Whitehorse Daily Star: Letters Archive

Letters Archive

Don’t overlook the dangers of TB TB continues to be the most deadly overlooked infectious disease, killing 1.6 million people a year.
Here’s why our Jewish neighbours are so alarmed According to police and independent monitors, antisemitic incidents in Canada have spiked dramatically in 2023.
Is FireSmarting the only weapon we have? It’s nice to see so many articles from people concerned with the threat of wildfires in our city.
Dialogue will not save the day! Was the COP 28 climate summit either a con or a complete waste of time?
The horrors aren’t being reflected I write as a concerned community member, urging our local paper to cover the unfolding tragedy in Gaza with fairness, balance and objectivity.
Protect horses from cruel maiming, death I was very disappointed in the Yukon government’s animal health unit and acting chief veterinarian Dr. Michelle Thompson’s lack of response to the situation of Bolt.
We need a better Emissions Cap! At the COP 28 climate negotiations, I am proud to say that Canada fought hard for a deal that includes a transition away from fossil fuels.
You’ve left us all in the dark, Mr. Streicker Ed. note: this is an open letter to Energy, Mines and Resources Minister John Streicker.

Never overlook the season’s true intention I ask you to remembering how the true intention of this holiday season can make the world a more peaceful and loving place to live.

Come take part in this well-loved tradition The Lights of Life season has returned to our Yukon communities,
Euthanize or honour: you make the choice Is it wrong to change the wards of our medical system, specifically the mentally and physically challenged, from being a drain on the system into being blood-donating heroes?
I am not a member of the system! I thought I’d finished what I’d been saying, but then I thought I’d heard it all.
Learn the facts before hurling the untruths Okay, so the news has broken that CBC is having to lay off 600-plus employees,
Talk about head-shaking decisions Recent political financial decisions have me questioning the rationale behind the expenditure.
Help prevent mining within city limits To the citizens of Whitehorse: the City of Whitehorse is rewriting its zoning bylaws.

Don’t listen to the sounds of silence It used to be just book burning, but now, in the province of Herat, Afghanistan, the Taliban has started burning musical instruments.

Your city presents the theatre of the absurd As seen in the accompanying photos, this is how mayor and council/the City of Whitehorse provide so-called “equitable access” to community programs and services for First Nation elders, seniors and people with disabilities in the downtown area of Whitehorse.
Avoid suffering in the cold with no power With the recent power outage comes a reminder to prepare for more that may happen,
Stop all non-resident hunting where needed Ed. note: this is a letter to the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board.
An ode to a heroic American astronaut With all the news of war, it is easy to miss a story of a heroic life, as Apollo 8 astronaut Frank Borman has died at 95 – and yes, I had almost forgotten his name.
Your compassion blew me away I had the sad business of coming up from Edmonton last month to usher my beloved daughter into a better life.
A top story vs. a non-event .... I found something almost uncanny when I was looking up the house explosion in Riverdale.
The slow Internet bandwidth is affecting many Ed. note: this is a letter to Yvonne Clarke, the Yukon Party MLA for Porter Creek Centre, and the board of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.

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