Letters | Page 59 | Unpublished
Hello!

Letters

Featured

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]
James OGrady's picture
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Unpublished Admin.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]
unpubadmin's picture
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]
AngelaKeller-Herzog's picture
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

All Letters

Choose a topic from the list to see all related letters.
Constantinople proved its commitment to the National Ukrainian Orthodox Church
While Ecumenical Patriarchate was preparing to start a discussion of prospects of having a representation in Kyiv, Ukrainian government gave up monitoring the... more
 
By Oleksandr Yudin
February 26, 2018
What to do With the Double Bass on the LRT?
City staff last week recommended that no bicycle should be allowed on the new LRT during the peak transit hours. The rush hour has been defined as 6-9 am and 3... more
 
By
February 20, 2018
Dumping stormwater sludge in Riverside South
  The City of Ottawa is dumping unspecified tonnes of accumulated stormwater sludge behind homes on Otter Tail Crescent in Riverside South.  The project is ... more
 
By Brian Wilson
February 20, 2018
Nussbaum: Here's the link between the health of democracy and the LRT delay
This week’s developments on the light-rail transit file have left me pondering questions about core roles and responsibilities in our democratic system. Much... more
 
By Tobi Nussbaum
February 16, 2018
A Brightly Colored Office
"Report shines light on poverty’s role on kids in CAS system." A new report cites poverty as a key factor in families who come into contact with the child... more
 
By Derek Flegg
February 15, 2018
Will Stittville high school environment be designed for walking and cycling?
Congratulations to the parents and students who championed a public high school in Stittsville. The school is long overdue. Teens spending their time being... more
 
By
February 14, 2018
The Crime Hump Chronicles: Law and Order
Criminal court today. I will also be serving documents later today for civil court so while I am in Toronto later this week for the third proceeding involving... more
 
By Kelley Denham
February 12, 2018
Trudeau Puts An End to the Netflix and ISP Tax Debate: “Consumers…Pay Enough for Their Internet”
For the past two years, the prospect of creating a Netflix tax or Internet tax has been the digital policy issue that would not die in Canada. The Standing... more
 
By Michael Geist
February 11, 2018
Health Canada’s Launches sugar, salt, fat symbol. But what about the 5 toxins in our Food?
Feb. 9th, 2018 The Minister of Health, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, today announced that Health Canada will launch consultations on regulations for a new front-of-... more
 
By Ken Billings
February 10, 2018
Rising from the Waters: Canada 15,000
Canada 150 has come and gone…Canada 15, 000 lives on. Having covered a range of Canada 150 celebration events, I decided to create my own project, the... more
 
By Paul Couvrette
February 8, 2018
Canada 15000
Canada 150 has come and gone…Canada 15, 000 lives on. Having covered a range of Canada 150 celebration events, I decided to create my own project, the... more
 
By Paul Couvrette
February 8, 2018
Canadian TV and Film Production Posts Biggest Year Ever Raising Doubts About the Need for Site Blocking and Netflix Regulation
This year in digital and broadcast policy is likely to be dominated by two lobbying efforts: the radical website blocking plan proposed by the Bell coalition... more
 
By Michael Geist
February 7, 2018
why beating A Shell-Game may be easier than Finding safe Investment Advice
          In the shell game, three or more identical containers (which may be cups, shells, bottle caps, or anything else) are placed face-down on a surface. A... more
 
By Larry Elford
February 1, 2018
The Crime Hump Chronicles: Afternoon Delight
“Happy adjournment day,” my husband says to me as I walk out the door. I have criminal court this afternoon and humor has always been a helpful coping... more
 
By Kelley Denham
January 31, 2018
31/365
  I can say that I had visions of 2018 being a challenging year; 2017 dictated that the 12 months that would follow could be “mind blowing”.  Consider my mind... more
 
By Rob Dekker
January 30, 2018