Yukon, North of Ordinary
From the offbeat to the extraordinary, we document life in and around Canada’s Yukon and offer deeper insights into the content in our award-winning magazine.
Hosted by Karen McColl
Produced by Karen McColl & Mark Koepke
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Podcasting since 2021 • 67 episodes
Yukon, North of Ordinary
Latest Episodes
Nocturnal predators: the insatiable hunger of little brown bats
You probably won't see the little brown bat on any billboards promoting the Yukon. They aren't formidable like grizzly bears, majestic like caribou, or graceful like swans. But if you don't like mosquitos, they could be your best friend. Journa...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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29:28
Fall series | boats, bats, and badass ungulates
Have you ever realized mid-challenge that you're not cut out for it? Amy Kenny, editor of Yukon, North of Ordinary magazine, shares her experience in the Yukon River Quest. We also hear about Mark's "bat tenants," and highlight the ath...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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23:21
A bear encounter that began with a curious canter*
When a bear starts running towards you, that's never a good thing. So began an uncomfortable standoff between three women on a backpacking trip and a grizzly bear. Karen debriefs this encounter with Yukon Conservation Officer Dean McLean, who s...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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37:06
YQ | comedian Steve McGovern
Local funnyman Steve McGovern takes the “Yukon Questionnaire.” His current "down south" status, living in Vancouver, doesn't hold him back from sharing strong opinions about his northern hometown.
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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13:44
Hard Rock Minors: the story of youth band Cows Go Moo*
Cows Go Moo might sound like child's play, but when they hit the stage it's anything but. While other Yukoners struggled to let off steam during the pandemic, six pre-teen musicians cranked their amps to 11, practiced like hell, and honed a set...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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33:31