Lightning Strikes Start Three Forest Fires in the Yukon
Lightning strikes have started three new forest fires in the Yukon; one south of Old Crow, one near Brittania Creek and now a third near the McQuesten River lodge. The first two fires are being allowed to burn currently because they are not near buildings or communities, but...
Wildfire evacuates northern British Columbia and lower Alaska
A huge wildfire is blazing in northern British Columbia and lower Alaska and has forced many to evacuate their homes, and has also closed the Alaska Highway. Firefighters are working hard to contain the blaze,...
WEATHERAmerica Newsletter, Saturday, January 24, 2009
SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK(potential for tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail within the next 24 hours)STRONG WINDS(Pressure Gradient Derived, Orographically Enhanced)BC....E WA....N ID....W MT....C WY....E...
created by LarryCosgrove | 43 wks ago | updated 43 wks ago
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The breathtaking dancing beams of the Northern Lights
Today several mayor UK newspaper were filled with amazing Northern Lights (Aurora borealis) pictures from arctic locations in Alaska and Canada.Rolf Hicker and his wife Michelle spent many years capturing those...
created by travel_photography | 48 wks ago | updated 48 wks ago
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DNA links 17 people to B.C. Ancient Iceman
In 1999 an Ancient Iceman found entombed in a BC Glacier for Centuries has direct links to the First Nations Wolf Clan through the marvel of DNA Technology."DNA links at least 17 people to B.C. icemanRelated to...
created by Barry Artiste | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Massive slide covers entire glacier
Its so hard to imagine!"Massive slide covers entire glacier TREVOR WALES Canadian Press August 8, 2007 at 7:52 PM EDT WHITEHORSE — A massive slide that hit Mount Steele could be the largest in the recorded history of the Yukon. Mount Steele, which stands 5,067 metres tall...Quake rattles northwestern British Columbia
"VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan 9 (Reuters) - A moderate earthquake rattled northwestern British Columbia and the Alaska Panhandle on Tuesday, but there were no reports of damage, seismologists said. The quake at 7:49 a.m. PST (1549 GMT) was centered in the mountains of...THE AFGHAN HORSEMAN
Located on West Broadway between Cambie and Yukon is the Afghan Horsemen- apparently the first Afghan owned and operated restaurant in Canada.If you’re looking for a unique dining experience, I strongly recommend this restaurant. Quite simply, you get to eat on the floor....
created by carolyncoles | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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