Whitehorse Daily Star: Letters Archive

Letters Archive

So how will we shelter these people? The Yukon Party promised to deal with affordable shelter for the homeless during the last election.
We've been blinded to the folly of vaccinations This is in response to Dr. Sally Macdonald's criticism of my stand against vaccination (Star letters, March 28).
May I pronounce it? It's finger-lickin' good! Thank you for your recent story on the rebirth of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Whitehorse.
If they're right, we're in deep trouble! Just when I thought I'd already said and done everything I could about a recent complaint against the RCMP, I got a surprise.
Why does the city like fighting its taxpayers? Re: " ‘No one can harm him now': Trevor advocate” (Star, April 2).
Proposed ATV bylaw comes across as naive Re. the March 30 article in the Whitehorse Star, "ATV users may be nudged into safety course”.

A thorough understanding of CETA is essential Re. Chuck Tobin's story in last Thursday's Whitehorse Star, "Water hasn't seeped into trade talks: official”.

Our board recommended a $10 minimum wage Re. Employment Standards Act RSY 2002 Ch72 (the "act”) – review of Yukon minimum wage.
What are we to make of Taylor's sudden epiphany? On Tuesday, March 27, cabinet minister Elaine Taylor announced a .27-cent rise in the minimum wage, to $9.27.

Court ruling should be appealed This is regarding the legalization of prostitution in Ontario.
We need harm reduction for our territory I would suggest we need a comprehensive harm reduction strategy to protect the civil rights of people within our Yukon Territory, and one not generated by justice bureaucrats.

We praise the Harper government's wisdom Today, firearms owners from every part of Canada are congratulating the Members of Parliament who voted to end the wasteful long gun registry last month.
‘Is brutal violence' coming to a valley near you? There are many aspects to consider when dealing with or thinking of having dealings with gas and oil exploration/production.
Something to have celebrated on World TB Day With 1.4 million treatable TB-related deaths annually, World TB Day (last Saturday) isn't usually a reason for celebration.
It's way premature to proceed with drilling Ed. note: this is a letter to the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources.
A beautiful soul has been laid to rest I would like to thank the Whitehorse Star, Yukon News and CKRW for their respectful coverage of Trevor the dog's recent journey to the rainbow bridge (Star, March 28).
Gold may be ruining our territory! I have been attentive to this 60-day process on oil and gas lease consultations since it began, and unknowingly when it was triggered.
A living wage helps society thrive Minimum wage at $10 an hour? (Star, March 27.)

Your care and hospitality were top notch Ed. note: the writers did not indicate their home town in their emailed letter.
Oil or gas would likely be exported Re: oil and gas development in the Whitehorse Trough.
True riches are not dollars and cents Re. the environment and oil and gas and mining in the Yukon wilds.
Vaccinations have saved many lives globally On March 23, Star columnist Michael Brine cited a conspiracy theory, providing unsubstantiated information regarding vaccinations and immunizations in Britain.
Make no mistake: vote suppression was active in the Yukon Ed. note: this is an open letter to Yukon MP Ryan Leef.
I beg to differ with some of your points Re. Star letter, Tuesday, "The meeting's hosts deserved more respect.”

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