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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Unpublished Admin.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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National Animal Rights Day
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By Leslie Creelman
May 4, 2015
Watson turns down Ontario's Hydro One offer for binding arbitration
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By Unpublished Admin.
April 29, 2015
Democracy Watch calls on Auditor General to audit Conservative government advertising
OTTAWA – Today, Democracy Watch launched a letter-writing campaign calling on the federal Auditor General to conduct a quick audit of the Conservative... more
 
By Democracy Watch
April 27, 2015
The Alfredsson Effect
Everything Daniel Alfredsson touches turns to gold... when it comes to the Ottawa Senators that is. That's the theory now after his presence at Game 5 in... more
 
By James O'Grady
April 25, 2015
2015 budget holds few surprises; a litany of lost opportunities
(OTTAWA) - Finance Minister Joe Oliver’s first and last budget represents a hodge-podge of election promises, rather than a coherent, prudent plan for Canada’s... more
 
By Elizabeth May
April 24, 2015
Sens face familiar challenge
Three games into a seven game playoff series, the Ottawa Senators find themselves in the same position they were at the end of the regular season, backs to the... more
 
By James O'Grady
April 21, 2015
Cowspiracy - A message to all those concerned about the environment
When many think of the environment and the industry which has the greatest negative environmental impact, they may think of our reliance on oil and how we must... more
 
By Leslie Creelman
April 18, 2015
Retribution Is Priceless
The NHL has made a big mistake, in my opinion, in not suspending Montreal Canadiens defensemen P.K. Subban. Now that it's clear Mark Stone has been seriously... more
 
By James O'Grady
April 17, 2015
Committee of Adjustments - Re-Zoning by a thousand cuts
In addition to the City of Ottawa’s “non-prescriptive” approach to the Official Plan – which allows Planning Staff to pick and choose which standards and... more
 
By Neil Thomson
April 16, 2015
New City funding formula for licensed child care centres requires $11.5 million transition funding; City staff says child care in Ottawa under-funded
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By Alex Cullen
April 16, 2015
New Book: Playing Dolls, Canadian Experience Required
Playing Dolls, Canadian Experience Required is a real life story that relates the events of my journey coming to this majestic country. It is also a story of... more
 
By Najat Sinclair-Benrbia
April 16, 2015
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
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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