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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Unpublished Admin.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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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

Managing conflict in the workplace

Conflict is something we all have to live with. It is a part of our make-up going back 10′s of thousands of years ago. It is how we handle it that can make the... more

By David Stein

April 4, 2014

Ecology Ottawa Raises Concerns Over Train Traffic, Oil Spills from Energy East

For Immediate Release Ecology Ottawa Raises Concerns Over Train Traffic, Oil Spills from Energy East April 3, Ottawa – While TransCanada is holding their... more

By Ecology Ottawa

April 3, 2014

Eve Adams controversy: Letter to Harper criticizes Conservative MP's behaviour

Letter To Stephen Harper From Mark Fedak

By Unpublished Admin.

April 2, 2014

Pat Burns' Open Letter to Allan Rock re: Ottawa Gee-Gees Hockey Team

By way of introduction, I am a 5th year student-athlete, set to graduate at the end of this term. I have spent the duration of my time at the University of... more

By Unpublished Admin.

April 2, 2014

TSB Rail Safety Advisory Letter re: OC Transpo buses traversing crossings with activated AWD protection

25 February 2014 His Worship Jim Watson Mayor, City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1 Subject: RAIL SAFETY ADVISORY LETTER – 01/14... more

By Unpublished Admin.

March 31, 2014

The Legacy of Canada’s First Female War Artist

Ten small oil paintings by Molly Lamb Bobak have recently been installed in a memorial exhibition at the Canadian War Museum. Bobak (1920-2014) was the last of... more

By Maureen Korp

March 30, 2014

TSB Rail Safety Advisory Letter re: Reported malfunction of transitway automatic crossing protection

25 February 2014 His Worship Jim Watson Mayor, City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1 Dear Mr. Mayor: Subject: RAIL SAFETY ADVISORY... more

By Unpublished Admin.

March 30, 2014

Monarch butterflies endured harsh winter

Its very sad to hear that the Monarch butterfly population has declined again this year after a harsh winter. Its a problem we need to try to fix. I like the... more

By James O'Grady

March 29, 2014

Pierre Poilievre: "I don't agree with them"

The recognized non-partisan experts keep telling us one thing. But, our very partisan politicians keep telling us that they don't believe the experts - just... more

By Qais GHANEM

March 28, 2014