Whitehorse Daily Star

November 21, 2011

• The care at Copper Ridge couldn't be better Lately there have been concerns raised in the media about the care and attention that residents of Copper Ridge Place receive.

November 18, 2011

• While he opposes, we get things done Ed. note: Yukon MP Ryan Leef made these remarks in the House of Common this week.
• Hiring more bureaucrats won't get the job done As I write this letter, a three-day workshop, entitled "Yukon Achievable Energy Savings Potential”, is being held.
• Thanks for three decades of contributions For the 29th year, the Yukon Quest gratefully acknowledges the Whitehorse Star's contribution to the annual Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race.
• Postscripts to the recent article on me Re: the page 3, Nov. 4 article.
• Live and let live, thank you very much, Sir Ed. note: this is a response to a letter by Whitehorse resident Keith Lay published Nov. 9.
• Packing the jails is costly and counterproductive One of my favourite memories of Steve Cardiff is his fight in the House with the then-minister of Justice over the federal Conservative government's crime bill.
• Creek plan disregards environmental planning The City of Whitehorse master plan for McIntyre Creek Plan "D"seems out of touch with the people living in Porter Creek and other areas.
• Copper Ridge Place: on the inside looking out As you near the main entrance, the door automatically opens as if to make your entrance that much easier and inviting.

November 16, 2011

• Treat your listeners to some classical music This is a letter to Heather Avery, manager, CBC Yukon.
• While the rich get richer, we get poorer I'm writing to express my concern over the ramping-up of the vilification of the occupying protestors by the MSM.
• The restorative powers of McIntyre Creek The City of Whitehorse recently made public the report assessing wildlife use of Middle McIntyre Creek.
• Urban parks are good for people The City of Whitehorse is proposing to build a new Porter Creek D subdivision and roads in Middle McIntyre Creek.

November 15, 2011

• We mustn't disrespect the flags we fought for As I drove down to the Royal Canadian Legion after the Remembrance Day ceremonies,

November 10, 2011

• Korean War veterans merit special recognition The United States Department of Defense is looking for all veterans of the Korean War.
• My activism stems from my formative years Back in the fall of 1961, I swore an oath on a Bible to serve the citizens of Yukon to the best of my ability.

November 9, 2011

• Keep an eye on the new snowmobile bylaw Whitehorse city council will soon be deciding on a new snowmobile bylaw which will replace one passed in 1975.