Whitehorse Daily Star: Letters Archive

Letters Archive

Let's not trigger more job losses The future look very lean for the job market in Ontario and across Canada,
These three ministers should resign The courageous decision by Brad Cathers, MLA, to resign from Premier Fentie's cabinet might very well be followed by additional defections and revelations of impropriety.
Kudos to our territorial government Yukon is growing, and our need to prepare for a larger population is complicated and more difficult than most jurisdictions in Canada.
Barlow's visit postponed I am writing on behalf of the Whitehorse chapter of the Council of Canadians to express our deep regret that the Yukon visit of Maude Barlow,
From a 'screwball' to someone lost in space Oh, the classic irony of Mrs. Chris Caldwell's letters thus far, especially the two-line blurb in the Aug. 21 Star.
You've done a disservice to Ms. Duncan Having just read Mike McLarnon's letter to the editor re. Brad Cathers' resignation and other issues (Star, Sept. 1), I feel I have to respond to one of the statements Mike has made.
The premier has lost our confidence In her letter to the editor of Aug. 31, Elizabeth Hanson, a candidate for the NDP leadership,
Your remark smacks of racism This is in response to the article "Councillor denies making derogatory remarks" in the Whitehorse Star, Aug. 28.

These MLAs' silence is deafening There is a saying that complacency is complicity.
Where's the CRTC in all this? I believe strongly that it is time for the Canadian government to support, fund and ensure Canadian control of our airwaves and other means of creation or access to Canadian arts, culture and film.
Cathers could beat Bagnell in a federal race Michael Ignatieff has called his party to a special meeting in Sudbury, Ont., and his followers believe he is ready to topple the Harper government.

Yukon Party: don't eat your young and loyal I am writing to congratulate Mr. Cathers for his bravery and call on the Yukon Party to see this as an act of protest and not rebellion.
Keep our kids alive! We as Canadians are fortunate enough to enjoy a hassle-free, worry-free health care system.

You are now my new superhero Ed. note: this is a letter to Brad Cathers, the independent MLA for Lake Laberge.
Remove Fentie from the premiership Re. MLA Brad Cathers' resignation from cabinet (Star, Aug. 28).
Do we need a fatality before things change? Ed. note: this is a letter to Pierre Germain, director of the Department of Tourism and Culture.
Why do we need a new form of government? Today in Canada and the Yukon, our present method of electing our MLAs and MPs is in trouble.
Do we really need three simultaneous elections? Arthur Mitchell believes "we need an election" and, that as opposition leader, he is "anxious to put the matter (of non-confidence in the leader of the Yukon Party) to the Yukon public in a snap election."

Tories don't deserve a majority Nortel's chief strategy officer,
Your argument tree berries are pretty sour Re. Chris Caldwell's letter to the Star on Aug. 21.
If you reject our traditions, you're free to leave Recently, I read in the Whitehorse Star of a Whitehorse-area taxi driver who allegedly exposed himself to a female passenger.
'One free bite' rule should be reconsidered With other Yukoners on June 20, I joined the celebration down at Shipyards Park on Aboriginal Day.
It sure is a small world, sometimes! Interesting reading your article on Ted Harrison (Star, Aug. 25).
Why do they always 'manage' animals with death? Bison and elk, both introduced to the Yukon, are now considered '"nuisance'" species. Much killing needs to be done.

A great way to showcase culture My name is Mikah Fox. I'm a member of Kwanlin Dun First Nation, and I belong to the crow clan.
Bilingualism: a $2-billion waste When official bilingualism was imposed on Canadians 40 years ago, it was a thinly-disguised attempt to influence voters in Quebec to support the Liberal party; an example of political greed in the extreme.
You have the gall to take raises! Ed. note: this is an open letter to Mayor Bev Buckway and city council.
Surely our hospital can do better than this Hospital woes!
Trevor should be made the shelter's 'host' After reading Mr. Mike Grieco's letter and reference to my seemingly thoughtless humour (Star, Aug. 21), I felt I should address his concerns.

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