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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Unpublished Admin.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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The future of democracy is urban

The tipping point for cities likely went unnoticed. It could have been a baby born in a large hospital in Lagos. It might have been a Chinese farmer moving to... more

By Tobi Nussbaum

April 13, 2014

The Four Myths of Business Innovation, Myth #2: Non-profits are best suited to deliver innovation support

Jim Collins undoubtedly said it best when he discussed the entrepreneurial mindset needing to be pervasive throughout all hierarchal levels of a... more

By Ian Graham

April 13, 2014

Jim Watson running again for Mayor = shortened fitness classes

Note that our mayor will run again. After all, he's brought such light and delights to our city. Look again. Another sinkhole. Just last week I cheerfully... more

By Maureen Korp

April 13, 2014

Going Door to Door

Even at my age, I simply had to do something about this undemocratic government that rides roughshod over us Canadians, with 39% of the popular vote. So I... more

By Qais GHANEM

April 12, 2014

CBC cuts more about muzzling opposition to Conservative policy

It was only a matter of time until the government got around to taking aim at the CBC. Yes it is being explained as a “belt tightening” exercise, and a good... more

By Edward Farnworth

April 11, 2014

Inner-city Ottawa school needs help to green its school yard

Dear editor, hello readers! This letter has an 'action item', then there is a story, and then at the end there is some musing about policy issues that are... more

By Angela Keller-Herzog

April 11, 2014

Privacy Act ignores reckless and expensive government surveillance

This week, Industry Minister James Moore quietly tabled a new Digital Privacy Act in the Senate. The proposed legislation should safeguard Canadians’ privacy... more

By Open Media

April 10, 2014

Former Harper Communications Director Calls 'Fair Elections Act' Vengeance

A huge stunner from Harper’s former Communications Director Geoff Norquay today on CBC’s Power and Politics, suggesting that the Fair Elections Act is... more

By Jason Koblovsky

April 9, 2014

April 26 event: Growth, Planning, and a New Ottawa

We need to reboot the public square and the instruments of government. A compact, efficient city with a well-organized transportation system and a light... more

By Martin Canning

April 9, 2014

Pierre Poilievre attacks the messenger because he can't attack the message

Canadians are getting used to the tactics of Mr. Harper's team-of-total-control. They are no longer surprised by the persistent practice of badmouthing the... more

By Qais GHANEM

April 9, 2014

Summary Quasi-Transcript of Michael Chong at UofT Debate March 11, 2014

Summary of Michael Chong’s Keynote Address, Debate on The Reform Act, C-559, Hart House, UofT, March 11, 2014 Mr. Chong thanks the MC for the introduction and... more

By Liz Couture

April 7, 2014

OTAG petitions Ottawa City Council to enact transparency measure

Dear Mayor Jim Watson & Ottawa City Council, Friday at the hydro rally, the enclosed petition was signed by property taxpayers. On behalf of taxpayers, we... more

By Ottawa Taxpayers' Advocacy Group

April 7, 2014

Canada, a hundred years ago - A brief reflection on the intertwining of disparate events

One hundred years ago, here are some of the things that happened. The Royal Ontario Museum opened in Toronto, where, among other things, there is the world’s... more

By Barry Kent MacKay

April 6, 2014

Raging Grannies Tackle TransCanada - 'A Tar Free 613' Campaign Update

We have a few exciting updates to share with you this week. The Raging Grannies Tackle TransCanada First off, TransCanada came to Ottawa yesterday to promote... more

By Ecology Ottawa

April 5, 2014

The Fair Elections Act?

Sheila Fraser, former Auditor General of Canada, has now joined a long list of respected people to point out the dangers in the proposed legislation. In her... more

By Edward Farnworth

April 4, 2014