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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]
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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Unpublished Admin.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]
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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]
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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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Cartoon of Justin Trudeau tossing a book on Ethics into a bottomless pit
Michael Geist: Trudeau Likens Bill C-18 Battle To World War Two Fight for Democracy as Government Suspends Meta Advertising (But Not Liberal Party Ads)
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By Michael Geist
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By James O'Grady
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Simple Sanitation in Gatineau
Simple Sanitation in Gatineau
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By Peter Karwacki
June 16, 2023
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Song Unavailable
Chinese Outlawed HK Pro-Democracy Anthem: Glory to Hong Kong
 
By mimi lee
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Physical Seperation is the Key for Cyclists
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By Peter Karwacki
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Hard to understand
Hard to understand
Percentage Inceases have led to gross inequities
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By Peter Karwacki
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picture of difference social media companies
Michael Geist: Ready, Fire, Aim: Eleven Thoughts on the CRTC’s Bill C-11 Consultations
The CRTC last week released the first three of at least nine planned consultations on the implementation of Bill C-11 (I was out of the country teaching an... more
 
By Michael Geist
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Mona Fortier, Treasury Board president and Liberal MP for Ottawa-Vanier
Mona Fortier, Treasury Board president and Liberal MP for Ottawa-Vanier
Mona Fortier: An open letter to public servants and Canadians
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By Unpublished Admin.
April 25, 2023
EV plugged into a home electrical outlet
EV plugged into a home electrical outlet
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Person with umbrella surveying ice storm damage, with fallen trees, hydro wires covered in ice, and parked along the street.
Person with umbrella surveying ice storm damage, with fallen trees, hydro wires covered in ice, and parked along the street.
Hydro Ottawa: A message to our customers
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By Unpublished Admin.
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In response to The Watsonics, Part 8: Structure and Function, Not Tax Credits
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By Peter Karwacki
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CSIS Report 2021
CSIS Report 2021
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By Unpublished Admin.
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Kiska the Killer Whale; Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur | We Animals Media
Kiska the Killer Whale; Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur | We Animals Media
Animal Justice: Don’t Let Kiska’s Death Be In Vain
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By James O'Grady
March 25, 2023
Canadian Parliament Buildings
Canadian Parliament Buildings
Democracy Watch: Commissioner of Lobbying sends letter to House Ethics Committee for secret meetings on her proposed gutting of key ethical lobbying rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, March 21—Today, Democracy Watch released the letter it sent to the House of Commons Ethics Committee responding to the letter... more
 
By Democracy Watch
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Colleen Taylor, Executive Director, Olde Forge Community Resource Centre
Colleen Taylor, Executive Director, Olde Forge Community Resource Centre
Media Release: Provincial underfunding leading to cuts to services for seniors & disabled persons
Provincial underfunding leading to cuts to services for seniors & disabled persons, says Olde Forge CRC OTTAWA, March 21, 2023 – Thousands of vulnerable... more
 
By Alex Cullen
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