Whitehorse Daily Star: Letters Archive

Letters Archive

With his attack, Rick Karp has lost my vote Subject: Rick Karp's comments on Dan Curtis' robocall (Star, Oct. 12).
Dan Curtis has earned my vote I am responding to your coverage of the mayoral debate that took place on Oct. 11 (Star, Oct. 12.)
Poll identification rules need clarification This is an open letter to the director of community affairs, Department of Community Services.
We offer heartfelt thanks On Friday, coming home for lunch, our greatest fear came true.

Shooting was absolutely unbelievable Re: Boy (10) shot in Mount Lorne, Star, Oct. 9.
These requirements are discriminatory! I could pull my hair and run around screaming, maybe. But I could just write this letter to the paper, and it might be enough.
Where is the leadership to help these cancer patients? Recent news stories (Star, Oct. 9, 10) have highlighted public concern over the issue of chemotherapy treatment in the territory.
Small gains add up to help control our city's spending This letter is a thank you to the city for reconsidering the new Bell cellular tower lease in Riverdale, and a public response to NDP Leader Liz Hanson's request regarding election funding.
Shooting, killing of fox was an outrage What were the damn reasons for two hillbillies from the airport maintenance crew killing and torturing that fox on the tarmac on Thursday morning?
Again, a young girl is badly hurt – for what? Ed. note: this is a letter to CBC national reporter David Common.
It's time for change! There's a reason why 22 candidates are running for council and five are running for mayor.

Don't criminalize people for having addictions This letter is being written in response to some of the recent media coverage regarding the escalating violence on downtown Whitehorse streets.
Think of all this as you eat meat! Yes; I have been a veggie since I was 18. I am now 77 and am completely healthy.
Think of all this as you eat meat! Yes; I have been a veggie since I was 18. I am now 77 and am completely healthy.
Despite the activities, the lake seems just fine The other day, I went over to Annie Lake Trucking to see the owner.
This decision has caused us deep concern Ed. note: this is a letter to Premier Darrell Pasloski.

We need some fiscal responsibility at city hall Reading the positions of many of the candidates in the upcoming municipal election, I cannot help but feel that most of them are running in the wrong election.
I have felt mistreated for years I would like to congratulate Jim Harris (Star letters, Oct. 5) for his comments on promises being made by Whitehorse city council candidates.
Water equals life. Who is Jessica Ernst? Passing through Yukon for Global Frackdown Day (Sept. 22), this champion of public interest and ground water protection,
Planning for the next five years starts today I'm pleased with last Friday's announcement of my reappointment for five years as president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada.
City can help solve territorial problems I have mentioned all along that I would try to keep voters up-to-date on my running for city council.

Let's take our time on the tank farm issue With all the talk around the tank farm project, the Hillcrest Community Association wanted to take a moment to clarify some issues that have come up in the media and at various public meetings.
Why are you endorsing animal cruelty? Ed. note: this is a letter to Tourism and Culture Minister Mike Nixon.
Candidates should reveal these facts Your editorial of Sept. 28 outlines some of the issues which will be facing the many candidates for mayor and council in the upcoming election.
I would work for those who will inherit our legacy After getting into the race for mayor, many of the structural difficulties in Whitehorse became clear right away.
Come see us, but check your racism at the door This is an open letter to the person who called my automotive detailing business, Whitehorse Auto Spa, at 3:05 p.m. Thursday.

You have our gratitude, Sir Kindness is not doing something for someone else because they can't, but because you can.
Don't attack our public health care, Mr. Graham Ed. note: this is a letter to Health and Social Services Minister Doug Graham.
Polio: leave not a single red coal Nunavik's community tuberculosis outbreak and the recent increase in drug-resistant TB remind us of our vulnerability to infectious disease.
Family Week: the grandparent connection Thousands of Canadians have celebrated National Family Week (Oct. 1-7) every fall since 1985, when it was proclaimed an official week by the Government of Canada.

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