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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]
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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Unpublished Admin.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]
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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]
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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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Person with umbrella surveying ice storm damage, with fallen trees, hydro wires covered in ice, and parked along the street.
Person with umbrella surveying ice storm damage, with fallen trees, hydro wires covered in ice, and parked along the street.
Hydro Ottawa: A message to our customers
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By Unpublished Admin.
April 7, 2023
In response to The Watsonics, Part 8: Structure and Function, Not Tax Credits
I ran as a a replacement for Jenna Sudds in North Kanata. The councillors under Watson chose  Kathy Currie.   Recently Ms. Currie,  amongst others, voted for a... more
 
By Peter Karwacki
April 6, 2023
CSIS Report 2021
CSIS Report 2021
CSIS Public Report 2021
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By Unpublished Admin.
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Kiska the Killer Whale; Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur | We Animals Media
Kiska the Killer Whale; Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur | We Animals Media
Animal Justice: Don’t Let Kiska’s Death Be In Vain
Kiska was born in the ocean with her family, but was stolen from the waters of Iceland when she was only three years old, and forced into a miserable existence... more
 
By James O'Grady
March 25, 2023
Canadian Parliament Buildings
Canadian Parliament Buildings
Democracy Watch: Commissioner of Lobbying sends letter to House Ethics Committee for secret meetings on her proposed gutting of key ethical lobbying rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, March 21—Today, Democracy Watch released the letter it sent to the House of Commons Ethics Committee responding to the letter... more
 
By Democracy Watch
March 25, 2023
Colleen Taylor, Executive Director, Olde Forge Community Resource Centre
Colleen Taylor, Executive Director, Olde Forge Community Resource Centre
Media Release: Provincial underfunding leading to cuts to services for seniors & disabled persons
Provincial underfunding leading to cuts to services for seniors & disabled persons, says Olde Forge CRC OTTAWA, March 21, 2023 – Thousands of vulnerable... more
 
By Alex Cullen
March 22, 2023
Chief Allan Adam (left) from the Athabasca Fort Chipewyan First Nation chats with Grand Chief Serge Simon from the Mohawks of Kanesatake at a Special Chiefs Assembly in Gatineau, Que., on Dec. 8, 2016. Photo by Mike De Souza
Chief Allan Adam (left) from the Athabasca Fort Chipewyan First Nation chats with Grand Chief Serge Simon from the Mohawks of Kanesatake at a Special Chiefs Assembly in Gatineau, Que., on Dec. 8, 2016. Photo by Mike De Souza
National Observer Opinion: Heads should roll over massive Alberta spill by Imperial Oil
Enough. It is time to do what Canada should have done decades ago and come down like a ton of bricks on oilsands companies that pollute our land and water.... more
 
By National Observer
March 13, 2023
Nancy Belanger, Integrity Commissioner of Canada
Nancy Belanger, Integrity Commissioner of Canada
Democracy Watch: 32 lawyers and professors call on House Ethics Committee to reject Lobbying Commissioner’s proposed gutting of key ethical lobbying rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OTTAWA – Today, Democracy Watch released the open letter signed by 32 lawyers and law and political science professors from across... more
 
By Democracy Watch
March 13, 2023
Cybersecurity illustration re: Bill C-26 CCSPA
Cybersecurity illustration re: Bill C-26 CCSPA
Open Media: C-26 makes dystopian secrecy REAL
Bill C-26, new cybersecurity legislation, proposes to give the Canadian government sweeping new powers including the ability to permanently disconnect anyone... more
 
By Open Media
March 13, 2023
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Row housing
Alex Cullen: A Big Hole In Housing
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By Alex Cullen
March 7, 2023
Illustration of a man smoking a cigarette in a parking lot under an overpass with trucks on it.
Illustration of a man smoking a cigarette in a parking lot under an overpass with trucks on it.
The Watsonics, Part VII: A poet goes to City Hall
Maisonneuve is a smart Montreal magazine which has the feel of a Canadian New Yorker with smart graphics, plugged in editors and a big city vibe.  At the start... more
 
By Clive Doucet
March 4, 2023
Picture of the 1st volume of the Emergencies Act Report
Picture of the 1st volume of the Emergencies Act Report
Report of the Public Inquiry into the 2022 Public Order Emergency
The Order in Council 2022-0392 requires that the report of the Public Inquiry into the 2022 Public Order Emergency be laid before each House of Parliament by... more
 
By Unpublished Admin.
February 20, 2023
Ukrainian children pictured with their Russian abductors
Ukrainian children pictured with their Russian abductors
Conflict Observatory Report: Russia’s Systematic Program of Re-education and Adoption of Ukraine's Children
INTRODUCTION Russia’s federal government has systematically relocated at least 6,000 children from Ukraine to a network of re-education and adoption facilities... more
 
By Unpublished Admin.
February 20, 2023
Aerial view of the City of Ottawa, Capital of Canada
Aerial view of the City of Ottawa, Capital of Canada
The Watsonics, Part VI: Ottawa and Uruk
You probably are thinking how could I have been so naïve? Why didn’t you rant more? In my defence, I ranted more than I wanted.  Some things are bigger than... more
 
By Clive Doucet
February 18, 2023
Council Clive Doucet Design Lansdowne Together flyer cover
Council Clive Doucet Design Lansdowne Together flyer cover
The Watsonics, Part V: Reality vs. Idealism
Councillor Diane Holmes came out to see me perform at my first public meeting after I announced that I was going to run for Regional Councillor.  Diane was the... more
 
By Clive Doucet
February 18, 2023