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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Unpublished Admin.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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Apology not a medal is in order

Sent via E-mail and Canada Post Hon. Julian Fantino Minister of Veterans Affairs House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P4 Minister Fantino, After accepting the... more

By Earle Rheaume

November 9, 2013

This is Not A Theory, Not an Opinion. This is the Cost of Carbon.

The science is settled. Our planet is heating up, and carbon pollution from Dirty Energy is to blame. The fossil fuel industry burns oil, coal and gas, sending... more

By Rolly Montpellier

November 8, 2013

Para Transpo: Efficiencies alone won't solve access challenges

Imagine if you couldn't get reliable transportation to work, appointments and other obligations. Imagine if your options for participating in the community... more

By Nathan Hauch

November 8, 2013

Raging Bull: Rob Ford rants in new video

The Toronto Star released this new video of Rob Ford today. The video shows the Mayor of Toronto staggering around an unknown dining room ranting gibberish and... more

By Unpublished Admin.

November 7, 2013

Reply to Taggart-Miller Environmental Services' Propaganda

Taggart-Miller Environmental Services (TMES) posted a propaganda-laden newsletter, entitled “Fall 2013 Newsletter” on their website at http://www.crrrc.ca/... more

By Joe Wallach

November 6, 2013

Connect the Dots: Arts Court and Student Housing

Connect the dots. The proposed Arts Court development would be an ideal location for student housing. What a wonderful way to satisfy two urgent public... more

By Philip Brown

November 6, 2013

John Stewart on Rob Ford: Back in Crack

In this video clip, Jon Stewart is from the Daily Show, rips into Toronto Mayor Rob Ford for smoking crack. The clip is from the Daily Show on November 4, 2013... more

By Unpublished Admin.

November 5, 2013

Get Ready for Winter in Gatineau Park!

Canada’s Capital Region and Winter outdoor enthusiasts get ready! The National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to announce that, weather permitting, the... more

By Unpublished Admin.

November 4, 2013

City of Ottawa urged to help homeowners save money, energy

Dear Mayor Jim Watson and Ottawa City Councillors, In May 2012, Ecology Ottawa and 16 other community groups, businesses and local energy retrofit contractors... more

By Ecology Ottawa

November 3, 2013

FunHaven, a Unique Off-site event facility

For those with children or grandchildren, Funhaven has probably become the most important play facility in your child's life. For anyone over 19 years old, you... more

By Fun Haven

November 1, 2013

This is wildlife management?

Hello Mayor Watson and Mr. Hubley, I am writing because I have grown increasingly concerned about the lack of a considered and humane wildlife policy in... more

By Colleen Fraser

October 31, 2013

Can you keep a secret?

It could be a self-parody, but it isn’t. In the wake of the breaking scandal about Canada’s espionage unit spying on the Government of Brazil, I realized I... more

By Elizabeth May

October 28, 2013

The Senate Scandal Is Really Stephen's Scandal

I tweeted last night that Andrew Coyne had the best line of the day. In his Post Media column he called the senate events “edifying” and went on to describe... more

By Elizabeth May

October 28, 2013

Unpublished Ottawa's October Newsletter

Unpublished Ottawa's October newsletter is out! Check it out at: http://bit.ly/1daAPAH If you didn't receive our newsletter and would like to keep abreast of... more

By Unpublished Admin.

October 26, 2013

Let's complete the Nepean Trail

In 2000, we bought a house in Fisher Heights, a 5 minute bike ride from Merivale Road. We had done our research and discovered that this neighbourhood is... more

By Hans Moor

October 24, 2013