Whitehorse Daily Star: Opinions Archive

Opinions Archive

Languishing department stores are making a comeback As we note the dwindling hours of daylight and start to settle in for the long winter, the shopping calendar alerts retailers to prepare for the most important Christmas shopping season.
The pending Iran nuclear deal: the aftermath ( Comment ) What will the Middle East look like after Iran and the great powers that are negotiating over Iran's alleged nuclear weapons ambitions – the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5+1) – sign a deal that ends the confrontation?

Yukoners' dedication was widely appreciated Ed. note: Yukon MP Ryan Leef recently made these remarks in the House of Commons.

Mining sector a key contributor to Yukon's economy ( Comment ) Next week, key mining industry stakeholders will be in Whitehorse for the 41st annual Yukon Geoscience Forum and Trade Show.
Please beware of the dark side of Gardasil This month, I turn my space over to this riveting story related by Ashley Adair of Georgia.
The government can't explain this coroner's report ( Comment ) Ed. note: this statement was released Wednesday by the Yukon New Democratic Party.
The sights atop Parliament Hill are very uninspiring ( Muisings ) By now, Canadians have probably grown accustomed to the blatant ignorance and arrogance displayed by some of their political leaders.

Welcome to the new world of climate refugees ( Comment ) "We've been telling the rest of the world we don't want what's happening to us to happen to everyone else,” said Lucille L. Sering, the vice-chair of the Philippines' Climate Commission.
Forecasting can easily lead to unknowable results Most of us are aware of the hazards of making predictions.
Justin Trudeau is way over his head ( Comment ) Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has again revealed how he is out of touch with northerners and Yukoners.

Conflict of interest demands full transparency ( Comment ) Transparency is everything these days (just ask media link-man turned senator Mike Duffy).
Making equality and inclusion a municipal priority ( Comment ) The City of Whitehorse has recently sent a callout to volunteers to sit on the newly formed Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination (CCMARD) advisory committee.

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