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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Unpublished Admin.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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Just In Canada / Juste au Canada

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By Justin Douglas

October 15, 2015

Beneath the new brand, the Liberal party leads Canada in the wrong direction

If the polls are correct, then Canadians for the most part remain deluded. They do not understand that corporate sovereignty deals like TPP, and the Canada-... more

By Mark Taliano

October 15, 2015

This is how Justin Trudeau Wins in The Niqab Question

Stephen Harper promises a law prohibiting women wearing Niqab from working in public service. Thomas Mulcair told the media that he is not comfortable to see... more

By Yasser Harrak

October 14, 2015

Indigenous Women and Water

I don’t mean to shock you, but First Nations people in Canada were only granted the right to vote in 1960. That’s still within living memory, and a constant... more

By Ben Powless

October 14, 2015

Greens unite across the pacific - TPP is a bad deal for Canada and New Zealand

(NANAIMO) - October 13, 2015 - Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May and International Trade Critic Paul Manly today hosted a news conference with... more

By Green Party of Canada

October 14, 2015

Why this election worries me

Dear Friends: I want to express to you all how patient you have all been as I have shared and expressed opinion after opinion during this long election... more

By LM ODonnell

October 13, 2015

Open Letter to local Federal Election Candidates about Good Food Policy

Food affects everyone, all day, every day Good Food for All There is a growing shift towards Good Food For All in our cities… …in our neighbourhoods, schools... more

By Ottawa Food Policy Council

October 13, 2015

What would Jesus do about Syria?

The Syrian war and general unrest in the Middle East, and the related wave of refugees, has spawned debate here in Canada about how much help we can or should... more

By Erich Jacoby-Hawkins

October 12, 2015

Harper Releases Low-Tax, Balanced-Budget Plan To Protect Canada’s Economy

Today Prime Minister Stephen Harper unveiled his low-tax, balanced-budget plan to protect Canada’s fragile economy over the next four years. The platform sets... more

By Guy Annable

October 10, 2015

BEFORE YOU VOTE in Ottawa West-Nepean

Before you vote, please check out the facts about Ottawa West-Nepean: If you are like me, and would like to know who to vote for that has the best chance of... more

By Judy Filipkowski

October 10, 2015

Election fraud? Council of Canadians launches "VoteWatch" election fraud reporting service

Media Release With the election less than two weeks away, the Council of Canadians is launching VoteWatch, a service to report voter suppression... more

By Unpublished Admin.

October 10, 2015

Mulcair releases plan to build the Canada of our dreams

Today, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair released the NDP election platform, outlining his ambitious plan to work with Canadians and build the Canada of our dreams... more

By Sean Devine

October 9, 2015

Before you vote in Ottawa West-Nepean

Before you vote, please check out the facts about Ottawa West-Nepean: If you are like me, and would like to know who to vote for that has the best chance of... more

By Judy Filipkowski

October 9, 2015

Four political parties. One digital future.

We have assessed how the parties’ plans measure up to the policy priorities you told us mattered most. Click here to see how they scored - you might be... more

By Open Media

October 9, 2015

Make a #VoteDate

Wednesday, October 7, 2015 OTTAWA – Today, VoteParty.ca released its second Canadian celebrity montage video calling on voters to Make a #VoteDate with a non-... more

By Vote Party

October 8, 2015