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January 17, 2018
- The people of Teslin do their own thing The Village of Teslin is a beautiful community, set on Teslin Lake.
- Energy consumption’s free lunch doesn’t exist Re: “Energy projects await implementation of policy”, by Chuck Tobin, Whitehorse Star, Jan. 12.
January 15, 2018
- Trump snarls, and Canada remains mute Everyone has had a troublesome neighbour – one who is noisy, profane and inappropriate, but who does have a lawn mower that is handy to borrow.
- The recycling solution may please no one After reading and listening to many comments regarding the pros and cons of the proposed Yukon government recycling fees and when to charge them (Star, Jan. 12), a couple of questions come to mind.
January 12, 2018
- Yukoners should analyze carbon tax Why won’t the federal and Yukon governments let local people or firms complete an analysis of the carbon tax?
- Film industry should join this century The Golden Globes celebrate the best fiction in movies and on TV (Star, Jan. 8).
- We are petitioning for a $15 minimum wage A new year begins, and with it, a new hope that the working lives of northerners continue to improve.
January 10, 2018
- Why has your tax office vow been broken? Ed. note: this is a letter to federal Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier.
- Climate change report doesn’t fit Yukon The Auditor General’s report on procedures to improve the Yukon’s handling of climate change, as reported in the Star in late 2017, is flawed.
January 9, 2018
- Ideas on pot sales, Canada’s tax regime The federal government plans to make pot legal to sell,
January 8, 2018
- Tim Hortons: corporation, Liberals want more Re. how some Tim Hortons franchise owners in Ontario are treating their employees.
- We’ve learned resistance is futile at best “All we have to fear is fear itself.