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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Unpublished Admin.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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Ecology Ottawa’s MILLION Tree Initiative: 3 interactive Workshops to help save Ottawa’s tree canopy!
OTTAWA (January 20th, 2015) – Ecology Ottawa, in collaboration with RBC, will be hosting the first of a 3 part series of Tree Ottawa workshops this Tuesday,... more
 
By Ecology Ottawa
January 20, 2015
Animal Rights through the Eyes of an Animal Rights Activist
If you can empathize for a moment and imagine killing a pet or a child, then you can get into the mind of an animal rights activist, as we view all species as... more
 
By Leslie Creelman
January 18, 2015
Changing a Mindset on Sealing
I recently wrote to Hatem Yavuz regarding his business and the fur industry. I was pleasantly surprised when he didn't ignore me or tell me where to go.  I... more
 
By Leslie Creelman
January 18, 2015
There is no excuse for killing beavers
The fuss over a local trapper trying to extract a $225 payment from Public Works for trapping beavers at the Connaught rifle range should be a wake-up call for... more
 
By Donna DuBreuil
January 17, 2015
On Charlie Hebdo
 Some interesting ideas emerge in one of the more provocative articles about the Charlie Hebdo tragedy, viewable at: http://blogs.mediapart.fr/blog/olivier-... more
 
By Bob Barrigar
January 15, 2015
Environmental concerns: a budget priority
Jan 15, 2015 Hello Mr. Egli, Budget discussions are soon underway.   The number of important issues in city politics is huge, but as a member of the Ward 9... more
 
By Larry Dobson
January 15, 2015
2015, You are looking a lot like last year
They say that some politicians have a short ‘honeymoon period’, well in the “year of our lord” 2015 I think we can agree, the honeymoon is over. The only... more
 
By Rob Dekker
January 14, 2015
Realistic Approach to Gangs Needed in Ottawa
According to Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson exit strategies are one of the better ideas to dealing with gangbangers. He also dismisses the need to hire more officers... more
 
By Darren W. Wood
January 13, 2015
Environmental Clashes
Land exploiters vs. environmental activists.  A well worn story, but there are twists.  One species of twist arises when three or more groups have different... more
 
By Bob Barrigar
January 12, 2015
Jason Kenney Hosting Hate Speech in the Social Media
It is amazing to see the Facebook page of the conservative minister of employment and social development infested by radical commentators. His page hosts... more
 
By Yasser Harrak
January 9, 2015
Ottawa Hospital and the Experimental Farm: Linking healthy food and health outcomes in the Nation's Capital
Dr. Jack Kitts, CEO Ottawa Hospital Mr. Jamie McCracken, Chair of The Ottawa Hospital Board of Governors Mr. Mark Kristmanson, CEO of the National Capital... more
 
By Ottawa Food Policy Council
January 5, 2015
Why Should I Pay When Someone is Stupid?
Like most people, I’m not the happiest person when I write out that annual cheque to pay for my municipal taxes. I know that my tax money is paying to keep the... more
 
By Edward Farnworth
January 3, 2015
The BC Carbon Tax - Environmental and Economic Success
The BC Carbon Tax - Environmental and Economic Success British Columbia’s carbon tax was implemented with a five-year schedule of rate increases starting at $... more
 
By Rolly Montpellier
December 30, 2014
Microalgae Promises to be the Key to a Brighter and Healthier Future
Smart Crowdfunding is slated to carry out strategic marketing initiatives for the ‘Microalgae’ project on Indiegogo. This campaign is crowdfunding to build a... more
 
By Patrick Rudek
December 29, 2014
An overview of Windmill Developments proposal for the Domtar lands
An overview of the Domtar project...
 
By James McNeil
December 28, 2014