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June 1, 2020
- 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,
May 29, 2020
- 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.
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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.
May 27, 2020
- 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.
May 25, 2020
- 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).
May 22, 2020
- 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.
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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.
May 19, 2020
- The goal posts on any assessment can be moved Ed. note: this is a letter to Ranj Pillai, the minister of Energy, Mines and Resources.
- We need legislative scrutiny over your actions Ed. note: this is a letter to Liberal government house leader Tracy-Anne McPhee.