Whitehorse Daily Star: Letters Archive

Letters Archive

Witnessing turmoil, distress and utter chaos I have to wonder just how many ordinary people, like myself, around the world, are watching the media coverage of the disaster of the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, that continues to unfold before our eyes, with a sense of total, absolute, incredulity.
We're better off without Worthington I'll forgive the Star for almost anything, because it brings me Doonesbury and News of the Weird.
Are you getting less fuel than you think? Subject: Hurricane worsens spiralling heating fuel prices', Star, Sept. 2, by Matthew Grant.

Get the service back on the air Ed. note: this is a letter to Yukon MP Larry Bagnell.
Everyone's kindness was appreciated To the Yukon Child Care Association (YCCA) and all those we have known during our time in the Yukon: The Randhawa family would personally like to thank all the people who have expressed their well wishes for our upcoming move from the Yukon.
When my nation's attacked, I'll defend it Regarding Roger Rondeau's open letter to both the Star and myself on Aug. 26, I'll try my best to keep this response to a dull roar as to not offend.
Promote northern motorcycling It seems to me that a good idea for Whitehorse would be to promote motorcyclists from all over the world to come to Whitehorse.

Disposable jobs mean a less committed CBC It's not about money.
Hype and hoopla over Hu No doubt we'll be subjected to an abundance of hype concerning Hu Jintao's upcoming visit to Canada.
The complacency was disturbing I was recently in Whitehorse with a group of friends, preparing to hike the Chilkoot Trail and camping at the Robert Service Campground.
Do we have to wait for a child's fatal mauling? Re: danger to all Ontario residents.

Drivers penalized as YTG dithers Ed. note: this is a letter to Community Services Minister Glenn Hart. Last December, the Legislative Assembly amended the Motor Vehicle Act. Nine months later, the amendments dealing with vehicle impoundment are still not in force.

City's stance shows a lack of reasoning Re: Star article Friday, Aug. 26, 'City's stance on program irks local property owner'.
Talk to your employees Ed. note: this is an open letter to the management of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
You have failed to protect our children Ed. note: this is a letter to Premier Dennis Fentie.
Stop this boondoggle now! Our Liberal government is going to get tough with gun violence. Been there done that 10 years ago.
Fentie prefers hobnobing with CEOs Re: 'We're not going to give up,' PM vows', Whitehorse Star, Aug. 23.
Columnist's views were disillusioning It was with great disappointment that I read the recent Peter Worthington column regarding aid to those affected by the tsunami.

Stop with the negative pit bull stories I am writing to complain about the article on the apparent 'aggressive pit bull' which was seen roaming the downtown streets (Star, Aug. 22).
Fair coverage greatly appreciated We would like to express our appreciation at the great photos and coverage we received in the Whitehorse Star on Monday, Tuesday and today for the Klondyke Harvest Fair, which was held last weekend at Shipyards Park in conjunction with the International Storytelling Festival.
Firecrackers lark was dangerous Re: firecrackers. At the corner of Pine Street and Ponderosa Drive on Wednesday, some young persons shot off Roman candles (firecrackers).
So typically government Don't I have anything better to do than find fault with the government? Sure I do. But finding fault with the feds is so easy, it's hard to stop.
Character assassination' was needless This is an open letter to Kevin Sinclair and the editor of the Whitehorse Star.
The magic and the mystery? We would like express our distaste regarding the inhumane and recent killing of beavers by our Department of Environment in the Squatters Row area (Star, Aug. 16).
Liberals frittered away billions Subject: Liberals to tackle gun violence.

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