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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Unpublished Admin.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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7th Ottawa Peace Festival
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By Ottawa PeaceFestival
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Polarizing response
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By Ontario Wildlife Coalition
September 20, 2013
September 29th - Rally for the Rideau River to Keep the 613 Tar Sands Free
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By Ecology Ottawa
September 18, 2013
Make Every Vote Count 2015 Campaign Rally
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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
Rassembler plutôt qu’exclure
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By Maria Mourani
September 15, 2013
Recommendation re: City of Ottawa Participation in OLG RFP Process
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By Kanata Chamber of Commerce
September 15, 2013
LIMITATIONS OF LANDFILL REGULATIONS EXPLAINED TO THE ONTARIO MINISTER OF THE ENVIRONMENT
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By Joe Wallach
September 15, 2013
The Real Problem of Landfills in Ontario - The Ministry of the Environment
On the web page, http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/environment/en/about/index.htm)the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) trumpets: "The Ministry of the Environment is... more
 
By Joe Wallach
September 15, 2013
Follow Up to "The Real Problem of Landfills in Ontario - The Ministry of the Environment"
The letter from Ms. Garcia-Wright, attached to the open letter entitled "The Real Problem of Landfills in Ontario - The Ministry of the Environment" received a... more
 
By Joe Wallach
September 15, 2013
Letter to Jim Watson, re: Tar Free 613
Dear Jim Watson, TransCanada has announced plans to convert a gas pipeline to carry up to 1.1 million barrels a day (130 million litres) of Albertan tar sands... more
 
By Nihal Khader
September 13, 2013
Taking the Lead on Climate Change
I am troubled by the number of engineers who persist in denying climate science. Multiple independent surveys have found that 97% of climate scientists (i.e.... more
 
By Yannick Trottier
September 11, 2013
Open letter to Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario Re. the Carp Dump
When you became Premier, you committed to a more open and accountable government and to give municipalities more say in issues and projects that had... more
 
By Harold Moore
September 11, 2013
Dumps in the 21st Century. Really?
Man has been making garbage since he got kicked out of the garden. At first, it was no big deal. The refuse in those days was things like bones, broken wooden... more
 
By Nick Vandergragt
September 10, 2013