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November 5, 2012
- You are like the boy who cried ‘wolf' Re: Mike Grieco (Whitehorse) letter, "This was no cause for a celebration!” (Star, Nov. 2).
- My hospital care was topnotch I was recently admitted to the Whitehorse General Hospital through emergency for an operation and 10-day stay in the surgical ward.
- You can extend this doctor's contract, Gentlemen Ed. note: this is a letter to Premier Darrell Pasloski, Health and Social Services Minister Doug Graham, Dr. Rao Tadepalli, president of the Yukon Medical Association, and Whitehorse physician Peyman Shostari.
November 2, 2012
- Rush for gas and oil development is irresponsible Rush for gas and oil development is irresponsible
- Study underplays the realities we're forced to face This is in response to the Health Impact Assessment of Mining Activities near Keno City, Yukon, prepared by Habitat Health Impact Consulting for the Yukon Department of Health and Social Services (Star, Oct. 31).
- This was no cause for a celebration! Re: "Neff eyes repeat victory as Quest celebrations begin (Star, Oct. 29).
- May Ottawa heed this call to protect our artifacts On Wednesday, the following motion was passed unanimously by the Yukon legislature:
- The costs have exploded, Mr. Ferguson Ed. note: this is a letter to the office of Michael Ferguson, the Auditor General of Canada.
- I can't believe we are governed this way After listening to some very good speeches by Yukoners concerned about the state of democracy in the Yukon and the Yukon Party's plans for the Peel,
October 31, 2012
- Take courage and put your names to your attacks Re. all of these cloak-and-dagger people on the Star's blog page hiding behind aliases and calling people Chicken Little when they don't even have the cajones to go public with their name and sign it.
- Documentia can take several other forms I've just learned a new word, and I want to just use it and use it over and over.
- ‘I do not accept such blatant disrespect' Thank you for your interest in the Canada-China Investment Treaty.
- It is time to reverse these shameful cuts! Remember when former prime minister Lester Pearson played a leadership role in establishing a target of 0.7 per cent of GDP for foreign aid?
- Your MP is punishing hard-working Canadians No region of the country should be punished because of the nature of its employment.
October 30, 2012
- Why should we trust Harper on the trade deal? 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.
- When I buy Canadian, I get ripped off Regarding the column by Mr. Bruce Whitestone (Star, Oct. 25, "Buy Canadian”), I agree with all of Mr. Whitestone's ideas.
- Premier is holding Canada to ransom What is British Columbia Premier Christy Clark trying to do, holding Canada to ransom?
October 29, 2012
- Misunderstandings surround modern China I happened to read a piece of news on Qingdao, China under the "Weird” column.
- Who stands to gain from this agreement? So what is in this deal for us?
- Let Harper, Leef know you oppose this Re. the China-Canada takeover.
- You simply don't get it Ed. note: this is a letter to Yukon MP Ryan Leef.
- Here's how to help save the airline industry Ed. note: this is a letter to Denis Lebel, the minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
- Make buildings, services accessible to all Subject: Making government services and housing accessible.
October 26, 2012
- Remember the sacrifices, wear the poppies This is to inform the public of the upcoming annual Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day ceremony and related activities.
- Roundabout causes yet another accident Couldn't of said I didn't tell you so – multiple times, I might add.
- Our water, air and environment are under threat Ed. note: this is a letter to Energy, Mines and Resources (EMR) Minister Brad Cathers.
- Foxes luckless It seems to me if the government has anything to do with it, no foxes have a chance.
- Sly observations on the fox fallout Re: "Vigorous reactions to fox's demise rapped” (Star, Oct 18).
- We'll see you out recycling! This is an invitation to mayor-designate Dan Curtis and the incoming city council.
- All parties supported the Criminal Code changes This is in response to Mr. Matt Power's letter to the editor (Star, Oct. 23).