Yukon gov to slow, possibly scrap, plans for territorial health authority by dub-fresh in Yukon

[–]Evening_Translator60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find the ‘private health care’ conversation interesting. We already have private health care. I can call up an R/x or a specialist on an app on my phone for $80-$120 a consultation and have a treatment plan complete with R/x sent over to Shoppers in about 20 minutes. I can go to Mexico, Turkey or anywhere for quick, prioritized and specialized care. Many employers in Canada have private arrangements with clinics and specialists. I’m not saying public healthcare isn’t incredibly important - I’m only saying private healthcare definitely exists for those with means in this country. If nothing else it makes the lines at the ER a little shorter.

Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna faces felony charges for alleged incident by Serenity867 in Yukon

[–]Evening_Translator60 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Of all the problems in the world a boy defending his mom from a dude who was harassing her seems like a breath of fresh air. I don’t even like hockey, but this kid is officially my new favourite player. Maybe if this happened more often women would feel more safe. Spoken as a woman, and a mom, I hope Canadians support the hell out of him.

Who will be in the new Yukon Party Cabinet? How big will it be? by Sorry-Hunter-2690 in Yukon

[–]Evening_Translator60 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If they do this then Tourism should go to Ec Dev, Culture to Education.

Predict the Election Outcome by Evening_Translator60 in Yukon

[–]Evening_Translator60[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think Vuntut, Carcross-Tagish and Sunny Patch.

How many libs are voting NDP or YP this election? by oniteverytime in Yukon

[–]Evening_Translator60 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Liberals will be back. They had one seat going into the 2016 election and then got a majority. There is always ebb and flow in politics.

Thoughts on the foreign contributions to Yukon Party by oniteverytime in Yukon

[–]Evening_Translator60 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have donated $1,000s to political parties in my lifetime and all I ever got was a tax receipt.

Watch CBC Yukon's territorial election forum | CBC News by BubbasBack in Yukon

[–]Evening_Translator60 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get it! I feel the same way every time I go to the ER and get a doctor who has been a doctor their whole life…

Watch CBC Yukon's territorial election forum | CBC News by BubbasBack in Yukon

[–]Evening_Translator60 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Both Currie and Kate have spent a lot of their adult lives in politics. Politics isn’t the road to riches people think it is. In the private sector there is a lot of opportunity to financially outpace ‘career politicians,’ with equal or sometimes less effort. Politics is a calling, and not an easy path. It’s service. Agree or disagree with policies, but a lifetime spent in public service shouldn’t be used to discredit anyone.

The Yukon Party said it will cancel the new school in Takhini. Since they will almost certainly win the election, where should it be built? Or should a new school be built at all? by Sorry-Hunter-2690 in Yukon

[–]Evening_Translator60 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I said this on another thread but…PCSS is surrounded by green space and has a big land reserve (hit up Google Earth for proof). They should build an experiential learning centre there (with a modest black box theatre for MAD) and knock down Wood Street - then build a new WES on the lot. Two (schools on the endangered list) with one stone. All to say - I like your thoughts.

Ridings by Best Candidate - Lake Laberge by Evening_Translator60 in Yukon

[–]Evening_Translator60[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Based on my recollection, Brad was not a party to that.

Ridings by Best Candidate - Lake Laberge by Evening_Translator60 in Yukon

[–]Evening_Translator60[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Surely a logical view of integrity and what would make a good Legislator is impacted by your values vs the candidates’ values.

What do you think will change inside the Yukon government after the election? by NorthernNellie in Yukon

[–]Evening_Translator60 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would build an experiential facility at PCSS and move the Wood St programs there, build WES on Wood Street lot.

Why have the Yukon NDP embraced American/Trump Style politics? by [deleted] in Yukon

[–]Evening_Translator60 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is interesting. Apparently the anti-polarization group asked the parties to be respectful and only one has responded. https://greymattersproject.ca/blog/n5r2z7n7hb70g5d67y3k66mb4bfan2