ textbook removed from Whitehorse Catholic school
After parents’ complaints, textbook pulled from St. Francis of Assisi Secondary School on Feb. 29
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March 12, 2024 at 4:12 PM
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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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.
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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
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March 6, 2024 at 10:39 PM
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.
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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.
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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
www.yukon-news.com
March 5, 2024 at 4:44 PM
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-...
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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:
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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
radii.co
February 9, 2024 at 8:33 PM
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...
radii.co/article/4-an...
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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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
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February 6, 2024 at 6:37 PM
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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www.yukon-news.com/sports/yukon...
Yukon Quest 2024 cut short. The development is being called "disappointing" by many involved.
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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
www.yukon-news.com
February 5, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Yukon Quest 2024 cut short. The development is being called "disappointing" by many involved.
www.yukon-news.com/sports/2024-...
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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.
Pictured below is Crystal To, who hails from the Vancouver area.
February 5, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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.
Pictured below is Crystal To, who hails from the Vancouver area.
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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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
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February 4, 2024 at 3:08 AM
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.
www.yukon-news.com/sports/large...
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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:
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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
www.yukon-news.com
February 1, 2024 at 6:11 PM
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...
www.yukon-news.com/news/start-t...
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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The Office - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
January 30, 2024 at 2:53 AM
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.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Off...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Off...
A fascinating story about a dog breed I've never heard of before, despite having grown up in Salish territory:
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An Indigenous woolly dog went extinct in Canada. Could it be revived? | Canada | The Guardian
Coast Salish peoples bred a dog with thick fur to spin into yarn, which was lost to colonisers. Now, the possibility of its genetic remains persisting presents new hope for its return
amp.theguardian.com
January 27, 2024 at 6:49 PM
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...
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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.
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Dawson City mayor safe in Ecuador amid escalating violence
Bill Kendrick is vacationing in Ecuador, where gang violence is drawing international attention
www.yukon-news.com
January 12, 2024 at 9:45 PM
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.
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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.
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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
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January 9, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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...
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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.
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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
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January 8, 2024 at 11:04 PM
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.
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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?...
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January 8, 2024 at 2:58 PM
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?...
youtu.be/dWaWC_lmF3M?...
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.
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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
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January 5, 2024 at 2:17 PM
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...
www.yukon-news.com/news/substit...
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:
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Top stories of 2023
A look back at the biggest stories of the year
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January 4, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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...
www.yukon-news.com/news/top-sto...
Act fast, Yukon cinephiles, the early-bird deadline for film festival passes is Dec. 31...
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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
www.yukon-news.com
December 28, 2023 at 4:42 PM
Act fast, Yukon cinephiles, the early-bird deadline for film festival passes is Dec. 31...
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Stay safe tonight, Whitehorse residents! Environmental Canada has issued a wind warning for much of Southwest Yukon.
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Wind warning issued for southwestern Yukon
90 km/h gusts may be on their way tonight
www.yukon-news.com
December 12, 2023 at 11:02 PM
Stay safe tonight, Whitehorse residents! Environmental Canada has issued a wind warning for much of Southwest Yukon.
www.yukon-news.com/local-news/w...
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Ice fishing just outside Whitehorse, Yukon, in -18C. Frigid, to be sure, but beautiful surroundings.
December 11, 2023 at 1:38 PM
Ice fishing just outside Whitehorse, Yukon, in -18C. Frigid, to be sure, but beautiful surroundings.
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.
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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
www.yukon-news.com
December 8, 2023 at 10:47 PM
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...
www.yukon-news.com/news/man-sen...
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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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
www.yukon-news.com
December 6, 2023 at 11:14 PM
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.
www.yukon-news.com/news/social-...
www.yukon-news.com/news/social-...