Whitehorse Daily Star

November 3, 2023

• Remember with flags and stickers As we prepare to pause on November 11 and recognize all those who have served, and currently serve, our country in times of war, military conflict and peacekeeping, Yukon Remembers reminds Yukoners there are free car flags and bumper stickers available at Whitehorse Motors on Fourth Avenue.
• An apology was called for It is pleasing to see King Charles acknowledge the “painful” colonial events on this week’s state visit to Kenya.

November 1, 2023

• Bakery’s closure is a huge loss The closing of the Alpine Bakery is such a loss to the Whitehorse and 
Haines communities.
• Why did Canada abstain from protecting lives? Ed. Note: this is a letter to Yukon MP Brendan Hanley.

October 27, 2023

• Here’s why the PM is dodging the term ‘ceasefire’ Canadians have become willing consumers of dangerous fiction.
• A building season is lost, interest accrues Ed. note: the Yukon Party released this statement earlier this week.
• Take time to remember Remembrance Day Canadians have been taking a few minutes to remember those who went to war for Canada since the end of the First World War, the so-called “war to end all wars”.
• As Jews, we thank you for your leadership Ed. note: this is a letter to Premier Ranj Pillai and Opposition Leader Currie Dixon.
• Many questions are blowing in October’s wind .... I noticed that the communication from the Yukon Territory made the following claim:
• Our event raised $10,203.13 Dear friends and supporters of Ukraine:
• We can strongly defend against wildfires Working together, the Yukon government, municipalities and people could prepare and train to defend their communities from forest fires.
• Mining companies should pay for Skagway’s dock Here we go again with the Yukon Liberal government planning to invest 44 million of our dollars on an ill-conceived plan (Star, Oct. 18).
• Violence is shocking, saddening Ed. note: Premier Ranj Pillai issued the following statement Thursday.
• End the hollow lip service and help the bakery! Ed. note: this is a letter to Yukon MP Brendan Hanley, Yukon MLAs and members of Whitehorse city council.
• Adopting zero tolerance Whereas I have experienced significant problems pertaining to any kind of identification cards,
• We can’t offer municipalities unlimited funds Ed. note: this is a letter to Lane Tredger, the NDP MLA for Whitehorse Centre.

October 25, 2023

• Councillor’s comments were divisive Ed. note: this is a letter to the leaders of the three territorial political parties, Mayor Laura Cabott and city council.

October 23, 2023

• Cannabis control legislation is under review Ed. note: Sandy Silver, the minister responsible for the Yukon Liquor Corp., made this statement in the legislature last Tuesday.
• And who is the next recipient? Having problems paying your power bill?

October 20, 2023

• Americans laughing at our tattered flags Ed. note: this is a letter to Premier Ranj Pillai’s office staff.
• Take a look at the hard reality Like it or not, the Nazi spectacle in the Canadian Parliament was agreeted by shock around the world.
• Where’s the support for our children in crisis? Ed. note: this letter has been sent to Education Minister Jeanie McLean, senior departmental officials, the two opposition parties and the Yukon Association of Education Professionals.
• 100-year-old veteran remembers the fallen I lost my right arm on October 18, 1944, while serving with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in Italy.
• For the love of the people and our community The situation at the 405 Alexander St. shelter will not change until the Yukon government and the shelter’s Connective management change their enabling policies and ways.