Whitehorse Daily Star: Letters Archive

Letters Archive

Health system needs more funding Many Canadians over the age of 55 years are not getting proper health care.
We are better than hate and racists’ acts The drums have been pounding in the last few months and weeks sounding out actions of hate and racism against Canadians of different ethnic backgrounds.
Many questions surround plans for schools Ed. note: this is a letter to Education Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee.
Pondering men and misdeeds I’ve read it.
Silver’s regime has kept you living in fear This is an open letter to all Yukoners regarding the current border closures and our loss of civil liberties.

Campgrounds’ closure has created fallout Ed. note: this is a letter to Environment Minister Pauline Frost.
This overeaction has created a welfare state I would like to be given a clear understanding of how the Yukon government feels justified in suspending Charter rights,

These travel restrictions can’t be justified Ed note: this is a letter to Justice Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee.
Punishment must be harsh Given the latest tragedy in Nova Scotia, I believe Canada needs to increase the penalty for impersonating a member of any police force to up to 25 years from the present five.
Wetlands’ future rests in politicians’ hands It seems rather clear that most territorial politicians from at least the governing party and main opposition are more for industrial growth than a clean and lasting environment.
Virus has a positive It seems odd that out of all the gloom and fear from the COVID-19 pandemic comes some happy news:
The YMEP supports the ‘favoured few’ The Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP) is very important to the exploration sector.
You’re barring me from my home! Re. border restrictions.
Yukon Liberals continue to undermine democracy Ed. note: the official Opposition Yukon Party released this statement this week.
I hope your boots are well-treaded The writer is a former firearms owner who recognized firearms as tools for hunting and recreation.
Dam these rivers of fear-based propaganda! Good day, Premier Sandy Silver and Dr. Brendan Hanley.

Let’s stop stoking the flames of paranoia! Ed. note: this is a letter to the City of Whitehorse.
Times are difficult, but tourism will rebound Ed. note: Tourism and Culture Minister Jeanie Dendys has released this statement for National Tourism Week.

We hope the government will embrace these ideas Seniors Action Yukon (SAY) has spoken out many times over the past two years about the comprehensive review of health and social services.
What is a flexible approach to education? We have all had to face new challenges as we contend with the COVID pandemic – how to stay connected with friends and family and maintain the six-foot zone of safety,
Writer told it like it is! Kudos to Trent Jamieson for saying it as it is (Star letters, May 22).

The city isn’t being compliant! Ed. note: this is a letter to Mayor Dan Curtis and city council.
A crisis is no time to hike the carbon tax Ed. note: this is part of a statement from Aaron Wudrick, the federal director of the Ottawa-based Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
City should the make area safe My near-injury from falling ice outside the Elks Hall in Whitehorse was outlined in a Star letter published March 27.
Please get on the path to becoming involved! As many of you know, the City of Whitehorse is developing a new Trail Plan that will replace the 2007 plan that was supposed to expire in 2017.
The Yukon’s authentic gold is our water “The Yukon government is embarking on a study of a Yukon Mineral Development Strategy to ensure Yukon communities are involved in development activities and that positive benefits accrue to Yukon people over the long term.
Clearly, my faith has been misplaced I am a former MLA and minister, followed by 10 years’ experience working as a writer and researcher in the office of the legislature’s opposition.
You have no idea of the suffering going on Good day, Sandy Silver, Ranj Pillai, John Streicker and the rest of the Liberal caucus – and also the person who seems to be running the territory, Dr. Brendan Hanley.

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