Yukon North Of Ordinary

Opinions archive for June 30, 2009

The strange world of street rules in Iran Subscribers only

June 16, 2009 at 4:15 pm

LONDON - The rules for street demos are different in Iran.

The honeymoon with power rates is shorting out ( Analysis ) Subscribers only

June 15, 2009 at 4:18 pm

The roller coaster ride of electrical rates is continuing.

Photographer recorded hardship and heroism Subscribers only

June 12, 2009 at 4:59 pm

During the Gold Rush, there were bold photographers who packed cumbersome equipment over the Klondike trails and emerged with a photo story of incredible hardship and heroism.

Our productivity advantage is impressive Subscribers only

June 11, 2009 at 4:52 pm

In view of newspaper headlines proclaiming that General Motors could cease its operations in Canada, an assessment of our automobile industry is essential.

The uncertainy festers, the premier remains mute (editorial) Subscribers only

June 10, 2009 at 5:25 pm

If the territorial government wants to manage its Crown corporations as internal departments instead of arm's-length entities, it should clearly say so and prepare the enabling legislation.

What happens when life imitates art Subscribers only

June 9, 2009 at 4:22 pm

DAWSON CITY - Sometimes art imitates life; sometimes it's the other way around.

Arrogance and ignorance will not carry the day Subscribers only

June 5, 2009 at 5:27 pm

As some of you know, quite some time ago, I wrote a column about the day my wife, Deborah, and I "discovered" McIntyre Marsh.

The wonderful world behind Sullivan Island Subscribers only

June 5, 2009 at 5:24 pm

Ed. note: Thirty-six-year Yukoner Dawn Kostelnik and her husband, Rick Cousins, bought the Audrey Eleanor in July 2003 in Prince Rupert, B.C., refitted it and took it to Haines, Alaska in 2004.

Never underestimate the benefits of goats Subscribers only

June 5, 2009 at 5:22 pm

"So what do you think we should do about the economy? What do you think is going to happen?"

The Path of the Mystic explained Subscribers only

June 5, 2009 at 5:20 pm

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