Whitehorse Daily Star

January 12, 2016

• Let’s aim toward living in peace and harmony! I’ve noticed a disturbing trend from some individuals who attempt to erode First Nations’ claim to our lands here in the Yukon.
• Will Northern Cross Yukon’s plans be stopped? Here is the evidence and real truth to explain why Northern Cross Yukon should not be allowed to go ahead with oil and gas development in Yukon.
• Please show some more respect for the flag As I was walking down Main Street, I noticed that the Canadian flag being flown above the Dirty Northern Pub is falling apart.

January 11, 2016

• Can you write a letter to Monsef and Bagnell? Hi, Fair Vote Canada supporters in the Yukon!
• A curbside recycling program is a positive idea Last Monday evening, city council discussed the implementation of a residential recycling curbside collection and processing service.
• Sometimes, we have to think outside the box Sometimes, the most visionary public policy ideas are right under our noses – and sometimes we need to look a little further for the next big thing.
• We can’t let over-regulation leave people hungry Environmental health officers have made their rounds to inspect Whitehorse’s weekend soup kitchen.

January 8, 2016

• Some questions for you wolf-killers Re: “More wolves killed in city’s suburban areas” (Star, Jan. 5).
• You’ve helped care for your fellow Yukoners Happy New Year and all the best to Yukon families! Especially Yukon families where a member has been diagnosed or is dealing with cancer.
• Spurn this poorly-thought-out tax grab Ed. note: this is a letter to Mayor Dan Curtis and city council.
• Premier knows his ‘debt-free’ claim is an utter crock Again, I am compelled to respond to Premier Darrell Pasloski’s misleading commentary in the Whitehorse Star on Dec. 18.
• Exploitation and stupidity have massacred wolves Re. yet more wolf kills (Star, Jan. 5).

January 7, 2016

• Trudeau’s ‘total renewal’ approach has problems The prime minister’s “total renewal” for aboriginals merely embraces the self-serving interests of neo-colonial, rich and assimilated leaders.

January 4, 2016

• Russia is there at the request of Syria The headline “Russian bombing compounds Middle East misery” turns reality on its head.

December 31, 2015

• The year ends in confrontation and litigation Pouty planners appeal the appeal for the Peel; petulant politicians ponder pitch.
• Let’s have a forum to plan our economic future There has been lots of public money invested in the Yukon over the last 10 years, and more is planned. The real question is where and how to invest these funds for the most effective impact.