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Mussel Beach

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In the depths of winter, the people of Wakeham Bay explore caverns beneath the ice. There, they gather mussels in a race against the tides

By Patrice Halley

Photography by Patrice Halley

Photography by Patrice Halley

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Photo by Margo Pfeiff

In the kitchen with the Laughing Chef

She’s Nunavut’s answer to Jamie Oliver: a cooking-show guru whose goal is to teach Inuit to eat better – and have a great time doing it.

By Margo Pfeiff

Photo by Margo Pfeiff

February 3rd, 2026 February 3rd, 2026

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Looking Ahead – The Mackenzie Bicentennial

By Ronne Heming

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February 3rd, 2026 February 3rd, 2026

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No Pain, No Gain

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Under New Management

Yellowknife’s Weaver family calls it a day as their pioneering general store changes hands after nine decades

February 3rd, 2026 February 3rd, 2026

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If You’re Gonna Dream, Dream Big

Whitehorse wants to be a hockeytown. Gavin McKenna? That’s just for starters

February 3rd, 2026 February 3rd, 2026

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Looking Ahead – The Mackenzie Bicentennial

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Heavy Lifting

Sorry, guys. You’ve gotta step back. This loader is for women only 

February 3rd, 2026 February 3rd, 2026
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