Opinions Archive
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- Comments should be thoughtful, not abusive (10)
- 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)
August 6, 2015
- Spiralling debt: too many learn nothing In this era, we have been mesmerized by delusional “thinking” – namely, taking on debt is always justified.
- We’ve gone 70 years without a nuclear war ( Comment ) We have been hearing a lot about the 70th anniversary of the first use of a nuclear weapon on human beings, in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945.
- On with the CamPAIN ... for the next 11 weeks ( Uffish Thoughts ) So, the camPAIN has begun at last.
August 5, 2015
- It’s time for a renewable energy plan that works ( Comment ) The Yukon Party will miss yet another deadline on the long road to developing an independent power production (IPP) policy.
- For the Yukon’s sake, go, Liz and Larry! ( Comment ) As a citizen, I enjoy some aspects of our electoral system.
July 31, 2015
- Camp is a life-changer for Yukon youth ( Comment ) This year, the Yukon Youth Conservation Corps (Y2C2) and the Conservation Action Team (CAT) celebrate 25 successful years of programming (Star, July 24).
- The Senate: love it or hate it, why we need it ( Comment ) The Senate was first created by our Founding Fathers in 1867 (after fierce debate) to protect the public from the “Tyranny of an Elected House.”
- Where should we stand on guard for thee? ( Editorial ) The most appropriate place for the Whitehorse cenotaph is not to be found at either city hall nor the Pioneer Cemetery.
July 30, 2015
- At least Canada’s export market looks buoyant Central to the outlook for the Canadian economy is our export trade.
- Turkey finally joins the war – sort of ( Comment ) Last Friday, Turkey joined the war against Islamic State (IS), the terrorist-run entity that now controls eastern Syria and western Iraq.
July 29, 2015
- The problems with fixed dates and leaders ( Uffish Thoughts ) There are all sorts of problems with our current electoral system,
July 24, 2015
- The road to residency isn’t cheap in Canada ( Comment ) This year, like any other on Canada Day, we welcomed another 40 or so new citizens into Canada under the brilliant blue skies of the Yukon Territory.
- Yukon will assume a leadership role for premiers ( Comment ) Last week, I was honoured to represent Yukon at the 2015 meeting of Canada’s Premiers, the Council of the Federation (COF).
- Can it still be called the beautiful game? ( Musings ) To those of you who regularly read my column,
- This vital council belongs to every Yukoner! ( Comment ) Ed. note: this is the final part of a three-part series being published on consecutive Fridays.