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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Unpublished Admin.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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Complete streets for people, NOT just cars
A Main Street built for cars or for all people? That’s the question before Ottawa city council. The “Complete Street” proposal for Main Street will be voted on... more
 
By Ecology Ottawa
July 16, 2013
City of Ottawa letter to Plasco Energy Group
Mr. Roderick M. Bryden President and CEO Plasco Energy Group Inc. I000 Innovation Drive, Suite 400 Ottawa, ON  K2K 3E7   Dear Mr. Bryden :   I am writing in... more
 
By Unpublished Admin.
July 16, 2013
Transportation Committee Should Choose Complete Streets Approach for Main Street
Last week, Transportation Committee discussed the redesign of Main Street. After a five our marathon meeting, the vote was 6 in favour - 4 against the proposal... more
 
By Citizens for Safe Cycling
July 9, 2013
'Do The Math' Screening, Ottawa - July 23rd
Invitation to Do The Math on Climate Change Dear Ottawa residents, “Do The Math” is a 42-minute documentary about the rising movement in the United States to... more
 
By 350 Ottawa
July 9, 2013
Bike City, Great City - a new film by David Chernushenko
Dear Ottawa residents, As the City of Ottawa debates better transit, better cycling and walking infrastructure and implementing its Complete Streets objectives... more
 
By Bike City - Great City
July 9, 2013
Spontaneous combustion!
A Rogers Communications van burst into flames today on Parkland Crescent in Nepean. Three fire engines arrived within 10 minutes to put out the flames. The... more
 
By Unpublished Admin.
July 8, 2013
This Session of Parliament
Dear Canadians, The headlines covered some of what happened: scandals, Senate fraud, a $90,000 cheque from the prime minister’s chief of staff, Nigel Wright, (... more
 
By Elizabeth May
July 8, 2013
Re: Friedman: 'Senators pay for slip in Alfredsson negotiations'
No, it shouldn't have. Some players require a more personal 1-on-1 approach. Your much beloved long-time captain, future Hall of Famer and hopefully senior... more
 
By James O'Grady
July 7, 2013
Ottawa’s Failed Wildlife Strategy
There were some amusing moments at the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee meeting on Thursday.  Such as chair, Doug Thompson’s suggestion that Ottawa’s... more
 
By Ontario Wildlife Coalition
July 6, 2013
Sens fans betrayed
Thump! Went my heart when I read on Twitter that my favorite hockey player, the Ottawa Senators' captain Daniel Alfredsson, has opted to sign a 1-year contract... more
 
By James O'Grady
July 5, 2013
BioForest Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Update
Prior to 2002, we had no history with emerald ash borer (EAB) the way we do with native pests. We also had no established methods to control it. Instead, we... more
 
By Joe Meating
July 5, 2013
Re: Councillors to vote on rail plan despite NCC objections
Its a waste of taxpayer money for the City to continue with this plan despite the NCC's objections. The City is behind their timeline because they haven't,... more
 
By James O'Grady
July 3, 2013
'Banned on the Hill' fundraising campaign exceeds expectations
Breaking News! As we countdown to the final hours of the ‘Banned on the Hill’ campaign, two great environmental advocacy organizations, DeSmog Canada and... more
 
By Franke James
June 29, 2013
Re: NCC says any above-ground western LRT plan ‘ain’t gonna fly’
From an WLRT online discussion on the Citizen.com... I think it can be done Michael. I know the City says it can't but I've seen it work in Europe and in... more
 
By James O'Grady
June 29, 2013
Re: Children, parents protesting for safe intersection booted from City Hall
Kids don't cross where you want them to cross, that's why the parents are concerned. As a teacher I know. It doesn't matter where the kids are from, all kids... more
 
By James O'Grady
June 28, 2013