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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Unpublished Admin.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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We Can't Let Ontario Liberals Turn Cap and Trade into Cap in Hand

It's good news for Ontario's environment and economy that the Liberal government is finally putting a price on carbon pollution after years of dragging their... more

By Mike Schreiner

April 15, 2015

Privatizing Hydro One wrong for Ontario rate payers

Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner speaks out against the Ontario government's proposed sale of important public assets, like Hydro One.

By Mike Schreiner

April 15, 2015

URGENT: Request to renew sewage spreading ban in Ottawa

08/04/2015 Dear Mayor Watson and Councillors, and Members of the Ottawa Board of Health, We are writing to request you renew the City of Ottawa's earlier ban... more

By Jim Poushinsky

April 14, 2015

Out of the ashes of the Glebe Fire: A case for new affordable housing

This week’s fire in the Glebe was tragic, seven businesses lost their home and 50 people have lost employment. There will be a rebuild, the owners of the... more

By Rob Dekker

April 12, 2015

Bring on the Habs!

Wow! Who could have drawn up this scenario two months ago! A terrific, death defying run to make the playoffs by the skin of their teeth, and as a reward, the... more

By James O'Grady

April 12, 2015

Why corporate campaign contributions are undemocratic

Why Corporate Campaign Contributions Are Undemocratic By Alex Cullen Next week Ottawa City Council will be debating a motion from rookie Councillor Tobi... more

By Alex Cullen

April 9, 2015

Canada's National Bird - Canada (Gray) Jay

The Federal Government has decided that Canada needs a national bird. As a way of celebrating our 150th anniversary as a country in 2017, the plan is to... more

By Edward Farnworth

April 7, 2015

Hamburgerling: How it's done

Andrew Hammond's incredible run in the Ottawa Senators' net is no accident. The 27 year old rookie has lead the Sens with a 16-1-1 record since coming in to... more

By James O'Grady

April 4, 2015

Have Faith Sens Fans

Ah the roller coaster ride of NHL hockey. Ottawa Senators fans have certainly experienced the extreme highs and lows this year and especially this past week as... more

By James O'Grady

April 2, 2015

Good News vs Bad News

I am always happy to hear good news, but ONLY if it’s anyone except Kathleen Wynne, Bob Chiarelli or any other Liberal Minister giving the good news. Their... more

By Rob Dekker

April 2, 2015

A MODERN LIBRARY FOR OTTAWA (CONCLUSION)

Part 5. Ottawa’s New Central Library: What for? What like? Where? This Essay is dedicated to the librarians at Ottawa Public Library, with special thanks... more

By Terrence Lonergan

March 27, 2015

Mr. Prime Minister We Are Not Laughing

There is a time and a place for humour. When the Prime Minister of Canada made a joke in response to Mr. Mulcair’s question about the legitimacy of Canada’s... more

By Edward Farnworth

March 26, 2015

A Modern Library for Ottawa (Part 4)

Part 4. The Modern Library is also a Knowledge Factory Over the week, I have submitted to Unpublished Ottawa three short essays on Ottawa’s next Central... more

By Terrence Lonergan

March 25, 2015

A Modern Library for Ottawa (PART 3)

PART 3. The Modern Library is a Gateway to Total Reading Over the last few days, I have submitted two short essays on Ottawa’s next Central Library. It is now... more

By Terrence Lonergan

March 24, 2015

Is there support in Canada's Muslim community for moderation?

Those of us who distinguish between Islam (the religion) and terrorist jihadism (manifesting the excesses of some Muslims) frequently call upon “ordinary... more

By Bob Barrigar

March 24, 2015