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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Unpublished Admin.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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"24 Hours of Reality - The Cost of Carbon" with Al Gore

Please join the Climate Reality Canada team in Ottawa to participate in former Vice President and Nobel Laureate, Al Gore's "24 Hours of Reality: The Cost of... more

By Jay Smith

October 18, 2013

Killing of an Elk

I read with sadness and disgust about the elk that was shot and killed on Tuesday last week. Roads were closed, traffic diverted, humans were at risk of being... more

By Sharon Wolfe

October 15, 2013

Re: If this elk never had a chance, no wayward animal does

Mohammed Adam’s article on the unnecessary destruction of a wild elk in Ottawa will resonate with many people who have expressed anger and frustration on other... more

By Ontario Wildlife Coalition

October 14, 2013

Peter Hume crosses the line in weak defence of City planner

How can not following the planning process, submitting an application under a fake name and requiring ‘unforeseen’ zoning amendments—all actions taken by a... more

By James O'Grady

October 12, 2013

Journalism School Chief Condemns City Media blacklist

I understand that the blog Bulldog Ottawa, managed by former Ottawa Citizen editor Ken Gray, has been cut off from the timely dissemination of press releases... more

By Joe Banks

October 9, 2013

#Oct7Proclaim

October 7, 1763, marked the signing of the British Royal Proclamation, an historic document that legally mandated Canada to recognize Indigenous land rights.... more

By Unpublished Admin.

October 6, 2013

Ottawa bridges not meeting taxpayer test

Ottawa city engineers and those who sign contracts on behalf of taxpayers have once again demonstrated a lack of skill and understanding. The pedestrian bridge... more

By Bruce Webster

October 5, 2013

Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators; the Battle Begins

Saturday night will bring the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators together for the first time this season. This early meeting should set the pace between... more

By Mike Smith

October 4, 2013

Game misconduct for fighting will improve NHL hockey, reduce injuries

The 2013 NHL season kicked off Tuesday night in fine fashion with a classic tilt here in Canada between the Toronto Maple Leafs and their long time rivals the... more

By James O'Grady

October 4, 2013

Complete Streets crunch time – voice your support today

Dear Ottawa residents, Wednesday, October 9th is an important day for the City of Ottawa as it tables its draft Transportation Master Plan (TMP), which will... more

By Ecology Ottawa

October 3, 2013

What Energy East might really cost us all

Here is what I sent to my representatives: David McGuinty, MP, Ottawa South - Liberal John Fraser, MPP, Ottawa South - Liberal Maria McRae, Councillor for... more

By James Mihaychuk

October 3, 2013

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