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Reversing Carbon Emissions- Why Soil Could Save The World
Vivian Kaloxilos | November 18, 2015 | in [field_lettertype]
Can we do it? Is it already too late? Many of us are wondering how we can possibly turn the juggernaut of limited industrial profit-based materialism around. Time to stop wondering and worrying—yes it is possible—and we are already doing it.  Although the statement “the answer lies in the soil” seems too simplistic, this time it is true. Healthy,... 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Unpublished Admin.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
Ottawa City Council Climate Watch: Delay is the new denial
Angela Keller-Herzog | December 19, 2021 | in [field_lettertype]
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Mayor Jim Watson’s announced departure means that his lock-grip on committees and votes comes to an end. Suddenly new future pathways and new choices are opening up for Ottawa.  But are Ottawans ready to step up? Voter turn-out in the 2018 municipal election was only 42.5% -- far behind voter turn out for provincial and federal elections. With... More

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Clive Doucet at Ottawa City Council
Clive Doucet at Ottawa City Council
Clive Doucet: Ottawa continues to erode after 23 years of amalgamation
The City’s amalgamation with the towns and townships of Carleton County is now twenty-three years old and it’s clear it’s never worked.  The only people... more
 
By Clive Doucet
November 19, 2023
Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, Canada.
Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, Canada.
Alex Cullen: Ottawa City Council should reject Lansdowne 2.0
I bring a different perspective on Lansdowne Park, having been a pre-amalgamation City of Ottawa Councillor when the City ran Lansdowne Park, and then again as... more
 
By Alex Cullen
November 9, 2023
Rebalance your approach
Rebalance your approach
Lansdowne wasn't even on the radar in 2022 Ottawa municipal election
I ran for council in 2022. I know that spending $500 million on Lansdowne was not a priority of any candidate for mayor or council. Yet, here we are, a year... more
 
By Peter Karwacki
November 4, 2023
Unsplash photograph of a pig on a Canadian farm by Jo-Anne McArthur
Unsplash photograph of a pig on a Canadian farm by Jo-Anne McArthur
Why the NDP voted against Bill C-275: An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act
Thank you for your message regarding Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms), brought forward by the Conservative Critic... more
 
By James O'Grady
November 3, 2023
New Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer
New Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer
Poll: Should NHL President Gary Bettman step down for not fully disclosing the Dadonov contract violation to new Sens owner Michael Landauer?
 
By Ed Hand
November 3, 2023
A picture of planet earth on fire; c/o canyoustandthetruth.eu
A picture of planet earth on fire; c/o canyoustandthetruth.eu
National Observer: The link between environmental disasters and societal collapse, explained
The Roman Empire fell more than 1,500 years ago, but its grip on the popular imagination is still strong, as evidenced by a recent trend on TikTok. Women... more
 
By National Observer
November 2, 2023
Paper Excellence must be held to account
We note with great sadness the closing of the Domtar Espanola mill by Domtar's new owner, Paper Excellence. PE manages an area of Canadian boreal forest four... more
 
By Guy Talevi
November 2, 2023
pigs in a cage
pigs in a cage
Green Party Opposes Bill C-275
Good afternoon, Thank you for copying me on your excellent letter about Bill C-275. I truly agree. This bill is redundant in its current form, and it infringes... more
 
By Elizabeth May
October 18, 2023
Zexi Li and Victoria De La Ronde testimony c/o CTV News-Vancouver
Zexi Li and Victoria De La Ronde testimony c/o CTV News-Vancouver
Xexi Lee Steps Forward
Xexi Lee, a very brave young citizen put her name forward as the figurehead of the court injunction to stop trucker convoy horn honking. It must be remembered... more
 
By Peter Karwacki
October 17, 2023
Yasir Naqvi at a Liberal Party public meeting
Yasir Naqvi at a Liberal Party public meeting
Can Yasir Naqvi ensure the Ontario Liberal Policy Conventions return if he becomes leader?
Return of long-missing policy conferences on the horizon? The Ontario Liberal Party Constitution contains no less than 6 references to the words, “Annual... more
 
By Stefan Klietsch
October 15, 2023
Barbarism by Hamas more of an immediate priority for condemnation than Israeli apartheid
Timing and context are relevant for persuasive or effective condemnation Morality and ethical behaviour in international relations are hardly ever black-and-... more
 
By Stefan Klietsch
October 14, 2023
Artificial Intelligence c/o freepic.com
Artificial Intelligence c/o freepic.com
Open Media: The AI and Privacy Bill C-27 will not do the job it's supposed to do
New AI technologies are one of the top stories this year, and that’s led to AI regulation being carelessly shoehorned into Privacy Bill C-27. The problem with... more
 
By Open Media
October 13, 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
October 4, 2023
Orange t-shirt hanging in cedar trees; ​Photo by Aedrian on Unsplash
Orange t-shirt hanging in cedar trees; ​Photo by Aedrian on Unsplash
Reflections on Reconciliation
Photo by Aedrian on Unsplash Tomorrow is the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and in the Ottawa Citizen I offered some reflections on the ways... more
 
By Brigitte Pellerin
September 29, 2023
Is it time to say "UNCLE!" on the War on Drugs?
Nobody would have believed that there was an agency of the USA government that was selling armaments to the Iranians in exchange for money that would be used... more
 
By Peter Karwacki
September 28, 2023