Floyd McCormick
@pivocerveza.bsky.social
Retired Clerk of the Yukon Legislative Assembly (2007-19), Deputy Clerk (2001-07), PhD polisci (UAlberta 1997), oldest goalie: Whitehorse Oldtimers Hockey League. Yukon politics mostly.
A number of years ago an artist in Whitehorse suggested a raven-shaped license plate for the Yukon. The government declined to take him up on the suggestion.
October 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A number of years ago an artist in Whitehorse suggested a raven-shaped license plate for the Yukon. The government declined to take him up on the suggestion.
In 2000, Christensen was part of a unique moment in Yukon's political history when women occupied 5 of our most important positions at the same time. L to R: Judy Gingell (Commissioner), Louise Hardy (MP), Christensen (Senator), Kathy Watson (Whitehorse Mayor) and Pat Duncan (Yukon Premier). (fin)
September 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
In 2000, Christensen was part of a unique moment in Yukon's political history when women occupied 5 of our most important positions at the same time. L to R: Judy Gingell (Commissioner), Louise Hardy (MP), Christensen (Senator), Kathy Watson (Whitehorse Mayor) and Pat Duncan (Yukon Premier). (fin)
This photo was taken prior to a game at the Montreal Forum in April 1976. I was there and got Eddie's autograph after the game.
September 16, 2025 at 5:44 AM
This photo was taken prior to a game at the Montreal Forum in April 1976. I was there and got Eddie's autograph after the game.
On September 1 it was the European Parliament in Strasbourg!
September 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
On September 1 it was the European Parliament in Strasbourg!
I know. On August 29 I visited The Ritter Palace, the Government and Parliament building for the Kanton of Lucerne, Switzerland.
September 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I know. On August 29 I visited The Ritter Palace, the Government and Parliament building for the Kanton of Lucerne, Switzerland.
@parlcharlie.bsky.social
Paid a short visit yesterday to the Landtag (parliament) for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in Düsseldorf. It must have been bring your tank to work day.
Paid a short visit yesterday to the Landtag (parliament) for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in Düsseldorf. It must have been bring your tank to work day.
September 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM
@parlcharlie.bsky.social
Paid a short visit yesterday to the Landtag (parliament) for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in Düsseldorf. It must have been bring your tank to work day.
Paid a short visit yesterday to the Landtag (parliament) for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in Düsseldorf. It must have been bring your tank to work day.
In recognition of King Charles III's impending visit to Canada, here are a few photos of his visit to Whitehorse, Yukon in April 2001.
May 22, 2025 at 4:18 AM
In recognition of King Charles III's impending visit to Canada, here are a few photos of his visit to Whitehorse, Yukon in April 2001.
They were photographed at the Circumpolar Women's Conference in Whitehorse in November 1999.
In 2000 Hayden published a book on women in Yukon politics. A complete list of women elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly is here: yukonassembly.ca/sites/defaul... (fin)
In 2000 Hayden published a book on women in Yukon politics. A complete list of women elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly is here: yukonassembly.ca/sites/defaul... (fin)
March 9, 2025 at 3:28 AM
They were photographed at the Circumpolar Women's Conference in Whitehorse in November 1999.
In 2000 Hayden published a book on women in Yukon politics. A complete list of women elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly is here: yukonassembly.ca/sites/defaul... (fin)
In 2000 Hayden published a book on women in Yukon politics. A complete list of women elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly is here: yukonassembly.ca/sites/defaul... (fin)
For this International Women's Day here's a photo of two former members of the Yukon Territorial Council/Legislative Assembly.
Jean Gordon (right) was the first woman elected to the council in 1967. Joyce Hayden (left) was a member of the Legislative Assembly from 1989-92. (+)
Jean Gordon (right) was the first woman elected to the council in 1967. Joyce Hayden (left) was a member of the Legislative Assembly from 1989-92. (+)
March 9, 2025 at 3:26 AM
For this International Women's Day here's a photo of two former members of the Yukon Territorial Council/Legislative Assembly.
Jean Gordon (right) was the first woman elected to the council in 1967. Joyce Hayden (left) was a member of the Legislative Assembly from 1989-92. (+)
Jean Gordon (right) was the first woman elected to the council in 1967. Joyce Hayden (left) was a member of the Legislative Assembly from 1989-92. (+)
(1/7) OTD in 1972 @yukonassembly received its mace. According to the assembly's info sheet on the mace:
“In 1964 the Yukon Territorial Council (now called the Legislative Assembly) agreed to establish a competition for the design of a Yukon Mace.
“In 1964 the Yukon Territorial Council (now called the Legislative Assembly) agreed to establish a competition for the design of a Yukon Mace.
March 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
(1/7) OTD in 1972 @yukonassembly received its mace. According to the assembly's info sheet on the mace:
“In 1964 the Yukon Territorial Council (now called the Legislative Assembly) agreed to establish a competition for the design of a Yukon Mace.
“In 1964 the Yukon Territorial Council (now called the Legislative Assembly) agreed to establish a competition for the design of a Yukon Mace.
The Historical Evolution of Canada's Flag: I wanted to post this on Flag Day but couldn't find it. Today I found it. Now I post it. (Source The Globe & Mail, March 21, 2000, page A9)
February 22, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The Historical Evolution of Canada's Flag: I wanted to post this on Flag Day but couldn't find it. Today I found it. Now I post it. (Source The Globe & Mail, March 21, 2000, page A9)
An oldie but a goodie.
February 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
An oldie but a goodie.
In legal circles this is known as the Sergeant Schultz defense.
February 13, 2025 at 6:45 AM
In legal circles this is known as the Sergeant Schultz defense.
(3/8) As Phelps was not an MLA, on 14 February DIAND Minister David Crombie issued a letter of instruction to Yukon Commissioner Doug Bell clarifying that the person chosen as PC leader did not have to be an MLA at the time of their election to be appointed Government Leader.
January 21, 2025 at 5:56 AM
(3/8) As Phelps was not an MLA, on 14 February DIAND Minister David Crombie issued a letter of instruction to Yukon Commissioner Doug Bell clarifying that the person chosen as PC leader did not have to be an MLA at the time of their election to be appointed Government Leader.
I visited Swords & Ploughshares in 2005. A fun afternoon.
November 26, 2024 at 4:48 AM
I visited Swords & Ploughshares in 2005. A fun afternoon.