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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Unpublished Admin.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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Intensification in Kanata with little public consultation

The following is what was provided to the City of Ottawa Planner as feedback for a new City initiative presented at a public meeting Nov 18, 2013. This... more

By Kanata Beaverbrook Community Association

November 25, 2013

City of Ottawa 2013 Greenhouse Gas Roundtable: Next Steps

Councillor McRae: Thank you kindly for your response and the details that you provided below. With respect, I must say, however, that you have given very... more

By Martin Canning

November 25, 2013

$45 million Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge a white elephant unless connected to Bank

Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa; cc: Councillors of the Municipal Government of the City of Ottawa; Derek Moodie, Rural Affairs Office, Pierre... more

By Manotick Village Community Association

November 25, 2013

Will Philippines spur COP action?

On November 11th there was more than one set of sombre events. While those nations that observe the Armistice of 1918 gathered at cenotaphs to honour those... more

By Elizabeth May

November 21, 2013

Oil, It's Not

Re A Pipeline To Somewhere (editorial, Nov. 16): I wish your editorial had been a tad more precise in its terminology. While you assume the proposed pipelines... more

By Elizabeth May

November 20, 2013

CBC's Peter Mansbridge interviews the Ford brothers

The Rob Ford saga continues to amaze. Here is the CBC's Peter Mansbridge interview of the Ford brothers on the National last night... RELATED: Rick Mercer... more

By Unpublished Admin.

November 19, 2013

Rick Mercer's Rob Ford rant

Rick Mercer from CBC's Rick Mercer Report does this week's rant on Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. Rick's take is not what you might expect... RELATED: CBC's... more

By Unpublished Admin.

November 18, 2013

Great News for Cyclists and Pedestrians in Nepean

The Nepean Trail cycling pathway will be improved in the upcoming version of the Transportation Master Plan. The idea, borne by a member of the Trend Arlington... more

By Knoxdale-Merivale Council

November 18, 2013

Philippines' delegate speaks up on Typhoon Haiyan and climate change

On November 8, the devastating Super Typhoon Haiyan came ashore in the Philippines, killing more than 2,000 people, displacing 660,000 more, and impacting... more

By Unpublished Admin.

November 17, 2013

Ford's kitty comments keep comedy shows buzzing

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford keeps feeding the comedy shows great material. Below, Stephen Colbert from the US comedy show The Colbert Report, mocks Toronto Mayor... more

By Unpublished Admin.

November 17, 2013

Government needs assurances proposed TransCanada Energy project in Ontario's best interest

Ontario supports the pursuit of an expanded and diverse supply of energy across Canada. The potential for shared prosperity is significant, with more jobs and... more

By Bob Chiarelli

November 16, 2013

Sens MacLean should return to 'confidence building' coaching

Winning the Jack Adams trophy has changed Sens coach Paul MacLean's approach to coaching. Commentators and fans alike have been shaking their heads about why... more

By James O'Grady

November 15, 2013

Woodland Caribou don't have deep pockets

The Liberal government has made it a lot easier to destroy priceless habitats, and to kill, harm and harass endangered species. Behind closed doors, Kathleen... more

By Mike Schreiner

November 15, 2013

No LRT in Ward 9?

In preparation for the Transportation Committee meeting community associations united under the Knoxdale Merivale Council of Community Associations (KMC) in... more

By Knoxdale-Merivale Council

November 14, 2013

Rob Ford oral sex comments set off another firestorm

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford set off a firestorm again today for using explicit sexual language during an impromptu news conference outside his office, where he... more

By Unpublished Admin.

November 14, 2013