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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Unpublished Admin.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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Vote for a Liveable Ottawa!

Who doesn’t want safer roads? During the run up to the 2014 elections it became clear once again that Ottawa’s residents want traffic to slow down. In Knoxdale... more

By Citizens for Safe Cycling

October 22, 2014

Improving Ottawa's Transit by incorporating existing rail infrastructure into our mass transit plan

For Immediate Release Ottawa, Oct. 20 - During the 2014 Ottawa municipal election campaign many new and not so new ideas have resurfaced as possible solutions... more

By Guy Annable

October 22, 2014

What is going on in College Ward?

College Ward is proving to be a microcosm of what is right and wrong with this election. In College Ward there are four candidates; the incumbent Rick... more

By Rob Dekker

October 22, 2014

90% of council candidates willing to oppose Energy East? That’s surprising.

Hi Ottawa residents, In the lead-up to the municipal election, we asked every candidate their views on the proposed Energy East pipeline. Their responses... more

By Ecology Ottawa

October 21, 2014

Some more endorsements

Here are eight more endorsements that were not easy but still not the hardest. The wards covered in this post include both incumbent wards and open wards. I’... more

By Blake Batson

October 21, 2014

'Power Broker' Influence on Municipal Elections Is Too Great

No, he's not Tim. Alex Cullen is saying that businesses and members of a family owned business should not have undue influence over an election that is about... more

By James O'Grady

October 21, 2014

Strengthening Ottawa’s Centre: The Case for Renewal on Merivale Road

If you live and drive in Ottawa, chances are you’ve been on Merivale, probably a number of times. The road is, after all, hard to avoid. Located at the... more

By Terrence Lonergan

October 20, 2014

Standing apart from other candidates in Somerset Ward

Born and raised in Ottawa, I have been living in Somerset Ward for almost 30 years. I have been involved in my community from the moment I moved here. I have... more

By Denis Schryburt

October 20, 2014

Run the City as a Business, not a Sandbox

“Business” as Usual At City Hall? I decided about 3 years ago I was going to run for the position of Ward 5 City Councillor. In the time between then and now,... more

By Alexander Aronec

October 20, 2014

MEDIA RELEASE: Jim Watson commits to bringing in a site alteration by-law

At the Ecology Ottawa debate on the Environment of September 24, candidate mayor Jim Watson, in response to a question from the Greenspace Alliance, committed... more

By Erwin Dreessen

October 19, 2014

My Commitments to the Residents and Communities of Ward 9

In order to ensure residents’ best interests are being served at all times, I promise to do the following three things if elected Councillor for Ward 9:... more

By Cristian Lambiri

October 19, 2014

Traffic Safety (Speeding and Traffic Volume) on Tiverton Drive, Ward 9

Tiverton Drive and Councillor Egli - The Great Divide I think it appropriate at this time of Municipal Elections and in particular your campaign for re-... more

By Phillip Dempsey

October 19, 2014

Sign of the Times?

While out door knocking today I was told of a possible issue in Ward 5 where one candidate supposedly has been removing another’s signs and replacing them with... more

By Alexander Aronec

October 18, 2014

Who has what it takes to be Ottawa’s next City Idol? Find out Thursday, Oct 23rd!

Ottawa City Idol will bring some of Ottawa’s prominent community leaders together this coming Thursday evening, to go head-to-head and compete for the... more

By Ottawa 123

October 18, 2014

Para Transpo and Equality of Service

Para Transpo in Ward 5 is an issue I have had firsthand experience with. My father has been disabled for over 10 years and for the first 7 plus of those he... more

By Alexander Aronec

October 18, 2014