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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Unpublished Admin.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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By Qais GHANEM

July 9, 2015

Democracy has its day in court

“This case is about the right to vote – the cornerstone of democracy.” With these words lawyer Steven Shrybman opened hearings against the Harper Conservatives... more

By Unpublished Admin.

July 8, 2015

Why City Council Should Not Approve Planning Committee Recommendations on 180 Metcalfe

Dear Mr. Mayor and City Councillors I am writing on behalf of the CCCA re the proposed development at 180 Metcalfe, the first major development proposal that... more

By Friends of James and Bay

July 7, 2015

A brief politically correct essay on politically incorrect views

When I was a small boy, the terms “politically correct” and its negative “politically incorrect” did not exist. Indeed, insults were frequently a part of... more

By Bob Barrigar

July 5, 2015

Protect wildlife from development

The deer that recently crashed through the front window of a Kanata residence shows how badly this city needs a wildlife construction protocol. As one passerby... more

By Donna DuBreuil

July 4, 2015

Should we cry over Crimea?

Over the centuries, Russia has attempted to control Ukraine as a fore-post or buffer against attacks of Scythians, Polovtsev, Tatars, Mongols, Ottomans,... more

By Bob Barrigar

July 2, 2015

Orphaned Bears: Victims of Votes and Ignorance

"Here we go again," I thought, as the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) cameraman knocked on the door. It was the last day of April and the first day of... more

By Barry Kent MacKay

June 30, 2015

CBC Says "No One" Has The Right To Use Their Content Online

Last week former Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro was sentenced to one month in jail for his part in over spending in the 2008 election. The judge thought that... more

By Jason Koblovsky

June 29, 2015

Open Letter to the City of Ottawa Expressing Citizen's Concerns with a New Carp Road Landfill

New Carp Road Landfill Open letter to Ottawa Mayor and City Council June 17, 2015 The private landfill on Carp Road owned and operated by Waste Management of... more

By Harold Moore

June 27, 2015

FCA Infill 2 Presentation - "Neighbourhoods Matter"

Dear Mayor Watson and City Councillors: Please find attached our FCA Infill 2 Presentation "Neighbourhoods Matter" to Planning Committee from May 26. Our FCA... more

By Sheila Perry

June 24, 2015

Full steam ahead for city LRT expansion plans, Ottawa Citizen, June 23, 2015

Dear Editor (Ottawa Citizen): While in general this is an ambitious plan for expanding the LRT ("Full steam ahead for city LRT expansion plans", Ottawa... more

By Alex Cullen

June 23, 2015

March for Jobs, Justice and the Climate

On Sunday, July 5th, in Toronto, thousands will crowd the streets to carry the message to leaders meeting for the Climate Summit of the Americas from July 7-9... more

By Larry Dobson

June 21, 2015

Examining Liberal Party Position on Anti-Terror

Last week I had a twitter conversation with Liberal MP Wayne Easter who sat in the parliamentary committee on the new anti-terror Bill C51. Most Liberal MPs... more

By Jason Koblovsky

June 19, 2015

TACA requests exemption from corner lot divisions in Infill 2 to protect ‘heritage’ white pine forest from intensification

Nepean, June 18—Following up on President James O’Grady’s presentation to the City of Ottawa’s Planning Committee on May 26th, the Trend-Arlington Community... more

By Trend-Arlington Community Association

June 18, 2015

Huntmar Bridge and pedestrian safety

To: Councillor Shad Qadri Cc: Councillor Wilkinson, Mayor Watson Re: Huntmar Bridge On behalf of the residents of the Fairwinds Community in your ward, we are... more

By Glen Gower

June 16, 2015