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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Unpublished Admin.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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Hydro Ottawa shared this photo on social media showing a toppled Hydro One transmission tower near the Hunt Club Road exit off Highway 417. It's one of four towers Hydro One says were crumpled by storms that hit the area Saturday. (Hydro Ottawa/Twitter)
Hydro Ottawa shared this photo on social media showing a toppled Hydro One transmission tower near the Hunt Club Road exit off Highway 417. It's one of four towers Hydro One says were crumpled by storms that hit the area Saturday. (Hydro Ottawa/Twitter)
Spend on hydro upgrades, not on Lansdowne
The ice storm of 1998 was the first wake-up call that our electricity infrastructure is woefully inadequate. I was attending Concordia University and living in... more
 
By James O'Grady
May 24, 2022
"The only vote wasted is a vote not cast" Q&A with Kanata-Carleton Green Candidate Pat Freel
Q: What is your background, and why do you feel you are qualified to represent the people of this riding in Queens Park?  To begin on a personal note, I... more
 
By Pat Freel
May 15, 2022
Ready, Set: Go Green!
This election is going to be crucial for Ontario. Not only are we dealing with the ongoing climate crisis, but we are faced with a poorly supported healthcare... more
 
By Pat Freel
May 12, 2022
Breaking the expectations of the little guy
     Re: Rapid rate hikes critical to ‘break’ rising inflation expectations, says former BoC governor David Dodge, David Parkinson, May 1, 2022          When... more
 
By Larry Kazdan
May 12, 2022
Comparing and contrasting the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the 2003 invasion of Iraq
One of the most crucial methods of minimizing the destruction of war is to accurately identify which side of the war is engaging in aggression and which side... more
 
By Stefan Klietsch
March 15, 2022
What my letter to Jean Charest says about the man
It was the winter of 1998.  The Great Ice Storm had just finished blanketing everything in eastern Ontario and western Quebec with an inch thick of ice,... more
 
By James O'Grady
March 12, 2022
FCA response to Ontario Task Force on Housing Affordability
Members of Planning Committee, City of Ottawa Dear Councillors, Re. City of Ottawa Response to the Ontario Task Force on Housing Affordability Report... more
 
By Alex Cullen
March 8, 2022
Help stop politicians helping themselves and their big business lobbyist friends!
Dear Friend of Democracy, Think about any bad government decision that has upset you, and likely secret, unethical, dishonest actions by politicians or top... more
 
By Democracy Watch
March 8, 2022
The Ottawa convoy is not peaceful: Megalist
The Ottawa convoy is not peaceful: Megalist I recommend reading this (if you are not in Ottawa), with this drone footage on full volume, to get the full,... more
 
By Mark J Nyvlt
February 28, 2022
One quarter of Canadians experiencing deteriorating relationships due to COVID-19
As our data from last week showed, the so-called freedom convoy has been a polarizing issue for Canadians. As tensions continue to run high here in Ottawa and... more
 
By Abacus Data
February 21, 2022
Package of support measures for businesses impacted by the occupation
Dear Council Colleagues, My office has been working with our business community stakeholders, along with Councillors Dudas, El-Chantiry and Harder as co-chairs... more
 
By Unpublished Admin.
February 21, 2022
Pierre Poilievre uniquely unqualified to be a Prime Minister
For those aspiring to the most influential office in Canada, there are a few distinct qualifications that are ideal or absolutely crucial.  Specifically, any... more
 
By Stefan Klietsch
February 17, 2022
Thoughts on the occupation of Ottawa: The Emergencies Act was inevitable; A hockey nation shouldn’t come undone…
Whether it was implemented at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic as some health experts expected, or now as we near the end of the Omicron variant, I... more
 
By James O'Grady
February 15, 2022
Clive Doucet: Truckers' protest fuelled by eroding trust in government
What do you do when a young friend shows up at your door with some warm socks for the “poor truckers” and wants you to drive them to protest with the Freedom... more
 
By Clive Doucet
February 10, 2022
Federation of Citizens Associations (FCA) position on truck convoy protest
Dear Editor, Ottawa Citizen: At the behest of the community associations and citizens groups in Ottawa that make up the Federation of Citizens Associations (... more
 
By Alex Cullen
February 9, 2022