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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Unpublished Admin.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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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

Environmental Clashes

Land exploiters vs. environmental activists. A well worn story, but there are twists. One species of twist arises when three or more groups have different... more

By Bob Barrigar

January 12, 2015

Jason Kenney Hosting Hate Speech in the Social Media

It is amazing to see the Facebook page of the conservative minister of employment and social development infested by radical commentators. His page hosts... more

By Yasser Harrak

January 9, 2015

Ottawa Hospital and the Experimental Farm: Linking healthy food and health outcomes in the Nation's Capital

Dr. Jack Kitts, CEO Ottawa Hospital Mr. Jamie McCracken, Chair of The Ottawa Hospital Board of Governors Mr. Mark Kristmanson, CEO of the National Capital... more

By Ottawa Food Policy Council

January 5, 2015

Why Should I Pay When Someone is Stupid?

Like most people, I’m not the happiest person when I write out that annual cheque to pay for my municipal taxes. I know that my tax money is paying to keep the... more

By Edward Farnworth

January 3, 2015

The BC Carbon Tax - Environmental and Economic Success

The BC Carbon Tax - Environmental and Economic Success British Columbia’s carbon tax was implemented with a five-year schedule of rate increases starting at $... more

By Rolly Montpellier

December 30, 2014

Microalgae Promises to be the Key to a Brighter and Healthier Future

Smart Crowdfunding is slated to carry out strategic marketing initiatives for the ‘Microalgae’ project on Indiegogo. This campaign is crowdfunding to build a... more

By Patrick Rudek

December 29, 2014

An overview of Windmill Developments proposal for the Domtar lands

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By James McNeil

December 28, 2014

Stop whinging about the small stuff

Wake Up CanadaPeople! stop whineing about our central government! they are doing a better job than any these days! Consider this! untill the... more

By Chris Edwards

December 27, 2014

Technology, the Grinch who Stole Christmas

This is the time of the year for giving. Unfortunately, a growing number of Canadians have little to share. In ever greater numbers workers are becoming... more

By Joe Foster

December 24, 2014