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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Unpublished Admin.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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Federal Conservatives and Liberals in a Dead Heat

Our latest nationwide study of political opinion looked at headline data as well as some probing about the different leaders. This release focuses on the main... more

By Abacus Data

February 3, 2015

Protesters Interrupt Pipeline President’s Speech in Ottawa

Ottawa – TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline president, Francois Poirier, came to Ottawa today, expecting to be the star attraction for a crowd of over 200 who... more

By Ecology Ottawa

February 2, 2015

Spies and Lies: The CSE story

A little late for the holiday season, we’ve just learned that Canadian spy agency CSE is making a list… but they’re not checking it twice. In fact, they’re not... more

By Open Media

February 2, 2015

Vote For Change - Vote Strategically in 2015 Federal Election

SCSC = Stop Complaining Start Contributing, is the acronym I created 7 years ago and by which I try to live. Here I urge fellow Canadians who believe... more

By Qais GHANEM

February 1, 2015

Make EI premiums levied on full time post secondary students refundable

Dear Mr Godin, Several years ago you indicated to me that the NDP had no interest in proposing that the EI premiums levied on full time post secondary... more

By William (Bill) Toms

January 25, 2015

Canada's First EcoDistrict - February Community Engagement

Please join us during the Ottawa Centre EcoDistrict's February community engagement event. We want Ottawa to become one of the most sustainable cities in North... more

By Martin Canning

January 23, 2015

5 + 1 Steps to Create or Reignite your Personal Brand

It is a brand new year and a the perfect opportunity to create or reignite your personal brand. Whether you are an employee, solopreneur, business leader or... more

By Anastasia Valentine

January 22, 2015

Ecology Ottawa’s MILLION Tree Initiative: 3 interactive Workshops to help save Ottawa’s tree canopy!

OTTAWA (January 20th, 2015) – Ecology Ottawa, in collaboration with RBC, will be hosting the first of a 3 part series of Tree Ottawa workshops this Tuesday,... more

By Ecology Ottawa

January 20, 2015

Animal Rights through the Eyes of an Animal Rights Activist

If you can empathize for a moment and imagine killing a pet or a child, then you can get into the mind of an animal rights activist, as we view all species as... more

By Leslie Creelman

January 18, 2015

Changing a Mindset on Sealing

I recently wrote to Hatem Yavuz regarding his business and the fur industry. I was pleasantly surprised when he didn't ignore me or tell me where to go. I... more

By Leslie Creelman

January 18, 2015

There is no excuse for killing beavers

The fuss over a local trapper trying to extract a $225 payment from Public Works for trapping beavers at the Connaught rifle range should be a wake-up call for... more

By Donna DuBreuil

January 17, 2015

On Charlie Hebdo

Some interesting ideas emerge in one of the more provocative articles about the Charlie Hebdo tragedy, viewable at: http://blogs.mediapart.fr/blog/olivier-... more

By Bob Barrigar

January 15, 2015

Environmental concerns: a budget priority

Jan 15, 2015 Hello Mr. Egli, Budget discussions are soon underway. The number of important issues in city politics is huge, but as a member of the Ward 9... more

By Larry Dobson

January 15, 2015

2015, You are looking a lot like last year

They say that some politicians have a short ‘honeymoon period’, well in the “year of our lord” 2015 I think we can agree, the honeymoon is over. The only... more

By Rob Dekker

January 14, 2015

Realistic Approach to Gangs Needed in Ottawa

According to Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson exit strategies are one of the better ideas to dealing with gangbangers. He also dismisses the need to hire more officers... more

By Darren W. Wood

January 13, 2015