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May 14, 2009
- Uranium isn't 'just another mineral' My comment is targeting one specific type of exploration and mining that has captured my attention for a year.
May 13, 2009
- Boulevard's extension will change traffic flow Re: Hamilton Boulevard traffic circle.
- Roads aren't drivers' personal racetracks Harvey Millright's outlook on the traffic circles (Star letters, May 11) is a very narrow driver's viewpoint on these devices.
- Removing traffic circles would create new woes Having just read Harvey Millwright's letter to the editor (Star, May 11) regarding roundabouts, I'd like to add my two bits to the discussion by saying that I, for one, like roundabouts.
May 12, 2009
- I feel blessed to say I am Canadian Ed. note: this is one of a series of letters from newcomers to Canada who have settled in Whitehorse.
- Everyone had a great time in B.C. On behalf of the Vancouver Yukoners Association,
May 11, 2009
- Three readings, 24 hours, 15 minutes This is in response to recent remarks made by the chief administrative officer for the City of Whitehorse comparing the census attached to the voter enumeration bylaw to a referendum question.
- We can save one of Earth's largest ecosystems I'm going to preface my remarks by saying that I am not against mining.
- Putting the swine flu in its context Regarding concern for swine flu …
- Traffic circles-roundabouts-rotarys don't work Ed. note: this is a letter to Mayor Bev Buckway and city council.
May 8, 2009
- We need responsible action, not scapegoating Human activity is the major source of harm to the moose, caribou and the populations and health of many other species of animals, including wolves, not the lack of trapping wolves, as was claimed April 30 on CBC radio.
- Don't be silent while our rights are violated Ed. note: this is an open letter to Yukon MP Larry Bagnell.
- Those people with name tags enrich our city As the president of Leaf Solutions, I wanted to take a moment to thank our client,
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There is an empty spot around our home We found "Charlie"at PJ's Pet Centre in Edmonton's Kingsway Mall 14 years ago.
- Palliative care's meaning Each May in Canada, Hospice Yukon promotes and celebrates National Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Week. This year, the dates are May 3-9.
May 6, 2009
- This hunt is a disgusting 'industry' Ed. note: this is a letter to Conservative MP Jay Hill.
- I say, cheers to the European Union! I am elated that the European Union came to its collective senses and voted overwhelmingly to ban seal fur and all products related.
- Let's recycle instead of choking on our trash At several recent public meetings in our community, concerns were raised regarding the amount of garbage that is going into the local landfill.