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June 25, 2014
- YTG and town have stonewalled and ignored us Like many Dawson residents, I have been involved in trying to resolve the issues of mining in municipalities,
June 24, 2014
- Housing program raises many complexities There are many questions from this end about Yukon Housing's so-called affordable shelter plans.
- Footing another bill for YP's lack of leadership Subject: Government's Dome Road reroute means taxpayers will foot the bill for Yukon Party's lack of leadership on Slinky Mine.
- Thanks for helping our city clean up its act Dear Britta Hicks of San Diego,
June 23, 2014
- And they can all eat our cake later, right? The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) and Grand Chief Ruth Massie are disappointed by the newly announced changes to Yukon Environmental and Socioeconomic Assessment Board (YESAB) guidelines.
- Your theatres need a thorough cleanup While visiting family in Whitehorse, I had the unpleasant experience of twice going to see a movie. Although at different cinemas, the appalling conditions were similar.
- Soaring prices are hurting many people Allow me, please, to focus through the columns of your newspaper.
- The government is ignoring the high cost of food It was heartening to watch and listen to the protestors in Iqaluit last week, fighting to send the government a message about the state of food in the North.
June 20, 2014
- Make YTG fall on the legal hand grenades now On June 3, Mike Power, the president of the Yukon Prospectors Association (YPA), wrote a harsh letter to the editor criticizing YTG's new Class 1 permitting plan.
- The YP shows it's not for finishing Ed. note: this is a letter to Justice Minister Mike Nixon.
- Please stand up for our kids' future, Mr. Leef Ed. note: this is a letter to Yukon MP Ryan Leef.
June 19, 2014
- Why has our own government turned against us? Why do YTG administrators continue to defy the people of Yukon?
June 18, 2014
- Time to shine some light on government It is said that sunshine is the best disinfectant, but unfortunately, not a lot of light shines on our federal government these days.
- Intake's role in drownings should be studied I want to take the opportunity to respond to recent letters from members of the paddling community about the City of Whitehorse's old intake structure.
- Your kindness during our shock and sorrow was greatly appreciated This is an open letter to Yukoners from their Yukon RCMP.