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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Unpublished Admin.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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REBOOT Ottawa’s democracy! The Ranked Ballot Ottawa initiative

Dear Ottawans, This spring, Toronto City Council voted to request permission from the province to introduce a ranked ballot voting system. This vote represents... more

By Gregory Laxton

August 2, 2013

Open letter from John Fraser to the residents of Ottawa South

Hello Ottawa South! Tomorrow is election day! I am running to be your next MPP, your community voice at Queen’s Park. I am committed to Ottawa South, and have... more

By John Fraser

July 31, 2013

The Drive for the Ontario PC Five: An Open letter to PC supporters in 5 Ontario By-Elections

An open riding is a gift for opposition parties. For Ontario voters, Christmas came in July when Kathleen Wynne called 5 By-Elections for Liberal held ridings... more

By Rob Dekker

July 28, 2013

Send a clear message on Aug. 1st, vote Green for real change!

Dear Ottawa South voters, This summer's by-elections have been nothing short of extraordinary for the Green Party. What we have achieved in Ottawa South,... more

By Taylor Howarth

July 28, 2013

“They Have Set an Ambush for Themselves”

This post provides a great backdrop for the gathering of close to one thousand people dedicated to climate change activism. The video provides a summary of 23... more

By Rolly Montpellier

July 26, 2013

Sign the Petition: Free the CBC from political interference

Dear Canadians, In most free and democratic countries, journalists hold governments accountable. Stephen Harper is trying to put an end to that. Now that Bill... more

By Friends of Canadian Broadcasting

July 25, 2013

McGuinty’s gone, but not long forgotten

I had a conversation at a tenant BBQ in Ottawa Centre, the person lived in Ottawa South and would be voting in the By-election on August 1st. Asked if they... more

By Rob Dekker

July 25, 2013

The Biosphere & Our Impact On Future Generations, Species, & Ecosystems: Problems & Solutions

The Tar Sands: Canada is a resource hinterland used to feed export markets. The tar sands are Canada's cash cow and there has never been any political will to... more

By Navneet Gupta

July 23, 2013

Are YOU on Stephen Harper's #EnemyList?

Dear Canadians, Are you on Stephen Harper's Enemy List? As political journalist, Susan Delacourt, reported in the Toronto Star, Conservatives won’t say WHO is... more

By Franke James

July 21, 2013

Climate Change Leader in Waiting…

What do you do once you know? The question is ‘What do you do once you know’? How do you silence that uncomfortable, inconvenient but compelling urgency that... more

By Rolly Montpellier

July 21, 2013

Safety advisory letter to Transport Canada on the securement of unattended locomotives

Mr. Luc Bourdon (ASR) Director General, Rail Safety Transport Canada 14th Floor, Enterprise Building 427 Laurier A venue Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Dear Mr.... more

By Unpublished Admin.

July 20, 2013

Securement of Equipment and Trains Left Unattended

Mr. Luc Bourdon (ASR) Director General, Rail Safety Transport Canada 14th Floor, Enterprise Building 427 Laurier A venue Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Dear Mr.... more

By Unpublished Admin.

July 20, 2013

Don't let it happen here

Mayflower, Arkansas? Not in our neighbourhood. Kalamazoo River, Michigan? Not near our rivers and lakes. Peace River, Alberta? No way - not here in Ottawa.... more

By Ecology Ottawa

July 20, 2013

NCC reiterates its position on the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway corridor

Dear Canadians and Ottawa-area residents, Notwithstanding today’s decision by Ottawa City Council of the Richmond underground as the preferred corridor for the... more

By Unpublished Admin.

July 17, 2013

Open Letter from GPO leader Mike Schreiner on the Guelph Dolime Quarry Permit to Take Water

Dear Minister Bradley, RE: Guelph Dolime Quarry Permit to Take Water Ministry Instrument Reference: 5080-8TAKK2 EBR Registry Number: 011-5939 I believe... more

By Mike Schreiner

July 17, 2013