Whitehorse Daily Star: Letters Archive

Letters Archive

On climate change, senators have it backward I have been deeply concerned by some of the decisions made by our present federal government
Stop trying to eradicate wolves! I just wondered why the Yukon allows some of its most magnificent animals, wolves, to be killed every year (Star, Nov. 23).
I'm being slapped in the face for speaking out I am getting tired of individuals trying to put my husband, Joseph, and me down over what we believe in.

We need solutions to poverty and homelessness Over the past number of months, I have listened to many Whitehorse Centre residents about the need for a homeless shelter, and I advocate a practical solution.
Yukon Party has let residents down in Whitehorse, Dawson Voters on Black Street in Whitehorse Centre recently found campaign literature on their doorstep from the Yukon Party byelection candidate acknowledging the "voting method isn't working鈥� when it comes to the "charges over local area improvements.鈥�
Used tires can bolster safety Ever since the new street lamps were installed along the Alaska Highway east of Whitehorse,
Imagine actually helping our prospectors! Subject: The Yukon Geoscience Forum and the Yukon Mining Incentive Program (YMIP's) #1 star,
We need action, not more deaths! Wolves are legally killed in the Yukon every year.
Your 鈥榩ropaganda' omits some crucial points Ed. note: this is an open letter to the Yukon Energy Corp.

Our delusional 鈥榞overnment' believes its own propaganda Sometimes, I wonder if our fearless leaders really believe that it is them the world keeps asking for.

A campaign to help end violence against women Honouring women, challenging men: ending violence against women is the theme of this year's 12-day campaign to end violence against women.
Senator's vote on C-311 duly noted Re: Senator Lang's vote on Climate Change Accountability Act (Star, Nov. 19).
Funding decisions require an explanation Ed. note: this is an open letter to Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Patrick Rouble.
I will fight this until my days on Earth are done In the news on Nov. 8, Eddie Skookum, the chief of the Little Salmon-Carmacks First Nation, stated that people should not judge him for one mistake.

Careless drivers: please don't kill me! Ed. note: this is an open letter to the Yukon government, Mayor Bev Buckway and Whitehorse city council.
Chief's stance is puzzling and disturbing In recognition that our resources belong to everyone,
Town council's performance has been deplorable The City of Dawson council met last Wednesday to render a decision on the Slinky Mine development permit appeal (Star, Nov. 18). It chose to retain the permit as issued.
Climate change is injurious to Canada, Senator In defending his Conservative government's undemocratic action in killing the Climate Change Accountability Act (Star, Nov. 19),

Another reason why we need a bill of rights Ed. note: this is an open letter to Wayne Tonsi, customer service manager of Yukon Electrical Co. Ltd.
Let Canada help set a top moral standard I write regarding Barrett W. Horne's comments in his letter of Nov 10.
They say knowledge is power .... Tuesday night, I attended the forum on electoral reform at Whitehorse Elementary School, where about 40 or so people were present (Star, Nov. 17).
What's your alternative, Senator Lang? The following is a copy of an e-mail I sent to Senator Dan Lang and Prime Minister Stephen Harper this week:
Roadside hunting 鈥榓ppalling and archaic' It is refreshing to see that for once, the Yukon government did not immediately cave in to the hunting lobby, and proposed a 500-metrt no-hunting corridor on the Atlin Road (Star, Nov. 10, 16).
Weather the hardships and keep your chin up Ed. note: this is an open letter to Yukon Senator Dan Lang.
There is a war happening in our community I am never one to shy away from speaking (writing) my mind.
Our senator has shown no respect Ed. note: this is an open letter to Yukon Senator Dan Lang.
Show that you are a true leader, and resign Ed. note: this is the statement Lorraine O'Brien prepared for the Little Salmon-Carmacks First Nation general assembly held Nov. 6 in Carmacks, but did not get an opportunity to read out.

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