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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Unpublished Admin.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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O'Grady family history

Cormac Cas was King of Thomond around the fifth century and he spawned a tribal grouping known as the Dál gCais or Dalcassians which dominated Munster until... more

By James O'Grady

September 9, 2013

Open Letter from World Scientists to All Governments Concerning Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

We, the undersigned scientists, call for the immediate suspension of all environmental releases of GM crops and products, both commercially and in open field... more

By Unpublished Admin.

September 9, 2013

Sunken Villages of the St. Lawrence Seaway

“We are what we were.” - Art Buckland (Sunken Villages interviewee, August 2013) Art can reflect both who we were and who we are. It can help us tell ourselves... more

By Louis Helbig

September 7, 2013

The Ottawa Casino Debacle - Simply a repeat of past performance

How City Council has handled the Casino affair should not be a surprise to citizens. We had a foretaste of it under the former Council when they abruptly... more

By Brian Tansey

September 6, 2013

Oil, Black Gold's Dark Footprint on the World

Oil, a dramatic exhibition of 56 large-format, digital chromogenic prints by Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky, has a story to tell. Edward Burtynsky’s... more

By Maureen Korp

September 6, 2013

The Risky Enbridge pipeline that will hurt Ontario

Enbridge’s proposal to ship tar sands oil through Ontario threatens the health and well being of our communities, water and farmland. The proposal is all risk... more

By Mike Schreiner

September 4, 2013

I want Bill C-518 passed

Dear Sir, I want Bill C-518 passed. I understand that you, John Williamson, a Conservative MP from New Brunswick, have introduced Bill C-518, a private members... more

By Earle Rheaume

September 4, 2013

Green Party leader letter to National Energy Board re: Line 9 pipeline

National Energy Board 444 Seventh Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 0X8 Dear National Energy Board, I’m writing on behalf of Green Party supporters across Ontario... more

By Mike Schreiner

September 4, 2013

Re: Sick lynx in west Quebec put down

While you do have to kill an animal to test brain tissue for rabies, there was absolutely no valid reason to suspect this animal had rabies, given that rabies... more

By Ontario Wildlife Coalition

September 2, 2013

Plasco and the problem with plasma gasification

Dear Councillor McRae, In light of a rejection of garbage incineration as a possibility for Ottawa, which reportedly you expressed at last Thursday's... more

By JP Unger

September 2, 2013

Winning the 'Climate Change' conversation

As a Climate Leader (Climate Leadership Corps) I’m using resources made available to me to disseminate the message about climate change. The following includes... more

By Rolly Montpellier

September 1, 2013

Price of gasoline

Dear Pierre, I know I have written to you many times on this and will continue to do so. The price of gasoline is getting out of hand. Sure blame it on the... more

By Rich McCarthy

August 31, 2013

Pipelines are vulnerable to attack

To the editor: Good to know the Senate committee on energy and the environment has tallied pipeline "accidents" at an average of 9 each year 2006-10; and only... more

By Maureen Korp

August 31, 2013

Re: What we learned from the casino fight

This could have all been avoided if the City had conducted proper public consultations at the very beginning. An honest approach is always the best. I really... more

By James O'Grady

August 29, 2013

Committee says it has no "conclusive" proof chemical weapons were used

Dear Canadians, In Canada we believe that a person is innocent until proven guilty. Until and unless the Syrian government is found guilty of gassing its own... more

By Earle Rheaume

August 29, 2013