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May 9, 2008
- Where is all the political backlash? It came as an alarming surprise to us the silence around the elimination of the television programming of Northern Native Broadcasting Yukon (Star, May 7).
- Blame poor eating, not fluoride's absence In a recent article on the fluoride issue, I was interviewed opposing fluoridation of our water supply.
- Animals will still be exploited The Animal Protection Act's proposed amendments show promise, but it is clear that animals will continue to be exploited in the Yukon in spite of renewed legislation.
- Another smog-and-asphalt nightmare? In spite of considerable public objection to the city's plan to develop the woods behind Takhini Elementary School, city council voted unanimously to accept the Takhini North design concept.
May 7, 2008
- How dare Canada Post demands photo-ID! It's worse than I thought.
May 2, 2008
- Pay it Forward is alive and well! Pay it Forward is one of my all-time favourite movies. There is so much for us to learn by watching this movie, even if we've seen it numerous time.
- Hunt is 'barbaric, destructive' Re. the Star's Environment section April 28 concerning Alberta's continued suspension of the spring bear hunt.
- Stop killing the airport animals! Ed. note: this is an open letter to the Canadian Wildlife Service.
- Recalling a '70s scheme The federal Conservatives are in hot water.
April 29, 2008
- Actions were 'disappointing, cowardly' If you have never had the experience of being confined to a wheelchair, you may not be able to understand the thrill of getting out of the wheelchair and finding a new and exciting way to travel.
April 28, 2008
- Will it be another greenbelt hack-job? Ed. note: this is an open letter to Mayor Bev Buckway and city council.
- Woods are more important than condos Ed. note: this is an open letter to Mayor Bev Buckway and city council.
- Make area safe Subject: Industrial Road upgrades.
- Woods offer a sense of peace Ed. note: this is an open letter to Mayor Bev Buckway and city council. Subject: Takhini Woods.
April 25, 2008
- People are in sore need of clean water In society today, it's a big no-no to not wash your hands after using the bathroom. But over in Africa, it kills, literally.
- Letter wasn't about us This letter is to clarify that Northern Hempisphere is not the business referred to in Doug Green's Wednesday letter to the Star.
- No-hunting zone should stay as it is Ed. note: this is an open letter to the Kluane National Park Management Board in Haines Junction.
- Let's look at the long-term future I hope city council will choose to pause so our community can think about what it wants the top of the South Access Road to look like for the long term before deciding about a commercial subdivision proposed by Yukon Gardens (Star, April 23).
- Electrical rate shock is completely unjust Ed. note: this is an open letter to Archie Lang, minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corp. and Yukon Energy.