Whitehorse Daily Star: Opinions Archive

Opinions Archive

www.thewhitegirl.ca: Arctic Winter Games, Whitehorse A rough and bumpy ride over the Richardson Mountains has deflated the adrenalin rush that we all swear kept this DC-3 airplane afloat as it lumbered over that black ridge of rock.
New ice age publication explains Yukon's ancient history ( Comment ) A couple of weeks ago, the Department of Tourism and Culture added Ice Age Old Crow: Yukon's ancient history from north of the Arctic Circle to its collection of historic and scientific publications.
Pardon me if I don't break out the heroes' cookies ( Musings ) The day before the Thanksgiving long weekend, Ontario filmmaker John Greyson and emergency room physician Tarek Loubani returned home to a welcome usually reserved for some sort of heroes, star athletes, or perhaps rock stars.
It's time to place legal aid on an even keel ( Editorial ) If Justice Minister Mike Nixon wants to deposit a meaningful legacy the day he leaves his portfolio, he can do so by eliminating a case of chronic starvation.

Shoppers and retailers alike must ‘smarten up' Retailers, of course, always are thinking about ways to increase profits.
The ‘Mediterranean cemetery' must be put out of business "I don't know how many more people need to die at sea before something gets done,” said Malta's prime minister, Joseph Muscat.

Reviewing a track record of mismanagement and inaction Two years after the last territorial election, the Yukon government continues to demonstrate that it confuses spending large amounts of money with sound financial management.
Yukon Party's inaction caused this bridge crisis ( Comment ) Despite four years of studies from engineers calling for urgent repairs to the 70-year old suspension bridge built as part of the World War II-era Canol Pipeline project, the Yukon Party government decided to do nothing.

1933: The Century of Progress and the Italian flying boats The 1930s are remembered as an era of economic depression, hard times, and the prelude to the Second World War.
The environmental risks of fracking in Eagle Plains The absence of any big game in the vicinity of Eagle Plains on the Dempster Highway on a recent weekend likely had more to do with the duration of the hunting season than any exploratory activities undertaken by Northern Cross.
Dispatches from the front: The Apostrophe Wars Warning: Apostrophe's can cause rolled eye's, agitation and rising blood pressure. Their misuse may set off a compulsive desire to correct others writing.
Display the maple leaf with respect or don't fly it at all! The one thing Americans have over Canadians is the respect for their flag, the stars and stripes; the flag they call with pride "Old Glory”.
Yukon's great spirit of giving ( Comment ) Each year as autumn approaches, we can count on leaves turning from green to red and yellow, the air turning a little cooler, and the generosity and goodwill of Yukoners making us all proud.
The Thanksgiving spirit will always have its saboteurs ( Editorial ) Besides family, friends, comfortable homes and well-paying, rewarding careers (where applicable), Yukoners have another reason for gratitude as they contemplate the Thanksgiving weekend.

Why do we put so much stock in ratings? Ratings seem to be attached to so many items these days.
Meanwhile, dear readers, back in Iraq .... ( Comment ) The media spotlight on the Arab world shifts focus almost every month: counter-revolution in Egypt, civil war in Syria, an American raid in Libya ....
We don't need more driving potheads, Mr. Trudeau ( Comment ) Watching the political polls can be interesting, and they all depend on what the chess masters of the individual parties are saying at the time just prior to the polls' release.

Leef makes the right choice on the inquiry issue ( Editorial ) As a seasoned runner, Ryan Leef knows the resplendent feeling of the wind at his back.

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