Yukon North Of Ordinary

Opinions archive for February 10, 2012

A test of the flying public’s fundamental values ( Editorial ) Subscribers only

February 10, 2012 at 4:52 pm

In its determination to fly its competitive war with Air Canada to the Yukon, WestJet may have sorely underestimated the might of the turbulence it will encounter here.

Cowardly captain should be thrown into the brig ( Musings ) Subscribers only

February 10, 2012 at 4:50 pm

It was on Jan. 13, 2012, that the magnificent cruise ship Costa Concordia, owned by Carnival Corporation’s subsidiary Costa Crociere, struck a rock close to the shore of Giglio in Italy and consequently sank.

Las Vegas churches accept gambling chips? Subscribers only

February 10, 2012 at 4:48 pm

I truly did not know this!

The White Girl Series: at the edge of the world Subscribers only

February 10, 2012 at 4:45 pm

April in the Arctic means there are still three months left until spring arrives.

Where are we? On the verge of trouble Subscribers only

February 9, 2012 at 3:43 pm

In view of widespread confusion, we need a new reality check.

Don’t be surprised if Assad survives Subscribers only

February 9, 2012 at 3:41 pm

As the Syrian opposition abandons non-violent protest for armed resistance, many people think this means that President Bashar al-Assad and his

The ombudsman and the public deserve answers ( Editorial ) Subscribers only

February 8, 2012 at 3:46 pm

Is it possible to earn the behind-the-scenes disapproval of the Yukon’s political masters for doing a job too well?

The meat of the matter is clearly evident ( Comment ) Subscribers only

February 7, 2012 at 4:09 pm

The meat of the matter is clearly evident

Correction Subscribers only

February 6, 2012 at 3:36 pm

The reflections expressed in Michael Brine’s column in Friday’s edition

I will miss their hugs, but feel their hugs Subscribers only

February 3, 2012 at 4:13 pm

Ed. note: these reflections were prepared by the late Bradley Rusk’s mother, Jane, an Alberta resident, in consultation with other family members.