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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Unpublished Admin.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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Ottawa's Mad Tea Party 2017: Policing Reform in the Post-Truth Era
Since 2014, allegations of improprieties and pockets of favouritism have plagued the Ottawa Police Services (OPS) executive, breeding distrust, anger and... more
 
By Valarie Findlay
May 20, 2017
The World Needs a Carbon Law Now
Writing in the journal Science, an international team of researchers led by Johan Rockstrom (Stockholm Resilience Centre director), proposes a solution to ... more
 
By Rolly Montpellier
May 19, 2017
Ontario Greens urge federal-provincial funding for Windsor-Montreal high-speed rail link
(OTTAWA) May 1, 2017 – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), and Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario... more
 
By Green Party of Ontario
May 18, 2017
Why is Ontario's children's aid society shrouded in more secrecy than CSIS?
Even CSIS is subject to the freedom of information act and oversight. If I made a FOI request to CSIS and they denied it I could appeal it - if they blacked... more
 
By Derek Flegg
May 16, 2017
Disgruntled. A quick tour of the complaint process.
This isn't another video full of disgruntled parents, it's an educational video - we won... Then a year later we won again and the Judge ordered the CAS to pay... more
 
By Derek Flegg
May 15, 2017
Free the renewable energy market in Ontario
The Ontario government has spent MILLIONS of dollars in over-priced and under-productive energy contracts geared more at lining their own pockets as well as... more
 
By Matt Radford
May 14, 2017
Vet encounters difficulty renewing passport
Dear Sirs,  I'm in the process of renewing my passport, and still cannot believe this. How is it that Bell-Alliant has my address and telephone number and... more
 
By Unpublished Admin.
May 13, 2017
Globe and Mail out of line blaming Home Owners for 2017 Flooding
Since the flooding season has started in Canada, the Globe and Mail's editorials have been adamant that the fault lies with homeowners who have built or own... more
 
By Neil Thomson
May 12, 2017
BC Greens face critical dilemma
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By National Observer
May 11, 2017
The Ottawa Flood: A Slow Disaster and Its Even Slower Response
In mid-April the Ottawa River was rising and by early May it was still rising at an unprecedented rate. By May 4th, areas were already flooding and it was... more
 
By Valarie Findlay
May 10, 2017
Lisa Raitt: A clear contrast to Justin Trudeau
Dear Conservatives,  This is the video I shared on the day I launched my campaign: On that day, I argued that our party should elect the leader who presented... more
 
By Lisa Raitt
May 9, 2017
HEADLINE: "Mistaken identity blamed as CAS takes 6-year-old out of school." now reads, "Students were manning office when CAS volunteer picked up wrong child."
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By Derek Flegg
May 9, 2017
The National Capital Commission’s new Plan for Canada’s Capital undermines Gatineau Park
Tomorrow morning, the NCC will “unveil” its Plan for Canada’s Capital 2017–2067, a document that attacks Gatineau Park and 80 years of park planning. Careful... more
 
By Jean-Paul Murray
May 8, 2017
The Rotting Heart of Gatineau Park
On Monday, May 15, scholar Michael Lait will defend his PhD thesis titled “The Rotting Heart of Gatineau Park” at Carleton University, 617, Southam Hall, 2:00 ... more
 
By Jean-Paul Murray
May 7, 2017
Renters finally getting property tax justice
Media commentary on Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s recent announcement of housing initiatives has focussed on rent control and real estate tax on speculative... more
 
By Alex Cullen
May 3, 2017