Whitehorse Daily Star: Letters Archive

Letters Archive

Quest decision unfair to volunteers, fans Did the Quest make the right decision finishing in Dawson? Probably. (By the way: Since when did it become Ernie Bourassa's business what the Quest does with its trail?)
CBC should show it means what it says Ed. note: this is a letter to Jane Chalmers, Vice-President, English Radio, CBC English Radio Management in Toronto.
Cure health care and avoid the mavericks Ed. note: this is an open letter to Yukon MP Larry Bagnell.
Shell can help out in Nigeria Subject: Shell in Nigeria.
Seize the drugs and suspend the students Ed. note: this is a letter to the Porter Creek Secondary School Council. Re: your reply to Tanya Mickey's letter (Star, Feb. 8).

Are we ready to abandon them? Stephen Harper is already showing the effects of power.
Does traditional law reign or not? I would like to thank my family, friends and the traditional Ta'an Kwach'an people for their support during the recent court case Bonnie Harpe vs. Ruth Massie and the Ta'an Kwach'an Council. I would especially like to thank my legal counsel for believing in our cause.
Our foreign aid deserves some scrutiny Re. Ron Campbell's letter from the Nasutlin Kumon Learning Centre (Star, Feb. 22).
Divide and conquer' I am amazed at how the Conservative Party is using a 'divide and conquer' strategy based on our children's future.

What prompted this? The night from last Saturday to Sunday, somebody vandalized our highway signs.
I apply salt to these writings After reading Mr. Tom Irvine's latest editorial (a.k.a. letters to the editor, Star, Feb. 21), the point is not so much whether you believe our tax dollars are wasted by government on the impoverished of the world, but rather Mr. Irvine's misguided representation of the decimal system.
These pages are great for gauging the city's mood I must say that I learn quite a lot by reading some of the letters to the Star.
Quest's challenge compares to summit storm The Yukon Quest is known as the 'toughest sled dog race'.

Much of the money doesn't get to the poor Yvon Dupuis of Cantley, Que., wrote a letter to the Star echoing the NDP's call for Prime Minister Stephen Harper to increase foreign aid to .07 per cent of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Is the view really that great? In the wake of our national election, being an Albertan raises feelings of both pride and trepidation.
It's vital to oppose drilling, Mr. Harper Ed. note: this is a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Don't miss these great events! I was fascinated to read about the recent discovery and reconstruction of Canada's oldest moccasin found in the Yukon (Star, Feb. 17).

Your suggestions for improvements are welcome Ed. note: this is an open letter to Liberal Leader Arthur Mitchell. Re: Gomery report.
More pick-ups aren't the answer Re: Tom Irvine's letter to the editor about garbage pick-up (Star, Feb. 17).
The critics weren't there during the drama The comments of a veteran about the Yukon Quest rescue efforts (Star, Feb. 14-15) and related story are deeply disturbing on several levels.
Be courteous to bus drivers Re: school bus drivers.
Making sense with the riverfront Another view on the waterfront.

Make it a truly mixed-use' waterfront Ed. note: this is an open letter to Mayor Ernie Bourassa and city council, Tourism and Culture Minister Elaine Taylor and Community Services Minister Glenn Hart.
The search must go on for solutions to the violence Re: article 'Group out to raise spousal violence awareness' (Star, Feb. 15).
I ought to deduct the cans' cost from my garbage bill I received a yellow tag this week for not having all my garbage in cans. I had three cans out and one bag.
Act to stop the carnage, Mr. Hart Ed. note: this is an open letter to Highways and Public Works Minister Glenn Hart.

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