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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Unpublished Admin.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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Ontario CAS Data Breach: Why Won't the Crown set a Trial Date?
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE CHARGES DON'T FIT THE "FACS" DELAY, DELAY AND MORE DELAYS BY THE CROWN. Why is it it's the crown wanting a special judge at this late... more
 
By Derek Flegg
March 28, 2017
Senators would benefit from a Pageau promotion
I've been holding my tongue (for the most part), until enough time past where I felt I could honestly weigh-in on the Mika Zibanejad for Derrick Brassard trade... more
 
By James O'Grady
March 27, 2017
The Crime Hump Chronicles: Blue Balls of Justice
It’s a cold, rainy day. The perfect ambience to set a trial date. At this point, any day is a perfect day to set my trial date. I’ve been ready and trying to... more
 
By Kelley Denham
March 26, 2017
Lisa Raitt: The bad news budget
    I’ve found something good in Justin Trudeau's budget. It gives me a chance to highlight the Liberal priorities and contrast them with what my priorities... more
 
By Lisa Raitt
March 25, 2017
Making Change
We could learn about politics and the various legislated processes to change in the municipal, provincial and federal arenas. We could write our elected... more
 
By Kelley Denham
March 22, 2017
Gatineau mayor: bus strike in nation's capital is 'hurting thousands of people'
Ahead of a second one-day bus strike set for Tuesday, the mayor of Quebec’s fourth-largest city warned his transit service and its union to “intensify the... more
 
By National Observer
March 21, 2017
Populations and Regimes in MENA: Globalization and Dynamics
The unprecedented access to information in the Middle East and North Africa have had a great impact on the population and regimes. The population, largely... more
 
By Yasser Harrak
March 20, 2017
Autism Parents Say MCYS is Still Cutting Therapy For Kids Over 5
In an open letter to the Ontario Minister of Children and Youth Services, several parents of autistic kids say they've been duped by the province into thinking... more
 
By Jason Koblovsky
March 19, 2017
Beware - LRT is going to raise your property taxes
Recently the Toronto Real Estate Board published a report extolling the virtues of GO Transit expansion in the Greater Toronto Area, citing rising property... more
 
By Alex Cullen
March 18, 2017
What is the definition of a modern inquisition?
There are significant differences between civilized oppression conducted by child protection social workers and violent oppression conducted bt law enforcement... more
 
By Derek Flegg
March 18, 2017
Hockey poem
HOCKEY I ache with tension gut to spine, The moment hushed, the anthem sung; I stare at skates I sense are mine, the puck is dropped, the game begun. I smell... more
 
By Jim O'Grady
March 17, 2017
City of Ottawa Refuses to Divest from Fossil Fuels
The City of Ottawa has investments in large oil, gas and coal companies.  Around the globe, fossil fuels are inevitably being replaced by cleaner renewable... more
 
By Rolly Montpellier
March 16, 2017
Ottawa Magazine Raves Over John F. Marok's Gatineau Park Exhibit
Paul Gessell pens a glowing review of Mr. Marok’s exhibition Explorations and Excavations: the Lights and Shadows of Gatineau Park, in the March 15 online ... more
 
By Jean-Paul Murray
March 15, 2017
The Algonquins of Barriere Lake struggle to resist mining exploration REPORT - March 11th, 2017 Ottawa, Canada
The Algonquins of Barriere Lake struggle to resist mining exploration REPORT - March 11th, 2017 Ottawa, Canada   Background Audio (12 min)   Norm Matchewan... more
 
By Ken Billings
March 13, 2017
YRDSB Leadership Crisis Builds As True Cost of Trustee By-Election Not Known
This past week there was much indecision at the York Region District School Board [YRDSB] on how to fill former Trustee Nancy Elgie’s seat, punting the ball in... more
 
By Jason Koblovsky
March 12, 2017