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- Comments should be thoughtful, not abusive (9)
- Proposed building called inappropriate for neighbourhood (7)
- Building’s entry system swiftly repaired (3)
- Electric vehicles will shuttle bus drivers to and from routes (3)
- Meters pilfered, damaged beyond repair (3)
- Respiratory illness season is proving routine, MD says (2)
- Games Centre to receive major improvements (2)
- Hoofed animals may come under management protocols (1)
April 20, 2020
- Wednesday marks a milestone day for Earth April 22 is Earth Day.
- It is now time to set the record straight It is now time to set the record straight
April 17, 2020
- The cheapest way to save lives We are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of a Coronavirus vaccine.
- Don’t make it difficult for truckers! So, the federal government is not going to support any food business that serves booze in Canada.
- Many people deserve my thanks As the artists involved in the creation of the Arctic Wianter Games cauldron, my son, Justin Smith, and I sincerely thank the AWG organizing committee for this rare opportunity.
- Are you struggling to simply get some groceries? Due to the COVID-19 crisis, there is, and will continue to be, a growing need for deliveries of groceries, and other household supplies to (1) the elderly, (2) the immuno-compromised, and (3) those with disabilities
- We commend the ski club for seeing the light! The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada: Yukon Centre (RASC Yukon/Yukon Astronomical Society) has issued a Letter of Commendation to the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club for adopting low-impact lighting on the ski trails.
- Uprisings will spread right across the country What you are seeing with the coronavirus and the fake-news fear-mongering is setting the stage for massive, global changes coming now, this year.
- Yukoners’ spirit, tenacity are leading the way In most other provinces and territories across Canada, the COVID-19 pandemic is showing us who our true political leaders are.
April 15, 2020
- Do not entrust this PM with these powers Ed. note: this is a letter to the leaders of Canada’s federal opposition parties.
- The response to these Yukoners has fallen short Ed. note: this letter to Premier Sandy Silver was submitted last week.
April 13, 2020
- Please clear up these confusing contradictions Ed. note: this is a letter to Premier Sandy Silver.
April 9, 2020
- What about relief for utility bills? Ed. note: this is a letter to Premier Sandy Silver.
- Mining can be our essential provider again Mining is essential to the Yukon – not only for our economy as we face the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic – it’s part of our cultural identity.
- The long-term care facilities are concerning me The following details my concern that staff and residents in long-term care facilities are not able to enact social distancing,
- No communication, no answers, no respect Yukon personal services businesses and restaurants have been ordered to close their doors by the Government of Yukon.
- PM has put us in a bad spot Canadians have been put in a bad place.
- How are you helping our construction season? Ed. note: this is a letter to Richard Mostyn, the minister of Highways and Public Works.
- The conspiracy nuts call it greed Reading the comments on the article written on CBC North regarding the Caribou RV Park opening up early for travellers,
- We cannot diminish truckers’ importance Ed. note: these letters have been sent to Yukon MP Larry Bagnell, Yukon Senator Pat Duncan, Premier Sandy Silver and several territorial cabinet ministers and opposition MLAs.
April 8, 2020
- Distancing is familiar What do you call an intellectual redneck?
- What are your plans to help our students? Ed. note: this is a letter to Yukon MP Larry Bagnell and Education Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee.
- Why did you place campgrounds over schools? Ed. note: this is an open letter to Premier Sandy Silver.