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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Unpublished Admin.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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Nominations for Ottawa City Council are closed!

At 2:00pm last Friday, nominations for the 2014 municipal elections closed and like a casting call for a blockbuster movie, a ton of Ottawa residents are vying... more

By Blake Batson

September 17, 2014

Elections Survey: Candidates Agree – Cycling and Pedestrian Infrastructure in Ottawa Needs More Funding

Nine out of ten Ottawa City Council candidates say they will prioritize investing in pedestrian, cycling and affordable public transit infrastructure in the... more

By Ecology Ottawa

September 15, 2014

All-Candidates Debate on Transportation in Rideau-Vanier, Monday Sept. 15th

OTTAWA (September 15, 2014) – Downtown Ottawa residents will ask aspiring city councillors how they will prevent tragedies such as those of a 26-year old woman... more

By Liz Bernstein

September 15, 2014

Four propositions from the Greenspace Alliance for Ottawa's Municipal Election

September 14, 2014 Dear <candidate name>, Founded in 1997, the Greenspace Alliance works to preserve and enhance green spaces in the National Capital... more

By Erwin Dreessen

September 14, 2014

saveONenergy EXCHANGE EVENT taking place this weekend at Canadian Tire stores across Ontario

Beginning Friday and running to Sunday, September 14, people across Ontario can bring in their old, inefficient dehumidifier to any Canadian Tire store and... more

By Bob Chiarelli

September 13, 2014

Municipal election: Rules on use of city resources and social media need to be clarified and updated

Municipal election: Rules on use of city resources and social media need to be clarified and updated It is well understood that incumbents have a tremendous... more

By Catherine Fortin LeFaivre

September 12, 2014

OTTAWA RIVER ACTION PLAN: 7 years, 150 million and Quebec Has done nothing

Dear Rick Gibbons, 2nd interview request I was hoping you would remember your comments to me on Air from May 21st after you interviewed Ottawa City Councillors... more

By Guy Annable

September 11, 2014

Somerset Ward candidate Martin Canning releases his New Ottawa Plan, 2015-2018

Sept. 10, 2014—After eight months of canvassing 20,000 doors in Somerset Ward, engaging more than 5,000 people through social media and email and meeting with... more

By Martin Canning

September 10, 2014

Council to change at least 25%

With five days before the close of nominations for the 2014 municipal elections, Maria McRae was the last of the incumbents to declare their intentions. She... more

By Blake Batson

September 8, 2014

Watch the new climate change movie 'Disruption'

‘When it comes to climate change, why do we do so little when we know so much?’ Through a relentless investigation to find the answer, Disruption takes an... more

By 350 Ottawa

September 7, 2014

Hydraulic fracturing: Nova Scotia believes in "public accountability and transparency.” -Ottawa does not!

Nova Scotia Energy Minister Andrew Younger in announcing "There will be no fracking in Nova Scotia." stated that "To my mind the legislation is the essence of... more

By Joe Hueglin

September 6, 2014

BC Teachers strike continues

The teachers'strike in BC is getting out of hand. The government is playing deaf and does not care about what is happening to our children. This government... more

By Najat Sinclair-Benrbia

September 6, 2014

I endorse Thomas McVeigh in Somerset Ward

Since the end of the provincial election I have been asked to consider the possibility of submitting my name to run in Somerset for the fall Municipal Election... more

By Rob Dekker

September 5, 2014

Clinton Cowan enters Alta Vista race for Ottawa City Council

OTTAWA - Today, Clinton Cowan announces his run for councillor for Alta Vista Ward (Ward 18). He is excited about the opportunity to bring a Fresh Start for... more

By Clinton Cowan

September 4, 2014

The Ontario Government Needs a Lesson in How Energy Markets Work

Does Ontario's Minister of Energy Bob Chiarelli understand how electricity markets work? Or is he deliberately sabotaging negotiations with Quebec to justify... more

By Mike Schreiner

September 3, 2014