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Rhiannon Russell

Rhiannon Russell (@rhrussell) is The Walrus’s regional correspondent for Northern Canada.
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Current Affairs

Tariffs Are Unravelling the Lifeline between the Yukon and Alaska

April 23, 2025May 8, 2025 - by Rhiannon Russell

For one Northern community, the cost of friendship with Trump’s America is too high

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Education

First Nations Are Rethinking Education in the Yukon. And It’s Working

February 7, 2025March 7, 2025 - by Rhiannon Russell

The radical new approach includes year-round classes—with breaks for hunting and fishing

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Technology

“Yukoners Are Pissed”: The Outcry over Telecom Failures

November 22, 2024November 27, 2024 - by Rhiannon Russell

Starlink’s popularity surges as Northern residents search for reliable internet

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Business

The Spectacular Fall of Victoria Gold, Once the Darling of Yukon Mining

October 2, 2024November 18, 2024 - by Rhiannon Russell

Taxpayers will be stuck paying for the cleanup of the Eagle mine disaster

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Environment

How We Treat Bears in Cities Is Trash

September 2, 2024September 3, 2024 - by Rhiannon Russell

Too many of them are becoming casualties in the battle of the bins

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Society

Canada’s Emergency Shelters Are Failing

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 - by Rhiannon Russell

Four deaths at a Whitehorse facility underscore the need for housing reform

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Media

After 124 Years, One of Canada’s Oldest Independent Newspapers Dies

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 - by Rhiannon Russell

The Whitehorse Daily Star ’s closure will deepen the country’s local news crisis

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Society

Go Ahead, Take That Vacation—but It May Be Unethical

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 - by Rhiannon Russell

At this point, we could all use a break. But endangering vulnerable communities is a high risk of pandemic travel

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Technology

Crowdfunding As a Political Weapon

May 9, 2018November 12, 2019 - by Rhiannon Russell

Platforms like GoFundMe allow people to voice their support—or outrage—via their wallets

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April 2017 / Environment

A High-Stakes Land-Use Battle at the Pristine Heart of the Yukon

March 21, 2017November 11, 2019 - by Rhiannon Russell

The territory has been divided for years over mining and conservation. Now the Supreme Court will hear a case that will help determine the future of the Peel River watershed

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How’s The Walrus?

As the executive director, I am frequently asked this question. These days, I reply: “The Walrus was made for this moment.” From on-again, off-again trade news and negotiations to a new prime minister, we are committed to Canada’s conversations. We launched six regional bureaus earlier this year to ensure comprehensive coverage across this great country of ours. But we can’t do this alone. As a non-profit newsroom, this work isn’t possible without our readers’ support. If you believe in Canada’s stories, support our paywall-free journalism with a donation today.

Our team is small, but our commitment is big; just like our country. Every story we publish is the result of writers, artists, and editors going the extra mile (well, kilometres) to bring Canada closer together through compelling, fact-checked, and regionally grounded reporting.

Thank you for your support.

Jennifer Hollett
Executive Director, The Walrus

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