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December 4, 2012
- When all is said and done, we're ... stupid! Humans are stupid.
- Fracking would create long-term damage Ed. note: this is a letter to Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Brad Cathers.
- Help us reform our unfair voting system Our ability to cast a vote is an amazing right.
- ‘Concepts' pave way for watershed development Some people boast in letters to the editor (see Karen Simon's) about how long the mining and prospecting heritage goes back in the Yukon.
December 3, 2012
- ATIPP exposed this flawed decision-making This is an open letter to Wade Istchenko, my MLA from Kluane.
- What are your preferred legacies, gentlemen? Ed. note: this is an open letter to Energy, Mines and Resources (EMR) Minister Brad Cathers and Environment Minister Currie Dixon.
- Don't rob us of the heart of our school Recently, I have discovered that the school I am attending (F.H. Collins Secondary) will not have a gym for 2 1/2 years (Star, Nov. 23).
November 30, 2012
- I would die for them, and they would for me Wrong again, Donna Clayson, in regards to that last response (Star letters, Nov. 16.)
- Ministers: say no to oil and gas development! Honourable ministers of the Yukon Party:
- Bloodshed never resolves differences Re. The Israeli/Hamas conflict.
- More honesty is needed about natural gas in Yukon The word "touted” in the Star story "Natural gas touted as electricity generator” was aptly chosen.
- Intimidation is an insidious form of violence Ed. note: the Yukon writer's name has been withheld because she has been a victim of violence.
- Twelve ways to build upon the 12 days Nov. 25 to Dec. 6 marks the annual 12 Days to End Violence Against Women campaign (Star, Nov. 27).
- Please don't nickel-and-dime our children! Ed. note: this is an open letter to the Yukon government.
November 29, 2012
- Money for Sima, but none for a gym? It would be really interesting to have an explanation of why all levels of government can invest so heavily in a facility like Mt. Sima (see below)
November 28, 2012
- A simple but vital ritual to honour a loved one Hospice Yukon would like to invite everyone to the opening ceremony for the 22nd annual Lights of Life event on Thursday, Dec. 13. The ceremony will begin at 12:15 p.m. in the foyer of the Elijah Smith Building.
- What are the prime minister's motives? I am very concerned that in one week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper could commit Canada to the most sweeping trade deal in a generation without a single debate or vote.
- We're paying them to curb our democratic rights Are your democratic rights improving?
November 27, 2012
- Conservatives' money-squandering is outrageous Re: Yukonomist, by Keith Halliday, Nov. 14, as published in the Yukon News.
- Build the high school near the city's centre Re. replacing F.H. Collins Secondary School. (Star, Nov. 23, 27).