The YUKON Magazine

With gold prices soaring, global demand for critical minerals growing, and geopolitics reshaping how countries secure their resources, the Yukon finds itself at an interesting crossroads. Jonas Smith, Executive Director of the Yukon Chamber of Mines, joins us to explore the state of the industry, its economic importance, lessons from the past, and the opportunities and challenges ahead. From environmental responsibility and Indigenous partnerships to political pressures and global markets, we...

The opening episode of our Winter 2026 series centres around The YUKON Magazine co-publisher Tammo Walter's conversation with editor-in-chief Kanina Holmes about the upcoming issue, which features a very hare-y cover and two colourful local Peters (Jickling and Heebink). Tammo also takes a moment to highlight what lies ahead for the podcast. The episode closes on a humorous note—a reading by frequent magazine contributor Keith Halliday from his new holiday-themed book. CREDITS Hosted by Tammo...

MADE IN THE YUKON is your deep dive into case studies of how Yukon makers have navigated the challenges of building things. Your host is John Glynn-Morris, a Yukoner who's truly curious about the people who make the stuff that shapes how we live and who we are. From successful businesses to renowned events, iconic brands to works of art, innovative ideas to essential infrastructure—if it's made in the Yukon, John digs for the story behind it. In our very first episode, John has a conversation...

Our fall series will wrap up on October 14 with the story of how the Yukon Brewing Company was “made in the Yukon." In the meantime, we want to share an episode of a podcast that our former host, Karen McColl, recently produced in her position as a Wildlife Viewing Specialist with the Government of Yukon’s Wildlife Viewing Program. In a five-part series called Yukon Wildlife and Wildfire, Karen and fellow naturalist Carrie McClelland guide listeners through several Yukon burns to explain how ...

After much delay, The Yukon Magazine Podcast is almost ready to introduce a new feature that will be part of every series. It’s called “Made in the Yukon.” Four times a year, John Glynn-Morris will dive into the real stories of Yukon makers and how they navigate challenges, doubt and the quest for success. From flourishing businesses to renowned events, iconic brands to works of art, innovative ideas to essential infrastructure—if it’s made in the Yukon, John wants to share the story behind i...