Whitehorse Daily Star: Opinions Archive

Opinions Archive

We're steadily progressing down a pathway to prosperity ( Comment ) Over the last 10 years, Yukon has become a region with one of the strongest economies and highest qualities of life in Canada.
An Audrey Eleanor adventure for Richard Boyce "That's quite the boat.”
Don't be conceited enough to think we're alone This was written by Lynne Mctaggart in London, England, and just released.
Let's be rational about our changing climate ( Musing ) The election campaign in British Columbia has added new fuel to the fire stoked by global warming or climate change proponents.
Council should re-examine the legality of its action ( Analysis ) At the risk of beating a dead horse, 10 bucks says city council is breaking the law by meeting in secret with the Mount Sima folks.

Today's low interest rates are a mixed blessing Central banks almost everywhere, the Bank of Canada, the U.S. Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan, all have slashed interest rates to almost zero. The effects present a very mixed picture.

Secrecy stokes suspicions, transparency inspires trust ( Editorial ) Someone ought to give the Great Northern Ski Society a friendly reminder that, to modify an old saying, secrecy breeds contempt.

With perseverance and faith, we shall overcome Over the past several months, there has been a lot of public and media attention paid to Vanier Catholic Secondary School (VCSS).
Mining: a powerful engine of economic growth As Mining and Geology Week draws to a close, Yukoners have the opportunity to reflect on the contributions that mining and mineral exploration have had on our quality of life in the territory.
Always resolve to be your own authority Be Your Own Authority
Why is it against the law for men to laugh? Most of us probably have family stories about a child's misunderstanding of a word or phrase.
Spring time ditches yield trash – and treasures ( Comment ) There was a time in the Yukon when it was perfectly OK to toss your empty beer can out of the car window while driving down the highway.

Drones and Guantanamo: it's all domestic politics ( Comment ) John Bellinger is the last person in Washington you'd expect to criticize U.S. President Barack Obama for making too many drone strikes.
Canadian unions must act more responsibly! Over the past few years, unions in Canada have had little success in organizing non-union companies, and even holding onto the gains achieved previously.

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