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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Unpublished Admin.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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Ottawans Could be More Polite

Growing up in Canada, you hear over and over how polite and friendly Canadians are. Canadians often say in condescending ways how Americans are rude and so on... more

By Tariq Hossenbux

October 6, 2014

The Known and Unknown of the 2014 Ottawa Election

In Project Management there are knowns and unknowns. In the Risk Management of a project the known risks and unknown risks are considered into the mitigation... more

By Rob Dekker

October 5, 2014

The Angry Candidate

I have been fortunate that in Provincial elections I have a part of; the campaigning has been respectful while working to get our platforms and ‘attacks’ out... more

By Rob Dekker

October 4, 2014

Come Clean Speaker Scheer

Last week, Conservative MP Paul Calandra, supposedly answering questions in the House of Commons for Prime Minister Harper and other Cabinet ministers, refused... more

By Democracy Watch

October 4, 2014

Callaloo Soup and Why I Voted for Jim Watson

I went to a restaurant recently and ordered their callaloo soup. It's a soup made from a Spinach like leaf and is popular in the Caribbean. Anyway, I ordered... more

By Blake Batson

October 4, 2014

Community Built on Optimism Not Fear

This is my response to the letter my supporters recieved in the mail. Dear Friends & Neighbours: Today I am celebrating my supporters in Kitchissippi who ... more

By Michelle Reimer

October 3, 2014

Collaborative Mural Painting with Martin Canning

Published on Jun 26, 2014 Somerset Ward's municipal candidate Martin Canning and the New Ottawa team partner with local artists and the community to paint... more

By Martin Canning

October 3, 2014

Making Life More Affordable

Earlier this week I was proud to release three new policy planks aimed at making life more affordable for the residents of Ottawa while being more energy... more

By Cam Holmstrom

October 3, 2014

Alex Cullen says time to make renter property taxes fairer!

Yesterday (Oct. 2, 2014) I called for fairer property taxation for Ottawa’s 115,640 renter households (nearly one-third of Ottawa’s households; half of Bay... more

By Alex Cullen

October 3, 2014

Where are all the Women 2?

My last post highlighted six women running in the municipal election that are worth your consideration but there are more running than just those six. Let's... more

By Blake Batson

October 3, 2014

Ideas for Candidates Seeking Municipal Office in Ottawa, Ontario

Greetings Candidates for Mayor/Councillor in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: As of this present date (October 2, 2014) I have not heard any candidate for Ottawa Mayor... more

By Tom J Kennedy

October 3, 2014

Mandate Letters of the Ontario Government

In the letter to the Minister responsible for Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Hon. Ted McMeekin, note in particular the following sections: Improving Land... more

By Erwin Dreessen

October 2, 2014

Open Letter to Jim Watson: Follow-up to Ecology Ottawa's Environmental Debate

Dear Jim, It was a pleasant surprise, at last week's environmental debate, to hear you commit to bringing in a site alteration by-law -- a Council promise... more

By Erwin Dreessen

October 2, 2014

Fortin LeFaivre Releases Plan to Pressure Governments to Reduce Heavy Trucks in Downtown Core

Candidate will use her skills and experience as PR professional in Washington and Ottawa to launch advocacy campaign to reduce trucks from Rideau-Vanier... more

By Catherine Fortin LeFaivre

October 2, 2014

My Platform Part II

Taxes - 1st year - 1.5% increase, 2nd year 1% increase, 3rd year 1% increase, 4th year 0% tax increase. Other candidates are promising no tax increase right... more

By Darren W. Wood

October 2, 2014