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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Unpublished Admin.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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A Modern Library for Ottawa (PART 2)

PART 2. The Modern Library Opens a Window into the Whole Written World A day ago, I submitted to Unpublished Ottawa a first essay on Ottawa’s next Central... more

By Terrence Lonergan

March 22, 2015

A Modern Library for Ottawa (Part 1)

PART 1. The Modern Library is also a Community Centre On March 31, the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will hold initial discussions on a new Central Branch in... more

By Terrence Lonergan

March 21, 2015

Coping with feelings of frustration and rejection

COPING WITH FEELINGS OF FRUSTRATION AND REJECTION We all have those days or sometimes weeks when a black cloud seems to follow us around and rain all over our... more

By David Stein

March 20, 2015

FCA recommends City use 'Zero Based Budgeting' to improve accuracy

This PowerPoint presentation was made to FEDCO by Lorne Cutler on behalf of the Federation of Citizens' Associations of Ottawa on March 3, 2015.

By Federation of Citizens' Associations of Ottawa

March 15, 2015

A Potential Pattern of Conservative Minister Finley violating the Conflict of Interest Act

Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Parliament of Canada Centre Block P.O. Box 16 Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 RE: A Potential Pattern of... more

By Mathieu Ravignat

March 12, 2015

Join the National Day of Action Against the Secret Police Bill C-51

Elizabeth May was the first MP to stand up against the Harper government's so-called “anti-terror bill,” which does nothing to improve national security, and... more

By Elizabeth May

March 11, 2015

Get your Sens flags out--Its playoff time in Ottawa!

Sens fans--Its time to get your flags out, big or small, it doesn't matter. The playoffs or the next best thing has arrived! It may not officially be the... more

By James O'Grady

March 10, 2015

New Planning Rules Put Ottawa Communities First

Dear Friends, Today the Ontario government introduced new planning rules to ensure that growth and development occur in a way that supports economic... more

By Yasir Naqvi

March 9, 2015

Show Her the Money

Show Her the Money We need to move beyond awareness to achieve greater gender representation. Just tweeting about it won’t get us very far. Every year in the... more

By Catherine Fortin LeFaivre

March 8, 2015

Ralph Nader asks 'What’s Happening to Canada'? An Open Letter to P.M. Harper

Dear Prime Minister: Many Americans love Canada and the specific benefits that have come to our country from our northern neighbor’s many achievements (see... more

By Unpublished Admin.

March 7, 2015

Marathon Bombing Survivor Writes Letter to Boston Bomber Hours After Testifying

Dear Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, My name is Rebekah Gregory. We don't really know each other and never will. But over the last two years, I have seen your face not... more

By Unpublished Admin.

March 6, 2015

Senators showing signs of magic

"For the first time in a long time I've played with the same guys for four or five games and that makes a huge difference." So said Eric Condra after last... more

By James O'Grady

March 5, 2015

Infill II: Zoning By-Law Amendment affecting residential zones within greenbelt

RE : Zoning By-Law Amendment affecting low density residential zones within the greenbelt (Infill II) Dear Mr. Gauthier, The purpose of this letter is to bring... more

By Fisher Heights & Area Community Association

March 4, 2015

2015 City of Ottawa Budget - Child Care Services

River Parkway Children’s Centre | River Heights Children’s Centre Mayor & Members of Council City of Ottawa, 110 Laurier Ave. West Ottawa ON K1P 1J1 Dear... more

By Alex Cullen

March 3, 2015

Denley misses mark in criticism of City’s draft 'Wildlife Protection During Construction' Protocol

Randall Denley misses the mark in his criticism of the City’s draft Wildlife Protection During Construction Protocol. The lack of wildlife planning in new... more

By Donna DuBreuil

February 28, 2015