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by Guy Quenneville Why the Northern film industry (the Yukon aside) needs some serious direction

Small-town School, Big-time Plans

By Peter Jickling, Photos by Cathie Archbould You could be forgiven for assuming Yukon College, perched on the Takhini Bluffs over Whitehorse

Training the Local Talent

By Gail Jansen, Photos by Bill Braden With high-tech jobs ranging from heavy equipment to mineral processing, today’s miner isn't stereotypical.

S*** happens (but does it have to?)

By Lauren McKeon Too many Northern workers are injured each year, and the trends aren’t encouraging. Injury rates are rising.

Send in the Scientists

By Tristin Hopper Just as Canada’s need to understand its North reaches new heights – the research dollars are drying up.

The North's Digital Leaders

By Lauren McKeon and Michael Ganley Eight people whose involvement in the digital economy is creating a new and viable industry for the territories.

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That Was Intense

By Guy Quenneville If you’re reading this, it means I have survived our second Mining Issue of 2011

In our upcoming December issue…

Out of the shadows
People with disabilities are moving into the workplace, but employment equity is still out of reach. UHB examines how this ongoing struggle affects the North.

Life after ASEP
The Aboriginal Skills and Employment partnership has been a key funder of mine training in the North, but it’s about to expire. We find out what’s being done to keep the money flowing.

Plus
Our 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year, and a super-secret Yukon permafrost drill.

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