Whitehorse Daily Star: Opinions Archive

Opinions Archive

Remembering Trudeau’s famous snowy stroll The famous “walk in the snow” that purportedly spurred Pierre Trudeau’s departure as prime minister 40 years ago has taken on such mythical proportions in Canadian politics that it even has its own Wikipedia entry.
Wind energy can solve hydro storage problems (Comment) Ed. note: longtime Yukoner Sally Wright made these remarks March 7 at the General Rate Application hearing held by the Yukon Utilities Board (YUB) in Whitehorse. YEC is the abbreviation for the Yukon Energy Corp.
Their pay, benefits and pensions will be protected (Comment) The recent introduction of legislation by the Yukon Liberal government to establish a health authority (Star, March 13) is a significant step towards enhancing health care services in our territory.

For us, intergovernmental relations remain vital Ed. note: Premier Ranj Pillai released this statement last Thursday.
South Korea: hyper-competitive – and childless There are enough people to go around: eight billion now, compared to two billion fewer than a hundred years ago.

Defence spending: like father, like son (Comment) Facing huge unpopularity at home, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken to flying to Europe, where at least some leaders are still willing to tolerate his tired message on how “Canada is there for you.”
Cell phones: an educational life or death issue (Comment) I rarely praise government – any government – but on this occasion, I will – and I hope I don’t live to regret it.

Assessing the utility of neutrality Neutrality used to be a European thing, but it is now in steep decline.

Let’s cultivate a spirit of kindness and respect Ed. note: Premier Ranj Pillai and Education Minister Jeanie McLean issued this statement Wednesday.
This just in: slick slogans are not plans There is a huge disconnect in our society that warrants examination.

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