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Spray of tiny particles of gold can potentially treat heart disease, University of Ottawa research suggests
University of Ottawa | March 15, 2022 | in [field_lettertype]
OTTAWA (March 15, 2022)__Could a spritz of super-tiny particles of gold and peptides on a damaged heart potentially provide minimally invasive, on-the-spot repair? Cutting-edge research led by University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine Associate Professors Dr. Emilio Alarcon and Dr. Erik Suuronen suggests a spray-on technology using customized... More
EU must accept Ukraine and come to its defence
James O'Grady | March 3, 2022 | in [field_lettertype]
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John Ivison is right in his column on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. What if the collective effort of western nations isn’t enough to save the fledging democracy of Ukraine from being destroyed, in real-time, in front of our eyes? I believe the West cannot afford to make the mistake we made in WWII with the appeasement of Hitler. In much the... More
Alberta RCMP make arrests at Coutts Border Blockade
Unpublished Admin. | February 14, 2022 | in [field_lettertype]
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NEWS RELEASE The Alberta RCMP recently became aware of a small organized group within the larger Coutts protest. Information was received that this group had access to a cache of firearms with a large quantity of ammunition. The group was said to have a willingness to use force against the police if any attempts were made to disrupt the... More
Fulcrum Radio Show: The Ottawa Beaver Killings, Part 1
Damian Piper | December 27, 2021 | in [field_lettertype]
The Fulcrum is the University of Ottawa's legendary English newspaper.  The Ottawa Beaver Killings, is an investigative podcast from The Fulcrum Radio Show. Every year, the City of Ottawa traps and kills beavers. How many beavers do they kill?  Well, the city doesn't seem to know how many beavers are actually killed, but what we do know is the... More

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Hard to understand
Hard to understand
Percentage Inceases have led to gross inequities
We are bamboozled, flimflammed and hoodwinked by the miracle of compound interest.  If you earn $10,000 and get a 10% increase you get $1,000 more. If you earn... more
 
By Peter Karwacki
May 25, 2023
picture of difference social media companies
picture of difference social media companies
Michael Geist: Ready, Fire, Aim: Eleven Thoughts on the CRTC’s Bill C-11 Consultations
The CRTC last week released the first three of at least nine planned consultations on the implementation of Bill C-11 (I was out of the country teaching an... more
 
By Michael Geist
May 18, 2023
Mona Fortier, Treasury Board president and Liberal MP for Ottawa-Vanier
Mona Fortier, Treasury Board president and Liberal MP for Ottawa-Vanier
Mona Fortier: An open letter to public servants and Canadians
April 24, 2023 - Ottawa (Ontario)  -  Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat As we enter another week of negotiations, I have an important message for you, and... more
 
By Unpublished Admin.
April 25, 2023
EV plugged into a home electrical outlet
EV plugged into a home electrical outlet
Ice Storm 2023: Heating your home with an electric vehicle
 
By Guy Talevi
April 16, 2023
Person with umbrella surveying ice storm damage, with fallen trees, hydro wires covered in ice, and parked along the street.
Person with umbrella surveying ice storm damage, with fallen trees, hydro wires covered in ice, and parked along the street.
Hydro Ottawa: A message to our customers
As we enter the holiday weekend, we wanted to take this opportunity to update our customers on the status of restoration efforts resulting from Wednesday’s... more
 
By Unpublished Admin.
April 7, 2023
In response to The Watsonics, Part 8: Structure and Function, Not Tax Credits
I ran as a a replacement for Jenna Sudds in North Kanata. The councillors under Watson chose  Kathy Currie.   Recently Ms. Currie,  amongst others, voted for a... more
 
By Peter Karwacki
April 6, 2023
Artistic rendering of LRT on Carling Ave. in Ottawa
Artistic rendering of LRT on Carling Ave. in Ottawa
The Watsonics, Part VIII: Reimagining Ottawa
Today, the world runs on feelings. How are you feeling after the isolation of the pandemic? Feelings are important. Losing cherished friends and family to a... more
 
By Clive Doucet
April 4, 2023
CSIS Report 2021
CSIS Report 2021
CSIS Public Report 2021
Message from the Director of CSIS [David Vigneault, Director] I am pleased to present CSIS’s 2021 Public Report. The period of review covered by this report... more
 
By Unpublished Admin.
April 1, 2023
Kiska the Killer Whale; Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur | We Animals Media
Kiska the Killer Whale; Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur | We Animals Media
Animal Justice: Don’t Let Kiska’s Death Be In Vain
Kiska was born in the ocean with her family, but was stolen from the waters of Iceland when she was only three years old, and forced into a miserable existence... more
 
By James O'Grady
March 25, 2023
Canadian Parliament Buildings
Canadian Parliament Buildings
Democracy Watch: Commissioner of Lobbying sends letter to House Ethics Committee for secret meetings on her proposed gutting of key ethical lobbying rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, March 21—Today, Democracy Watch released the letter it sent to the House of Commons Ethics Committee responding to the letter... more
 
By Democracy Watch
March 25, 2023
Colleen Taylor, Executive Director, Olde Forge Community Resource Centre
Colleen Taylor, Executive Director, Olde Forge Community Resource Centre
Media Release: Provincial underfunding leading to cuts to services for seniors & disabled persons
Provincial underfunding leading to cuts to services for seniors & disabled persons, says Olde Forge CRC OTTAWA, March 21, 2023 – Thousands of vulnerable... more
 
By Alex Cullen
March 22, 2023
Chief Allan Adam (left) from the Athabasca Fort Chipewyan First Nation chats with Grand Chief Serge Simon from the Mohawks of Kanesatake at a Special Chiefs Assembly in Gatineau, Que., on Dec. 8, 2016. Photo by Mike De Souza
Chief Allan Adam (left) from the Athabasca Fort Chipewyan First Nation chats with Grand Chief Serge Simon from the Mohawks of Kanesatake at a Special Chiefs Assembly in Gatineau, Que., on Dec. 8, 2016. Photo by Mike De Souza
National Observer Opinion: Heads should roll over massive Alberta spill by Imperial Oil
Enough. It is time to do what Canada should have done decades ago and come down like a ton of bricks on oilsands companies that pollute our land and water.... more
 
By National Observer
March 13, 2023
Nancy Belanger, Integrity Commissioner of Canada
Nancy Belanger, Integrity Commissioner of Canada
Democracy Watch: 32 lawyers and professors call on House Ethics Committee to reject Lobbying Commissioner’s proposed gutting of key ethical lobbying rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OTTAWA – Today, Democracy Watch released the open letter signed by 32 lawyers and law and political science professors from across... more
 
By Democracy Watch
March 13, 2023
Cybersecurity illustration re: Bill C-26 CCSPA
Cybersecurity illustration re: Bill C-26 CCSPA
Open Media: C-26 makes dystopian secrecy REAL
Bill C-26, new cybersecurity legislation, proposes to give the Canadian government sweeping new powers including the ability to permanently disconnect anyone... more
 
By Open Media
March 13, 2023
Row housing
Row housing
Alex Cullen: A Big Hole In Housing
(Letters to the Editor) Ottawa Citizen Dear Editor: Ontario Municipal Affairs & Housing Minister Steve Clark, in his op-ed article in the March 4 Ottawa... more
 
By Alex Cullen
March 7, 2023