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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Unpublished Admin.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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Mayor Watson misrepresents MPP MacLaren's position on Carp landfill

Mr Mayor, Last week you suggested that MPP Maclaren was working against you with respect to the Carp dump issue. Your public comment made at Keith Egli's‎ open... more

By Ottawa Taxpayers' Advocacy Group

October 2, 2013

Only One Number Matters – 95 Percent

This post is adapted from Maggie Fox’s blog article entitled More Certain Than Ever. Maggie Fox is the CEO of the Climate Reality Project and a blogger. The ... more

By Rolly Montpellier

October 1, 2013

Cowardly Act by Police

Those who would blindly defend police actions are always quick to placate the angry citizens by wagging their fingers back and saying “let’s wait for the facts... more

By M. Gratton

September 27, 2013

Who are we protecting, who should we be protecting?

There is a movement to have Canada’s 2nd safe injection site placed in the Nation’s Capital. The question that is bouncing around my head is, who does the... more

By Rob Dekker

September 27, 2013

Let's make our voices heard - Ottawa says no to Tar Sands pipeline

Dear Ottawa residents, We're just a few days away from the Rally on the Rideau River to keep the 613 Tar Sands Free, and I'm really excited. Over 200 people... more

By Ecology Ottawa

September 26, 2013

Justin Trudeau & Bottled Water

Good afternoon Justin, I wrote to you back in April questioning why you still used/drank bottled water especially after you wrote this article back in 2008:... more

By Manuel Costa

September 25, 2013

Check out the first edition of Unpublished Ottawa's Newsletter

Check out the first edition of UnpublishedOttawa.com's eNewsletter at: http://bit.ly/18nd86L. If you didn't receive our newsletter and would like to keep... more

By Unpublished Admin.

September 24, 2013

Dear Ottawa Residents.... What if you had a roadmap to making a difference in the City?

Dear Ottawa Residents, What are you passionate about? What do you wish you could change in Ottawa? Now ask yourself... What are you going to do to make that... more

By Citizens Academy

September 24, 2013

Re: Hope is not a strategy against the next bus disaster. A plan, anyone?

Hog wash! The easiest, cheapest and most sensible solution can be made without knowing the cause. Changing the bus schedule as David Jeanes and Kelly Egan... more

By James O'Grady

September 23, 2013

7th Ottawa Peace Festival

This is an invitation to all Ottawa area residents, The 7th annual Ottawa Peace Festival is taking place over the next 12 days at venues across the City. This... more

By Ottawa PeaceFestival

September 21, 2013

Polarizing response

Re: Police push back after outrage over killing of fawn, Sept. 14. Recent incidents involving wildlife in this region show how polarized the response of... more

By Ontario Wildlife Coalition

September 20, 2013

September 29th - Rally for the Rideau River to Keep the 613 Tar Sands Free

Dear Ottawa residents, We're only a few weeks away from our Rally for the Rideau River on September 29th, and we want to encourage you to be there. It will be... more

By Ecology Ottawa

September 18, 2013

Make Every Vote Count 2015 Campaign Rally

Dear Canadians! Is your vote counting towards your first choice of political representative or do you feel like Canadian politics is a game of chance and your... more

By Liz Couture

September 18, 2013

De-funding is the New Book Burning

Science is supposed to be the objective arbitrator between ideological extremes in our democracy. Some people readily consume information at face value. Others... more

By Celeste Cote

September 17, 2013

Green Party: Here’s where $100-million would be explosive

Published: Monday, 09/16/2013 12:00 am EDT Re: “One of biggest hurdles to innovation is access to capital: Rickford,” (The Hill Times online, Sept. 9). The... more

By Jean-Luc Cooke

September 16, 2013