Author Archives: Norm
Fireweed Community Market
Tweet The Fireweed Community Market outdoor market opened today, May 17, 2012 for the Summer season. It is a welcome addition to our shopping availability. See more information at http://fireweedmarket.yukonfood.com/ Norm Norm Hamilton is a freelance writer and photographer based in … Continue reading
Peel Watershed Protest – May 2012
Tweet This is an opinion piece by Norm Hamilton. This past Thursday a couple of hundred or so people gathered in front of the Yukon Legislative Building in a peaceful protest regarding the Peel Watershed. Much of the dialogue between … Continue reading
Art in the Cellar
Tweet The Cellar Steakhouse in the Edgewater Hotel is offering it’s decor for artists to display, and sell their artwork. MJ at the Cellar says there is no commission charged. The atmosphere in the dining room is one of elegance … Continue reading
Spring Fever Art Show
Tweet I went into The Chocolate Claim today to see who’s art was on display and was pleasantly greeted by the bright colours and cheerfulness of the Spring Fever show by Lara Melnik. I’ve posted a few quick pics from … Continue reading
Invitation For A Stroll
Tweet The walls are ablaze with colour, movement, passion and spirit, all to carry the message of this month’s featured artist at the Copper Moon Gallery; an invitation to take a walk. Daphne Mennell’s new show Come for a Walk … Continue reading
Requesting Communication Regulations
Tweet I have written to my MLA and to each of the members of the Yukon Legislative Assembly including the governing Yukon Party with a request for communication regulations. Nova Scotia is introducing regulations to cap the cancellation of cell … Continue reading
New Tree Buds
Tweet While on a trip through Teslin today we stopped to watch the swans. They were so far away that photography of them was out of the question so I began looking around for the beauty I know would be … Continue reading
Two-Tiered Wage System?
Tweet This is an opinion piece by Norm Hamilton. A recent opinion piece in The Star speaks to the issue of a two-tiered wage system. So, what is that? Human Resources Minister Diane Finley has changed rules so employers can now … Continue reading
Spring Day in Whitehorse
Tweet I went for a walk in the crisp Spring air this morning and was impressed and grateful for all the beauty that surrounded me. The sunlight striking the ice crystals was breathtaking. Here’s a little slide show to give … Continue reading
