Whitehorse Daily Star: Letters Archive

Letters Archive

O, America! Don't let it happen! It's March 2009.
TB can be cured with a cheap fix One woman with TB on a bus in Ontario caused a medical scavenger hunt to track down all passengers who may have been exposed to TB.
I will safeguard animal rights Re: "I shall respond to bias, errors and attacks" (Star letters, Oct. 10).
I oppose these insane slaughters of wildlife This is in response to a letter by R.D. Austin, published Oct. 10.

Your riding's needs are desperate, Mr. Fentie Ed. note: this an open letter to Premier Dennis Fentie.
Target All Graffiti crew was very effective The Whitehorse Business Crime Prevention Strategy would like all Whitehorse residents and business owners to know that our anti-graffiti program was very successful this past summer.
There's too much junk on our power bills! The Utilities Consumers' Group has now had the opportunity to review the news release from Yukon Energy regarding its application to reduce rates for electricity.
Recycle or scrape the barrel's bottom Stephen Harper won a minority government.
Urban gardens, chickens can fight poverty I was very interested in following the progress last week of six Yukon families, as they took the Family Food Challenge.

My stance: 'Anything but Conservative!' The federal Conservative Party had almost three years to show they are "taking comprehensive action to improve the environment and protect the health of Canadians."
Harper's investment suggestion is depressing On a live interview on TV, Prime Minister Stephen Harper showed his lack of concern for the blue collar working class and those on fixed incomes.
Stop the intimidating phone calls Re: Conservative funding cuts, duct tape and crank phone calls.
Conservative record is laudable, not scary I have no problem with Rachel Westfall expressing her political opinions, even though they do not agree with mine (Star letters, Oct. 3).
Voters need some fresh perspectives With an election at our doorsteps, and many candidates in the same place -wanting our votes and promising us ideals.
It's time to take down a flip-flopping PM Is there anyone out there voting for a new prime minister?
Do we want this man guiding our economy? I write this letter before election day.
Will you stop selling cigarettes in your stores? I attended the debate last night in Whitehorse.

Afghanistan conflict is the New Vietnam War The Canadian Afghanistan mission has changed a lot in seven years.

Please help us fund the youth shelter Ed. note: this is a letter to members of the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce.
Carbon taxes are obsolete; carbon pricing is not The fuel price hikes in 2008 increased the fuel tax portion more than what carbon tax plans intended to do.
I am no poet, but this is my reply Re: "The Bard is back for a return engagement" (Star letters, Oct. 3).
Air North staff were very courteous Sadly, with the passing of my father recently, my family members had to travel to Whitehorse to attend his service.
This is what I think of Darrell One asks: How well do you know Darrell Pasloski?
Here's the truth on power rates This is an open letter to Yukoners regarding their power bills.

Mine's operation should be suspended Ed. note: this is a letter to Yukon MP Larry Bagnell and to the Canadian Embassy in Guatemala.
The disadvantages of eating meat While I was not privy to the original letter from Mr. R.D. Austin on this subject, I have seen the letters from both Kevin Sinclair and Mike Grieco (Star, Oct. 3) and feel a need to support and comment further on this important subject.
Watson Lake's problems live on Through recent media exposure, serious problems facing the people of Watson Lake have finally caught the attention of Yukon government leaders.
This discrimination against the voters must be rectified Ed. note: this is a letter to Yukon MP Larry Bagnell.

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