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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Unpublished Admin.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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Ottawa The Great City #2

Who is responsible for Rideau Street? Councillor Mathieu Fleury, that is who. Well this is a call to YOU Mathieu. This is your challenge Councillor. Time to... more

By Shawn Gilmore

April 24, 2014

Hunters Who Want to Kill Bears Change their Tune

Judging from newspaper reports, there seems to be a bit of a change in how the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) is trying to promote the spring... more

By Barry Kent MacKay

April 24, 2014

My submission to OEB, re: Energy East Pipeline

My main concern with the Energy East pipeline is with the quality of the product being transported. Whether transported through a pipeline or by rail, however... more

By James O'Grady

April 23, 2014

Academics pan 'Fair Elections Act' in new Open letter

Last month, more than 160 professors signed an open letter to express grave concerns about the damage to Canadian democracy that the “Fair Elections Act,” Bill... more

By Unpublished Admin.

April 23, 2014

Video: Earth Day 2014, A look back

Today is Earth Day! Please take a minute to watch this video of Elizabeth May and Bruce Hyer talking about their involvement in planning the world's first ever... more

By Elizabeth May

April 22, 2014

Advice to Feds about Canada's Seal Hunt: Here's How to Impress the EU

You may wonder why I, a long time opponent of Canada’s east coast commercial seal hunt, would offer advice to those who fight people like me: the Canadian... more

By Barry Kent MacKay

April 21, 2014

Wildlife birthing and tree removal in the City of Ottawa

Dear Marianne, I am writing with respect to the clear-cutting of trees at the corner of Terry Fox and Old Second Line roads. It is very frustrating to... more

By Donna DuBreuil

April 18, 2014

Stop C-23

Bill C-23 is a travesty. To overhaul our election laws without consulting the rest of Parliament shows the complete and utter disregard that the Conservative... more

By Tara Ferrell

April 18, 2014

Ottawans Prove Great Interest in Impact Investing

Co-ops preference shares selling out quickly for renewable energy and local food The Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-op and the West End Well Co-op, Ottawa’s latest... more

By Ottawa Renewable Energy Cooperative

April 17, 2014

Tree Clearing in Trillium Woods

Marianne, You promised publicly, on behalf of the City of Ottawa, that the City would not approve any tree clearing in Phases 7 & 8 until after public... more

By Paul Renaud

April 16, 2014

Why I Am Running - Letter to the editor, Centretown Buzz

Dear editor, On January 29, I announced that I am running for Ottawa city council in Somerset ward. Many have asked, “In the face of tough competition, why... more

By Jeff Morrison

April 16, 2014

Naturalized Canadians between the oath to save Canada and the vote to break it

The separatist discourse may not be a serious theme in Quebec politics for at least the next four years after the defeat of the PQ in the last election. The... more

By Yasser Harrak

April 16, 2014

Meet the Faces of 'New Ottawa'

Traditionally, political campaigns have sought out endorsements from the big leagues and this is meant to persuade voters into favouring their campaign. But... more

By Martin Canning

April 16, 2014

Environmental regulation and First Nations

Very few urban Canadians or southern Canadians have travelled to and spent time on the "Rez", as First Nations reserves are sometimes affectionately nicknamed... more

By Jan Triska

April 15, 2014

Where Will the Grandchildren Live? An Alternative View of Retirement

Dear Lillian: When your mother was the age you are now, she deeply changed my world view by wrapping her little arms around my neck and calling me "Daddy." ... more

By Mike Nickerson

April 15, 2014