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June 12, 2009
- What it takes to develop a mine today Mineral exploration and mining today are governed by a different set of standards than existed - or didn't - in my granddad's day.
- I am cancelling my membership Ed. note: this is a letter to Yukon Party president Linda Hillier.
- We're in for some absorbing politics Politics could get very interesting in the Yukon this fall with the municipal election and the possibilities of a territorial as well as a federal election on the horizon.
- Every gun-carting quack can use this defence In response to Justine Davidson's story in the June 8 Star entitled "Guides should better protect against scavengers: judge", I first have to say, you have got to be kidding me!
- Contributions to the debate should be accurate I'm writing in regard to the June 5th Voice of the Outdoors column by Murray J. Martin.
- More death for another trophy-toting bigshot Re: Guides should better protect against scavengers: judge (Star, June 8).
- Land grab be damned! It's a money grab! It must be a little embarrassing to the mining fraternity to see in our newspapers "The Great Peel Land Grab" not knowing who submitted this unprincipled statement; and then the latest "outrageous ploy to block development".
- Why won't the city honour its own parking plan? As the owner of a small business located in the Horwood's Mall, I thank John Rogers for continuing to patronize our downtown business core despite the inconvenience and costs expressed in his letter of June 5 - "City officials: you win! I'll shop elsewhere".
- Do you need an education on the CBC's value? Ed. note: this is a letter to Mayor Bev Buckway and city council.
June 11, 2009
- Everyone is a winner with this project! Ed. note: this is an open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
- Here's why we can't move the transmitter I am writing in response to the letter written by Steve Cardiff on behalf of the Yukon NDP caucus published last Friday.
- Story had the wrong percentage Your May 26 article concerning efforts by the Metis to seek territorial recognition contains an inaccuracy which Statistics Canada would like to correct.
- What about all the Liberals' scandals? I am sick and tired about Canadian justice, especially the political parties.
June 10, 2009
- A ceremony for healing, reconciliation On June 11, 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a formal apology in the House of Commons to all aboriginal peoples who suffered abuse in residential schools.
- Mining is making a durable contribution to Yukon Ed. note: this is an open letter to Karen Baltgailis, executive director of the Yukon Conservation Society (YCS ).
June 9, 2009
- This is an 'outrageous' ploy to block development When will special-interest groups stop highjacking the land claims process to circumvent due public process?
June 8, 2009
- Protect half of the Peel watershed Fifty per cent is a reasonable comprise to protect Yukon's Peel watershed.
- In the next election, we must do better In the next election, we must do better
- This scenario really starts to get smelly! On May 28, the YESAB posted online that the registry for Alexco's Bellekeno Mine Development- project #2009-0030 is now closed for public review. The note clearly states:
- CRTC plans a hearing into CBC band change I am a former Yukon resident and read an item in one of last week's papers about the CBC's proposed switch from AM to FM.
June 5, 2009
- What's the future of our power rates? Ed. note: this is an open letter to Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Brad Cathers.
- This is one 'Fund' I won't contribute to On Friday (May 29), an advertisement entitled "The Great Peel Land Grab" was placed in your paper by the Yukon Miners [sic] Defence Fund.
- City officials: You win! I'll shop elsewhere This is an open letter to the City of Whitehorse.
- Mining is still a messy business Mining is a messy business; there is no way around this fact.
- CBC radio's band switch is unacceptable CBC radio provides important services year-round to Yukoners. These include a wide range of information people need to ensure their health, safety and security.
- You have helped make the food drive work The Whitehorse Food Bank today has fully-stocked shelves of canned and dry foods after the annual Food Drive by Whitehorse churches.