Whitehorse Daily Star: Opinions Archive

Opinions Archive

At issue: an influx of people, not pit bulls ( Editorial ) Once again, city council has been asked to perform an incredible balancing act.

Pakistan's problem: too little water ( Comment ) This may not be the most tactful time to bring it up,

How tragedy put Frank Slim aboard the Keno Ed. note: the first part of this three-part series on the SS Keno's final 1960 trip from Whitehorse to Dawson City was published last Friday
Goodbye to the North (my internal soliloqy) This was written and given to me by a friend some years ago, when she was leaving the Yukon.
If this is Iggy's tent, voters may decamp ( Comment ) Looking a little worse for the wear after travelling nearly 25,000 kilometres across Canada on his Liberal-Express tour, official Opposition Leader Michael Ignatieff finally graced Whitehorse with his presence this week
Another poll, more misery for the government ( Editorial ) Premier Dennis Fentie's memorable speech to the Yukon Party's annual spring meeting may have packed enough persuasion to stave off a fall leadership convention.

Too many choices overwhelm consumers Retailers' and companies' branded goods often require an overhaul to keep up with new shopping trends and customers' choices.

The Chinese miracle: a cautionary tale ( Comment ) Will the 21st century belong to China?
Bolster fines into becoming real deterrents ( Editorial ) Whitehorse RCMP Sgt. Don Rogers didn't mince his words Tuesday, but the subject didn't really beg for a dose of diplomacy.

The SS Keno trip: Stanley Horner's story Ed. note: this is the first part of a three-part series to be published on three successive Fridays, beginning today.
What's that message on the sidewalks? DAWSON CITY – Slogans are funny things. We count on them to be a shorthand way of representing a larger discussion or argument.
People are fed up with coddling killers I am extremely happy with Canada's justice system right now.

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