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November 18, 2016
- An MP should always respond to inquiries Re. “MP represents constituents the best, his peers decide” (Star, Nov. 17).
- His ‘grand vision’, her ‘bold plan’ Here’s a cute short story about a captain a.k.a. “the pharmicist”.
- Is Whitehorse becoming Trash City? I went out for breakfast on the morning of Nov. 5, then went to a crafts fair and to the bank, all on Main Street.
- Where YTG said ‘no,’ Air North said ‘yes’ Eleven months ago, my wife was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a non-curable cancer of the lining of the lung (another name is asbestos cancer).
- The political parallels between America and Yukon U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is quietly making decisions about his cabinet behind closed doors in Washington, D.C.
- Let’s switch from politics to sports Who is going to win the Stanley Cup this season?
- Liberals’ win was a victory for all Dear Yukon people: we are a couple of left-leaning, liberal-minded Yukoners.
November 17, 2016
- Let’s grow a cash crop of liberal pot! Pot is going to bring in major tax revenues for the federal government when it is legalized.
- Decision signals roadblocks for Canadian free traders With Belgians and Austrians thumbing their noses at the centrepiece of former prime minister Stephen Harper’s free trade program
- Candidates’ participation was greatly appreciated I am writing to thank all the election candidates who participated in the Waste on your Waist event earlier this month.
November 16, 2016
- Do you feel your interests will be represented? Fellow Yukoner: did your recent vote elect an MLA to represent you?
- Speaking of sleeping with elephants, Mr. Trudeau .... Ed. note: this is an open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Pasloski’s double-defeats were not surprising It was not that big of a surprise to see the Yukon Party, along with its leader, lose its hold on the Yukon in the Nov. 7 election.
November 15, 2016
- Columnist’s prices were not correct Re: Canada’s Business, by Bruce Whitestone, Star, Nov. 14.
- The city has given me the dump picker blues As an old dump picker, I am saddened by the City of Whitehorse’s attitude toward re-cyclers.
- We will launch our booklet Saturday The Anglican Church Women will be holding our annual tea and bazaar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19.
November 14, 2016
- Are you suffering from an ailment needlessly? Are you constantly feeling abused, broke, cranky, ignored, mistreated and tired?
- It took courage to run for office Thanks to all the candidates for running in last Monday’s election.
- There are startling contrasts in cell phone rates What is good cell phone service, I wonder?
November 10, 2016
- Yukon Liberals rock down at The Old Fire Hall Now, for a Yukon Liberal Party song – from their victory celebration (with apologies to the late great Buddy Holly).
- A few thoughts in the wake of Monday’s verdict Going into Monday’s election, it had come down to a few serious questions about the now-defeated Pasloski government.