Whitehorse Daily Star

October 2, 2015

• A thought on mindless global violence If the world press spent as much time covering the killings of innocent men, women and children in illegal wars labelled as “collateral damage” as it pays to the quarterly mass school shootings in the United States, something might actually change.
• Harper is offering significant promises Re: Stephen Harper promises “tax lock” law to ban all increases. A re-elected Conservative government would guarantee no tax hikes for four years.
• Sharing our stories enriches the lives of all of us Gwaandak Theatre thanks Northwestel for making our first Northwestel Behind the Curtain Series a resounding success this past season,
• The trail is littered with empty ‘water bottles’ When there’s a drought,
• Affordable housing solutions are sorely needed The City of Whitehorse mayor and council have talked about affordable housing.
• This is why Canada needs the Green Party What are the issues that matter most to Canadian voters?
• The dates with the candidates were candid Many thanks to John Streicker for “another one of his crazy ideas” (Star, Oct. 1)!
• Under what bush have you been hiding, Sir? Ed. note: this is an open letter to Yukon MP Ryan Leef.
• Believe it: Canadian seniors count! Statistics Canada, in the 2011 census, noted the growing population of people age 65 and over, and that they now outnumber people under the age of 15.
• Shooting the elk is just like killing cows, sheep, horses Re: “Neighbours have to approve elk shootings” (Star, Sept. 25).
• Suddenly, they’re all in the sandbox altogether Old people (including prospectors) sometimes take the time to examine their past lives and experiences.

October 1, 2015

• Ex-candidate may be onto something about 9-11 Maria Manna is the recently sacked federal Liberal candidate for Cowichan Malahat Langford.

September 30, 2015

• No ringing endorsement from here! Dingdong, doorknob or ding-a-ling – that is the question.

September 29, 2015

• Our community needs a healthy families program This is to the Conservative, Liberal, Green and NDP candidates and the three Yukon parties.
• Leef is knowledgable, articulate and energetic Now voting in the federal election is underway, I sure hope that common sense and level-headedness will prevail.
• Lunacy: indeed, a mystical revelation Since childhood, I haven’t given omens and superstitions a second thought.
• These tactics discourage, silence opposing opinions If anybody needs insight into the nature of their heart or psyche, may I recommend Jim Borisenko, the augur of Tagish Lake.

September 28, 2015

• These are my priorities for the council table My name is Roslyn Woodcock, and I am running for city council.
• If it’s not fear-mongering, what is it? Re. B.C. Conservative candidate Dianne Watts insists campaign flyer on party policy toward ISIL terrorists is not fear-mongering.
• Let’s work to end homelessness in Whitehorse Re. last week’s Eat, Think and Vote event.
• Harper has the mindset of a corporate raider A corporate raider takes control of a business, then downsizes the operations by liquidating assets and terminating employees.
• We’re working to open the lines of communication Last Tuesday, Bell announced that its Let’s Talk Campaign will contribute at least $100 million to mental health initiatives across Canada by 2020.

September 25, 2015

• Where are the politics for a credible future? Listening to the federal party leaders as they campaign for votes, it’s almost like there’s nothing of importance beyond our national borders and the next few years.
• What about the forgotten foreign folks? With the foreign policy debate happening on Monday, I am hoping that aid is discussed in as much detail as trade and terrorism.
• Roméo Dallaire’s character is beyond reproach Ed. note: this is an open letter to Whitehorse resident Rick Tone.
• Musings on democracy, majority rule, Muslims With respect to all of the Conservatives who invoke “majority rule” as an argument for anything/everything, consider this.
• Green leader’s inclusion at debates is essential Some federal election leaders’ debates aren’t including Elizabeth May and the Green Party.
• Let’s not use shame for voter engagement I recently came across an online comment directed at federal Green Party candidate Frank de Jong.
• Officers’ actions helped preserve a treasure Ed. note: this is a letter to Chief Supt. Peter Clark of the RCMP “M” Division.
• Rest assured: it’s quite all right to say ‘no’ Thank you to all those who decided to run in the municipal election (Star, Sept. 24).