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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]

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Unpublished Admin.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]

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]

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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Liberals Have a Clear Choice on Clean Water

With Justin Trudeau’s cabinet now fully sworn-in and the pomp and circumstance out of the Ottawa air, the brass tacks of governing start to come in full force... more

By Carter Vance

November 8, 2015

Book Review: Conservative Confidential, Inside the Fabulous Blue Tent by Fred Litwin

One of my struggles has always been with movements, movements that struggle to catch the attention of the mainstream to be recognized and accepted. I have... more

By Rob Dekker

November 8, 2015

My Business Rules Blog

My Business Rules Blog Welcome to my blog. I wanted to take the time and share some of my experiences with those that may benefit as you make your way to... more

By Eli Fathi

November 7, 2015

WYNNE LIBERALS OPPOSE TAX RELIEF FOR ONTARIANS

“By voting down my PMB proposing the elimination of the Estate Administration Tax, the Liberal Government has refused to provide some much-needed tax relief... more

By Ontario PC News

November 6, 2015

Restoring Trust in Public Institutions: Can Prime Minister Trudeau reverse the trend of political centralization started by his father?

It was one of the more remark-able moments in a long campaign. A poised Justin Trudeau was being interviewed by CBC’s Peter Mansbridge. When asked about... more

By David Mitchell

November 5, 2015

Ottawa Police seeking public assistance to locate wanted Philip Slobodzian

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Fraud Unit is seeking public assistance to locate Philip SLOBODZIAN, wanted and charged with 2... more

By Unpublished Admin.

November 4, 2015

Green Party leader Mike Schreiner's presentation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission - November 3, 2015

Good afternoon Members of the Commission. My name is Mike Schreiner, I’m leader of the Green Party of Ontario. I appreciate the opportunity to express my... more

By Mike Schreiner

November 4, 2015

Rising Electricity Rates Should Halt Ontario’s Nuclear Plans

(Queen’s Park): Rising electricity rates should prompt an independent review of the costs of rebuilding nuclear stations according to GPO leader Mike... more

By Green Party of Ontario

November 3, 2015

Open Letter to Justin Trudeau

Letter to Prime Minister Designate Justin Trudeau I begin this letter by extending my congratulations for your recent election as the next Prime Minister of... more

By Rolly Montpellier

November 2, 2015

Cancer Capitalism Part II: The Need For A Diagnosis and Cure

Once Canadians arrive at the correct diagnosis -- that corporate globalization is a cancer – we can then administer the cure, which involves the dismantling... more

By Mark Taliano

November 1, 2015

Fossil fuel economy costs Canada far more jobs than it creates

The current trajectories of Canada’s predominant political economies are increasingly dysfunctional, due in no small part to the fact that we have become, in... more

By Mark Taliano

October 30, 2015

Reflections on Climate Change Response Policy

The harder we try to implement the items on the current climate change response policy menu, the stronger the political pushback. We have a new government, we... more

By Ralph Torrie

October 29, 2015

Bittersweet Victory for SLAPPed Citizens Not Good Enough

(Queen’s Park): Citizens who speak out in the public interest to protect their communities should not be bullied into silence by those with deep pockets, says... more

By Green Party of Ontario

October 29, 2015

Fixing What Harper Broke: a to-do list for the incoming Government

We need a stock-taking. A “to-do” list. Some of what the Harper administration broke will be easy to fix; much will be very hard indeed. What we must do is... more

By Elizabeth May

October 29, 2015

Rick Mercer: Newspaper Executives Failed Canadians

Rick Mercer on the Globe and Mail's 'endorsement' of the Conservatives in the 2015 election: "“If there was a Pulitzer Prize for the most idiotic editorial... more

By James Anderson

October 29, 2015