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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Unpublished Admin.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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Jeff Leiper to supporters: NO MORE DONATIONS PLEASE!

Hello supporters, Pat O’Brien here. I’m Jeff’s Campaign Chair, and he asked me to send you the following message: “Please don’t donate any more money to my... more

By Dennis Van Staalduinen

October 15, 2014

Ottawans deserve straight talk on accountability

I recently made some time to meet several local candidates for city councillor in Ward 16 (River) at the Hunt Club-Riverside Park Community Centre. With ten... more

By James Mihaychuk

October 14, 2014

Tree Ottawa Launches With Overwhelming Candidate Support - A Million Trees to Celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary

OTTAWA (October 14th, 2014) – Tree Ottawa, an ambitious plan to plant one million trees in Ottawa as a gift to Canada for its 150th anniversary, will be... more

By Ecology Ottawa

October 14, 2014

Media Release: 2010 Election Finances Study released today

2010 Election Finances Study reveals developers and other corporations who do business with Ottawa City Hall directed targeted campaign funds through... more

By Alex Cullen

October 14, 2014

Getting the easy endorsements out of the way

There are 24 City of Ottawa municipal government races currently underway. Some are real dog fights and others are just cake walks. By cake walk I mean, they... more

By Blake Batson

October 14, 2014

Three items that got my attention this past week in the 2014 Ottawa Election

Finally, a Political Slate! Jim Watson says he does not believe in a slate of candidates. It’s a good thing others do – it’s made for some interesting... more

By Rob Dekker

October 13, 2014

Sign Wars in College Ward 8: Why can't we all just Get along?

After the recent Ontario provincial election, we saw an unprecedented number of unregistered organization post their election meesages denouncing Hudak's... more

By Guy Annable

October 13, 2014

Everyone deserves good food close to home

First, I want to congratulate the Ottawa Food Policy Council, Just Food, the Ottawa Poverty Reduction Network, and the Coalition of Community Health Centres... more

By Jeff Leiper

October 11, 2014

Where do I stand on...?

Where do I stand on…? -LRT-needed more work before approval-stations without bathrooms? -Casino-I agree Rideau Carleton is the best location -Weekly garbage... more

By Kim Sheldrick

October 10, 2014

River Ward Candidates have Vastly Different Priorities for City Council

The Ottawa Citizen has published a ward-by-ward questionnaire and answer for all candidates in this year's municipal election. Every candidate received the... more

By Blake Batson

October 10, 2014

Recent Developments in the Middle East and the Role of Peace Professionals

On Friday, 10 October 2014, I interviewed Paul Maillet, on my co-hosted radio show, A LUTA CONTINUA, broadcast on CKCU Radio 93.1 FM in the Ottawa area. Paul... more

By Qais GHANEM

October 9, 2014

Jennifer Jennekens, Candidate for School Trustee, Zone 7

Dear Voters: As the Zone 7, School Trustee, I will actively promote an environment that is inclusive to all children. I am a strong advocator for children with... more

By Jennifer Jennekens

October 7, 2014

An open Letter To Mayor Jim Watson: The Kanata Line

Dear Jim, One great aspect about this first municipal election campaign for me running in College Ward is the opportunity to discuss the many great ideas and... more

By Guy Annable

October 7, 2014

Somerset Ward candidate Canning supports Uber in new Ottawa landscape

Oct. 6, 2014—Martin Canning, a city councillor candidate in Somerset Ward, announces today that he is supporting technology firm Uber and its peer-to-peer ride... more

By Martin Canning

October 6, 2014

Minister Chiarelli, will you support re-opening the 'City of Ottawa Act'?

Dear Minister Chiarelli, I was once told that while you were Mayor you had an understanding with the Premier of Ontario that the City of Ottawa Act would be... more

By William (Bill) Toms

October 6, 2014