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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Unpublished Admin.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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My commitments to helping end violence against women: Hollaback! Survey

Hollaback! Ottawa, an organization dedicated to ending street harassment, has asked candidates to make specific commitments to ending gender-based violence. It... more

By Jeff Leiper

September 29, 2014

City Makers: You are invited to a citizen chat

October 1st. You're Invited! R.S.V.P. Cynicism about politics can be disheartening. Cities are complex. We face many challenges including poverty, the need for... more

By Citizens Academy

September 27, 2014

Going to war in Iraq and Syria

To: pm@pm.gc.ca Cc: elizabeth.may@parl.gc.ca; justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca; thomas.mulcair@parl.gc.ca Subject: going to war in Iraq and Syria Importance: High... more

By Dianne Varga

September 27, 2014

Elections Survey: Candidates Agree Urgent Action Needed on Climate Change

OTTAWA (September 27, 2014): – Just days after incumbent mayor Jim Watson said in an environmental all candidates debate that the city has “a moral and... more

By Ecology Ottawa

September 27, 2014

Why I am running for City Council in Ward 9

I am running for the office of Councillor in Ward 9 (Knoxdale-Merivale) because I love this community. My wife and I, have called Nepean home most our adult... more

By Cristian Lambiri

September 26, 2014

Why we need to raise the entry fee for municipal politics

I have been paying close attention to all the ward races in the upcoming 2014 municipal election. Specifically, On Rogers television, our community television... more

By Guy Annable

September 25, 2014

Where are all the women?

Of the 24 City Hall elected officials, only six are women. They are Jan Harder, Marianne Wilkinson, Diane Deans, Dianne Holmes, Katherine Hobbs and Maria... more

By Blake Batson

September 24, 2014

City should not be at mercy of developers

(Ottawa, September 24, 2014) Today, Catherine Fortin LeFaivre, candidate for council in Rideau-Vanier, announced that she would fight Trinity Group's request... more

By Catherine Fortin LeFaivre

September 24, 2014

City Planning Committee Sept. 23 agenda - $7.7 million sewer extension: Claridge, Minto and Richcraft and the question of optics

Tomorrow (September 23, 2014) the City of Ottawa`s planning committee will be dealing with an agenda item - the extension of the South Nepean Sewer Collector,... more

By Alex Cullen

September 22, 2014

Ottawa taxpayers can't afford a new public library

No matter how much spin Kent Kirkpatrick has placed in his new library proposal and business plan, coupled with the Mayor and City Councillors inability to... more

By Earle Rheaume

September 22, 2014

Change is in the air of Ward 5 - West Carleton-March

Change is in the air - and on the lawns of West Carleton-March. If one were to travel the 832 kms of roads in Ward 5 - West Carleton-March, one would see... more

By Jonathan Mark

September 22, 2014

The Unannounced in the Forum of Ideas for Quebec

The Forum of Ideas for Quebec, in I which I had the honor to participate, is another success achieved by the Quebec Liberal Party. It is rare to see a... more

By Yasser Harrak

September 21, 2014

Catch Ottawa's Mayoral All-Candidates Debate on The Environment, Sept. 24th

Election season has begun in the City of Ottawa and Ecology Ottawa is organizing a mayoral all-candidates debate on the environment Wednesday September 24th at... more

By Ecology Ottawa

September 21, 2014

Inequity in Ontario Tax Credit for low income tenants needs to be revised

Dear Minister Sousa: I am writing to you to suggest a change to the design of the Ontario Tax Credit for lower income tenants. Let me frame the problem... more

By William (Bill) Toms

September 20, 2014

UKRAINE: A Concern for President Poroshenko

President Poroshenko will be greeted as a valiant warrior who must be aided still more in his fight "to 'blunt Russian expansionism' in the region. '." http://... more

By Joe Hueglin

September 17, 2014