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February 2, 2015
- We can’t prevent this atrocity’s recurrence I do not believe studying the Holocaust prevents or prepares humanity for anything
- A stimulus package would help the Yukon economy Now, the three parties in the Yukon are working with stakeholders of the Yukon on a plan to develop a stimulus plan
- I prefer criticism from others, thanks As a parent of school kids, like most Yukoners, I would rather listen to the criticism of any education system
- See the light in managing your lights To those who have them: please restrict your use of headlights to low beam when following or approaching other vehicles.
- As 2015 dawns, Canada has a big problem Since the federal election of 1921, we have elected members from at least three political parties
January 30, 2015
- Make the Ebola crisis a real opportunity Such was the invitation of Dr. Chan of the World Health Organization, adding, “Never again should the world be caught by surprise.”
- A mockery was made of our constitutional law Re. the Whitehorse Star news report dated Jan. 26 regarding Kristina Kane announcing the withdrawal of her resignation as chief of the Ta’an Kwach’an Council (TKC)
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My memories of Ted Harrison are warm and ever-lasting Here are a few very fond remembrances I certainly have of Ted Harrison, this happy, jolly and smiling man.
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Her heart’s in the right place Feeding ravens must have triggered the most deadly and intense stakeout ever performed by Yukon conservation officers (Star letters, Jan. 23).
- Tories are losing their moral compass It’s hard to believe that Thursday was three months since the horrific attacks in Ottawa
- No one was buying the YP’s messaging I was pleased to attend my fourth Roundup as the MLA for Klondike and to meet with First Nation leaders
- Helping sink one ship, the skipper captained another This old prospector remembers the past with fondness.
January 29, 2015
- Budget delay exposes economic ineptitude After putting all his eggs in one basket
- The first mate offers a palm-olive branch to miners Minister Scott Kent, while serving aboard the S.S. Minnow
January 28, 2015
- We can’t afford a flagging economy through 2015 Looking back on the past year, it is increasingly clear that Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s priorities are no longer the priorities of Canadians.
January 27, 2015
- The incredible people and place in Canada’s North Prime Minister Stephen Harper likes to showcase Canada’s North as a big, empty place we need to protect.
- Hiking the wage isn’t an economic panacea Increasing the minimum wage is not an effective way to put more money into the pockets of low-income earners.
- We respect the work of local businesses In my new role as minister of Health and Social Services, I am excited about the projects and opportunities ahead of me.
January 26, 2015
- YP’s cabinet shuffle is just another gambler’s trick If you want to introduce a new dealer into the poker game at YTG (the big casino), you need to open a new deck of cards too.
- Why is rural Yukon being singled out? I currently live in Teslin, and am a Northwestel dissatisfied customer!
- Your attempt to remain relevant was unsuccessful What do you get when you cross desperate political parties with self-anointed individuals fascinated with their own self-importance?
- You made us feel like we really matter This letter is in regards to the recent cabinet shuffle.
- Harrison’s work belongs in your esteemed collection Ed. note: this is a letter to Michael J. Tims, chairperson, board of trustees, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa.