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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Unpublished Admin.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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No More Backroom Deals at Queen’s Park

(Queen’s Park): The Liberal government must say no to backroom deals, says Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner. “From special deals for... more

By Mike Schreiner

September 14, 2015

Liberal Party: Trudeau outlines bold vision for strong, united Canada

HAMILTON, ON – Today, Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau was joined by former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, to share his vision of leadership and... more

By Unpublished Admin.

September 13, 2015

Conservative Party: Harper Sets Out Plan To Lower Taxes On Job-Creating Small Businesses

For immediate release Today Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced his plan to lower taxes on job-creating small businesses over the next four years as part... more

By Unpublished Admin.

September 13, 2015

NDP: Mulcair to expand home care to support 41,000 more seniors

NDP Leader Tom Mulcair focused on seniors care as he announced the first planks in his comprehensive plan to improve health care and reverse the damage done... more

By Unpublished Admin.

September 13, 2015

Batter Up: Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown steps up to the plate!

You might think this would be all about baseball, and its true it could be as the baseball season winds down and the Toronto Blue Jays are in the middle of a... more

By Rob Dekker

September 12, 2015

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September 12, 2015

Do your candidates support science? Ask them.

Dear Canadians, There is one easy thing you can do this election to make sure your local candidates are talking about science and smart decision-making – ask... more

By Katie Gibbs

September 11, 2015

Multi versions of multiculturalism

The perpetual debate about multiculturalism has received new life from the migrant crisis in Europe. What precisely is meant by “multiculturalism” has been... more

By Bob Barrigar

September 10, 2015

Green Party releases election platform

Earlier tonight, Elizabeth May introduced the Green Party Platform for 2015. It is the product of hard work and input by Canadians from coast to coast, and... more

By Green Party of Canada

September 9, 2015

An Arab Muslim welcome for Muslim refugees?

When Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, fellow Gulf states raced to shelter thousands of displaced Kuwaitis. Fast-forward 25 years, and the homeless from Syria's... more

By Bob Barrigar

September 7, 2015

CBC documentary "The Greenvadders" a real gem!

PIX3, a local producer, convinced CBC to air a documentary about local Ottawa community groups' fight against some powerful corporations, such as TaggartMiller... more

By Lucie Regimbald

September 6, 2015

Refugees Welcome -- A Letter Campaign

From: Dianne Varga Sent: September 3, 2015 2:06 PM To: chris.alexander@parl.gc.ca; your own MP Cc: elizabeth.may@parl.gc.ca; thomas.mulcair@parl.gc.ca; justin.... more

By Dianne Varga

September 5, 2015

Why not more canal billboards?

By John Dance Imagine if one day the condominium board of 300 Queen Elizabeth Drive erected an illuminated billboard-sized TD Bank logo high up on the canal-... more

By john dance

September 3, 2015

Race narrows as NDP support dips

Our latest national voting intention numbers reveal a tightening race as the NDP has lost a little ground. If the election were tomorrow, 31% say they would... more

By Abacus Data

August 31, 2015

Looks you in the eye

I happened to be standing alone at the entrance to the Wellness Centre in Belleville when Justin Trudeau came in. SO I said, "Hey J.T. - welcome to Belleville... more

By Dhymitruy Bouryiotis

August 29, 2015