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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Unpublished Admin.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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Crushing Dreams - On Leaders Today in Developing Nations

Upon achieving adulthood, and in some cases teenhood, and thus independence (and its responsibility), young people quickly realize and in most cases are forced... more

By Graeme Boyce

December 22, 2014

NDP urges UN to reiterate its opposition to applying religious discrimination to refugees

The Conservative plan to apply religious discrimination to the selection of Syrian refugees for resettlement in Canada stands against UN policies that say “... more

By Unpublished Admin.

December 21, 2014

Crime in Michele Heights

Police Inspector Hartley (Ottawa Citizen, Dec. 17/14) is bang-on when he says "Solving youth gang crime a community responsibility, not just a police matter",... more

By Alex Cullen

December 18, 2014

Open letter to Wildrose members from former leader Danielle Smith

Open letter to Wildrose members: Today is an historic day for Alberta. We believe the time is right to unify our conservative family under shared principles... more

By Unpublished Admin.

December 18, 2014

Goliath Vs. Goliath

Last week’s massive email leak at Sony revealed a number of unsavoury things about the company from the racist comments of Sony co-chairman Amy Pascal, to the... more

By Open Media

December 17, 2014

Democracy Watch calls on Stephen Harper to come clean about who paid off his leadership campaign costs

OTTAWA – Today, Democracy Watch launched a letter-writing campaign calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to finally come clean about who paid off his costs... more

By Democracy Watch

December 15, 2014

Poor public policy on proposed tax exemption

I am puzzled by the lack of reaction to David Reevely’s excellent article, which reported on a proposal before council to exempt a specific property owner (... more

By William (Bill) Toms

December 13, 2014

Environmental groups ask NEB to include climate change when assessing pipeline projects

To: Mr. Watson, Chairman National Energy Board of Canada Mr. Watson, We, the undersigned organizations and groups are writing to clearly demand the... more

By Ecology Ottawa

December 12, 2014

Heading to D.C. to show decision-makers that Internet users ‘gon run this town

This post is from OpenMedia and does not represent the Fair Deal Coalition. On behalf of OpenMedia and our growing international community of supporters, I... more

By Open Media

December 11, 2014

A look at our amazing accomplishments in 2014!

I’d like to start off by first thanking everyone who joined in helping to make 2014 an incredible year of growth, transformation and kindness at PACT. With the... more

By PACT URBAN PEACE PROGRAM TORONTO

December 11, 2014

NCC releases Linear Park along Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway - Consultation Report

Today, the NCC released the consultation report for the planning workshop held on May 27, 2014, regarding a linear park along the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway... more

By Unpublished Admin.

December 11, 2014

Senator Bob Runciman: Join me in supporting Lisa for Leader

Dear friends, I am writing to announce my endorsement and support for my friend, Lisa MacLeod, as the next leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party... more

By Lisa MacLeod

December 10, 2014

It's time for Ontario to liberate local beer

It's time for Ontario to liberate local beer. It makes no sense to persist in enabling big beer to have an unfair advantage over our homegrown craft breweries... more

By Mike Schreiner

December 9, 2014

Protection of Public Participation Act

I am pleased to inform you that our government is taking steps to protect the freedom of people who speak out on matters of public interest. The Protection... more

By Yasir Naqvi

December 7, 2014

Protection of Public Participation Act

Dear Friends, I am pleased to inform you that our government is taking steps to protect the freedom of people who speak out on matters of public interest. The... more

By Yasir Naqvi

December 3, 2014