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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Unpublished Admin.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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Canadians to Senators: Do the right thing and remove online spying from Bill C-13

Online Spying Bill C-13 is now at a crucial stage in the Canadian Senate, where it faces its last hurdle before becoming the law of the land. Key senators on... more

By Open Media

November 24, 2014

Energy East Pipeline roadshow in north Grenville TCPL

Well, I visited the TCPL " roadshow " in North Grenville at the municipal Center today to examine the reversal of flow of an existing pipeline form Gas to Oil... more

By Guy Annable

November 24, 2014

Letter to Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau: Use 'Distracted Driver' funds to cover 'Ottawa Attack' overtime

Dear Chief Bordeleau, I am writing in regards to your recent media interview regarding the $250,000 in overtime costs that your department incurred as a result... more

By Guy Annable

November 24, 2014

NCC Says No to Partially Buried Parkway LRT

Ottawa’s western light rail transit corridor: National Capital Commission proposes Rochester Field option Following its Board meeting this week, the National... more

By Unpublished Admin.

November 21, 2014

Ottawa’s Next 4 Years – Think Big

With the most recent municipal election in the bag, it’s time to look forward. First and foremost, congrats to the many Ottawa residents who threw their hats... more

By Chris Henderson

November 21, 2014

Local Environmental Groups Targeted by TransCanada, to Confront Company at Open House in Ottawa Area

Ottawa-Based Groups Shocked at TransCanada ‘Dirty Tactics’ Campaign Company to Face Opposition at Kemptville Open House Kemptville, Ontario – November 18, 2014... more

By Ecology Ottawa

November 18, 2014

Nov 27: A New Direction for Science Policy in Canada? Get Science Right!

On November 27, join us for an evening with journalist Mike De Souza to discuss the impact of the federal government's current approach to science policy,... more

By Angela Regnier

November 18, 2014

TransCanada Plans Energy-East Open House in Ottawa-Area as Local Groups Plan Intervention

November 17, 2014 – Kemptville – TransCanada is planning to return to the Ottawa-area on Tuesday, November 18th, to host an open-house around its controversial... more

By Ecology Ottawa

November 17, 2014

Better Science, Better Policy panel discussion Nov. 21st

Please join us for the Better Science, Better Policy panel discussion on Friday, Nov. 21st at the amphitheatre of the Heron Road Community Centre in south... more

By James Mihaychuk

November 13, 2014

Help Build a Roof for Seniors at the Osgoode Care Centre

We have entered the Aviva Community Fund competition and we need your help to win funding for a new roof! Please log on to https://www.avivacommunityfund.org/... more

By Kim Sheldrick

November 12, 2014

saveONenergy FOR BUSINESS Programs Help Businesses Across Ontario Further Reduce Energy Costs

Ottawa, November 10, 2014 — Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Energy, hosted an event today at a Tim Hortons restaurant in Ottawa to raise awareness about Ontario’s... more

By Bob Chiarelli

November 10, 2014

Why I am running to be Ontario PC Leader

Dear Ontario residents, I am running for the Ontario PC Leadership because I believe a strong Ontario needs a strong PC Party. As our next leader, I will... more

By Lisa MacLeod

November 9, 2014

Sellng the Farm?

The news that the Federal Government (read John Baird) has, through the NCC, given 60 acres of land currently on the Central Experimental Farm to the Civic... more

By Edward Farnworth

November 8, 2014

Terrorism in Ottawa

Events in Quebec on October 20th, and then Ottawa on October 22nd, that saw two soldiers murdered, have come to make me fearful. Not of terrorism, of course... more

By Barry Kent MacKay

November 8, 2014

Urgent action - MPs debating bill to bring back long-form census TODAY!

Dear Canadians, Good decisions need good numbers. Today, MPs will be debating Bill C-626 that proposes to amend the Statistics Act in order to reinstate the... more

By Katie Gibbs

November 6, 2014