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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]
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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Unpublished Admin.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]
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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]
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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 Federation of Citizens' Associations of Ottawa
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Planning mindset needs an overhaul
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By Liz Bernstein
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Mayor Watson: Say 'No' to Canada Post Community Mailboxes Now
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By Federation of Citizens' Associations of Ottawa
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By Jason Koblovsky
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The Democratization of Energy
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By Graeme Boyce
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Greater Toronto Area eyes Ottawa Landfills to Waste!
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By Lucie Regimbald
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By Neil Thomson
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STOP BILL C-51
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By Ahysg Quabo
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By Trend-Arlington Community Association
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By john dance
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Stop the Hydro Fire Sale!
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By Rob Dekker
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Open Letter to Premier Wynne on the Privatization of Hydro One
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By Mike Schreiner
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