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October 26, 2015
- A new time in history: what does it hold for us? During the mayoral election,
- Leaders believing their tripe don’t last long If you want to play with the Kaska, you have to pay for the ride.
October 23, 2015
- Not voting Conservative was insane! It is no secret that I am Conservative to the core.
- Community nursing is in crisis, minister Nixon Ed. note: this is an open letter to Health and Social Services Minister Mike Nixon.
October 21, 2015
- The New Democrats’ problem was Tom Mulcair Ohhhh, let there be light, and now there is, with a prime minister-designate I believe is in touch with Canadians, the year 2015, and reality.
- You carry forward all our hopes and expectations Ed. note: this is a letter to Yukon MP-designate Larry Bagnell.
- Yes, it was definitely time for a change, right? Of course it was time for change!
October 19, 2015
- New council has mixed composition Politics are an interesting art, which requires getting people to know you and see you as their elected officials.
- Abandoning these dental programs would be costly This is about boring dental stuff, but it could hurt and cost you a lot in the long run.
October 16, 2015
- They always stifle and demonize the other side There are two sides (at least) to every story/issue,
- I’ve just learned a new spelling lesson! Just one question, please: how do you spell hypocrite?
- The CYFN’s intervention is totally off-base I was not surprised to read that the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) is advocating to vote for the Liberal candidate (Star, Oct. 14) so as to achieve a defeat for the Conservative candidate.
- What don’t these guys get about gun laws? Each fall, self-serving politicians and activists re-victimize the women who were shot by a deranged man at École Polytechnique in 1989.
- Remember: there’s no Planet B This an open letter on electoral reform and climate action.
- Try living with no water, roads nor landfills There has been no shortage of issues that have inspired (and inflamed) Canadians during the federal election period—issues that will likely drive voters to the polls in record numbers.
- Your support is appreciated On behalf of the Mental Health Association of Yukon board, thank you to all those involved in bringing attention to National Mental Illness Awareness Week.
- The pot is truly blackening the kettle Unpopular politicians, like old prospectors, should take the time to examine their own performances and public record before endorsing other unpopular candidates.
- The PM’s campaign in a nutshell, dead cat and all This is an open letter to the Yukon people.
- Paved runways would greatly enhance our route network Late last week, we were informed by Ryan Leef’s office of the federal government’s intention to allocate up to $30 million for Yukon airport infrastructure improvements (Star, Oct. 13).
October 14, 2015
- Please give them a chance! Come out and vote NDP this coming election.
- Do you really want Harper in charge? Who started the myth that Conservatives are good money managers?
- Help with the tours was appreciated Members of the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition (YAPC) would like to thank Blood Ties Four Directions, FASSY, Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre, Salvation Army, the Whitehorse Food Bank, Second Opinion Society, Skookum Jim Friendship Centre, the Outreach Van and Kwanlin Dün Health Centre for hosting “Seeing for Yourself” tours last week.
- The Liberals and NDP will never deliver a pot of gold Do you believe in the tooth fairy, Santa, or Liberal promises? What about “free lunch?”
- Exploring what this city’s residents want Residents of Whitehorse told me this past weekend they want to see the following:
- Keep this opposition party out of office! Some may have wondered whether the LIEberals turned over a new leaf regarding gun control after the Conservatives managed to have the hated long-gun registry abolished,.
- ‘I personally believe that Ryan Leef is our best choice’ I am writing this letter to express my personal endorsement for Ryan Leef in the federal election.