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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Unpublished Admin.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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Ottawa Municipal Election: United Community Vote Made The Difference in Kitchissippi

As we know, most people are indifferent to elections, and surprisingly for municipal ones (which directly affect us the most), even more so. However, in Ottawa... more

By Joe Foster

December 3, 2014

Developing Nations Need Renewable Energy

Several years ago I helped to launch a new business that we envisioned would enable developing nations around the world to power themselves, to in effect power... more

By Graeme Boyce

December 2, 2014

URGENT ACTION -- Prominent Afghani artist Hanifa Alizada Denied Canadian Visa

From: Dianne Varga Sent: November 25, 2014 10:02 PM To: Chris.Alexander@parl.gc.ca Cc: Elizabeth.May@parl.gc.ca Subject: URGENT ACTION -- Afghan artist and... more

By Dianne Varga

November 27, 2014

Carling Avenue LRT Concept Design Study

Rationale for Carling Corridor Implementation Issues Network Integration Operations Concept Capital cost Maintenance Facility Why Carling Avenue? Professor... more

By Clive Doucet

November 25, 2014

Letter to Canada Post concerning Community Mailboxes

Dear Mrs. Traversy, I feel compelled to write you this open letter because my answer to the community mailboxes questionnaire can only fail to convey what I... more

By Terrence Lonergan

November 25, 2014

LRT Phase 2 - need for Plan B

There has been much gnashing of teeth and frothing of the mouth regarding the NCC's recent rejection of the City's plan to extend its LRT plan along the Ottawa... more

By Alex Cullen

November 25, 2014

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

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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