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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Unpublished Admin.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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New OPP Billing Model for Municipalities

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is introducing a fairer, more transparent billing model for the municipalities it serves across the province. The new model... more

By Ontario Liberal Party

August 15, 2014

This Conservative MP thought he could pull the wool over the eyes of Canadians about government spying. It’s not working

Sometimes it’s not hard to understand why so few Canadians trust their politicians. Case in point: Kevin Sorenson, government MP and Minister of State for... more

By Open Media

August 14, 2014

BC Teachers: Sign the petition to Premier Clark

The current labour dispute between the provincial government and the British Columbia Teacher's Federation is about much more than wages and benefits - it's... more

By Paul Sinclair

August 10, 2014

Gazing at Gaza

I am having difficulty understanding much of the media and public response to the Gaza war. Much of the attention is directed to a comparison of Israeli and... more

By Bob Barrigar

August 5, 2014

Carbon Fee and Dividend. Its Time Has Come

There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come. According to Joseph Stiglitz, the world-renowned global... more

By Rolly Montpellier

August 4, 2014

Strengthening Retirement Security in Ontario

Ontario is moving ahead with a first-of-its-kind mandatory provincial pension plan that would build on the strengths of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and... more

By Ontario Liberal Party

July 30, 2014

Wolf caught in snare loses leg

This past January, I experienced a heartbreaking event while walking my dogs with a friend. I came across a young wolf caught by its hind leg in a snare, just... more

By Paula Tough

July 30, 2014

'Honour system' reporting allows contractors to steal Ottawa city water

Councilor Rick Chiarelli Chair, City of Ottawa Audit Committee Dear Mr. Chiarelli, A few weeks ago a member of KM Council approached Councilor Keith Egli’s... more

By Knoxdale-Merivale Council

July 29, 2014

Latin losing its place in English language

I am fighting a losing battle. The trouble is, kids aren’t taught Latin in school anymore. So they don’t know that for the most common gender-neutral Latin... more

By Bob Barrigar

July 29, 2014

BC teacher calls on Premier Christy Clark to properly fund public education

Open Letter to Christy Clark, Premier of British Columbia As a teacher, parent, British Columbian tax payer, and responsible Canadian Citizen, I feel obligated... more

By Paul Sinclair

July 27, 2014

Voter challenges Katherine Hobbs to commit to school crossing saftety in municipal election

Hi Katherine, As I, and many like me, are screening candidates for council to best represent our community interests, we came across your following promise: "I... more

By Ahmad Lutfi

July 27, 2014

Why vs Why Not

The question I have seen in print lately is “Why would anyone want to lead the Ontario PC Party?” The media seems intent on assuming that Ontarians would... more

By Rob Dekker

July 26, 2014

4 Canadians who have had their lives turned upside down because of Peter MacKay’s privacy deficit

It’s been a busy few months on privacy issues here at OpenMedia. Our small team has been campaigning hard on your behalf to secure effective legal protections... more

By Open Media

July 18, 2014

Building Ontario Up Today For A Brighter, Stronger Tomorrow

2014 Ontario Budget Moves Forward With Plan to Create Jobs and Grow the Economy, Build Modern Transit and Infrastructure, and Help Ontarians with Their... more

By Ontario Liberal Party

July 17, 2014

Ottawa crossing guard funding is a City responsibility--It's in the Highway Traffic Act

The Highway Traffic Act makes it absolutely clear who is responsible for funding Crossing Guards in Ottawa (and everywhere in Ontario): The Municipality. To... more

By Neil Thomson

July 17, 2014