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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Unpublished Admin.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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How We Lost The Election And Saved Our Souls

Dear fellow New Democrats, I remember the precise moment I knew we were losing the election. It was the beginning of October and I checked in with my mother’s... more

By Nicholas Ellan

November 13, 2015

Ottawa Centre EcoDistrict releases Cycle-In Report

The first Cycle In report from the Ottawa Centre EcoDistrict (OCED) is a citizen’s review of local cycling infrastructure. It is a follow up to a ride held on... more

By James O'Grady

November 13, 2015

What and why we must always remember

"We were the PBI. That’s what we called ourselves. The poor bloody infantry. We didn’t know whether we’d be dead or alive the next day, the next hour or the... more

By Graeme Boyce

November 11, 2015

The Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association ploy to have lower development charges

ICYMI: Last Saturday November 7, 2015 the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association took out a quarter page ad in the first section of the Ottawa Citizen (page... more

By Alex Cullen

November 10, 2015

John Gallagher: ‘I hope for success. The rest is in the hands of the gods.’

First, let me get the obvious out of the way: I do not expect anyone to agree that it is a wise course of action to volunteer to fight against ISIL. Would-be... more

By Bob Barrigar

November 9, 2015

Fixing What Harper Broke – Part Two

The first “to-do” list focussed on changes to policy and legislation brought in under the Harper administration. But the damage was not confined to omnibus... more

By Elizabeth May

November 9, 2015

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