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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]

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Unpublished Admin.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]

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]

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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Habs - Bruins series living up to its billing

Another great game by the Habs...wow...Ever think they would have out shot and out hit and out played the Bruins in a playoff game this year? Long, long way... more

By Liam Maguire

May 7, 2014

Release of #Ottcity Water Rate study requested of Mayor Watson

Dear Mayor Watson, I would like to seek your assistance in obtaining information about water rate options in Ottawa. In particular... Would it be possible for... more

By William (Bill) Toms

May 7, 2014

VIA Rail comments on two incidents involving OC Transpo buses at crossings located in the Barrhaven area

April 29, 2014 – On Friday, April 25th and again last evening, April 28th, at approximately 19:00, an OC Transpo bus approaching a VIA Rail crossing failed to... more

By Unpublished Admin.

May 5, 2014

Could Bayview Yards be an opportunity to provide more student housing?

One of the overarching issues that keeps coming up as the team and I knock on doors in the course of campaigning in the upcoming municipal election is how we... more

By Jeff Leiper

May 5, 2014

Why the Ontario Municipal Board Appeals Process Has to Go

Many Ottawa residents may think that City Council has the final say on planning and development issues within the City of Ottawa. This is not true. In... more

By Jeff Morrison

May 4, 2014

Funding Secured to Protect Ottawa River

Ontario Liberal MPPs deliver Ottawa River Action Plan Funding Ontario Liberal MPPs Madeleine Meilleur, Bob Chiarelli, Yasir Naqvi, Phil McNeely, Grant Crack... more

By Bob Chiarelli

May 2, 2014

Kevin O'Donnell ready to represent Ottawa Centre as Green Party MPP

Green Party of Ontario Deputy Leader Kevin O'Donnell is ready to represent Ottawa Centre as the riding's new MPP. "I'm looking forward to running for the Green... more

By Kevin O'Donnell

May 2, 2014

Bill C-23: The Un-Fair Elections Act

To all Conservative Members of Parliament, As a 29 year old Canadian, only now am I beginning to understand the importance of Voting. It seems perfectly clear... more

By Michael Mailman

May 2, 2014

Taming The Social Conflict (Middle East)

Annabaa Magazine aims at getting researchers and intellectuals involved in the issue of social conflicts management. The purpose is to develop an approach... more

By Yasser Harrak

May 1, 2014

5 rules to help voters vote for change

On October 27, 2014, Ottawa voters will once again vote on their next City Council. The election will have some old faces and many, many new faces. It up to... more

By Blake Batson

May 1, 2014

Your Lack of Interest in Responding to Concerned Citizens

Agatha Garcia-Wright Environmental Approvals Branch Ministry of the Environment 2 St. Clair Avenue West Floor 12A Toronto ON M4V 1L5 SUBJECT:... more

By Joe Wallach

April 30, 2014

Conservatives go halfway to making the Fair Elections Act actually fair

The federal Conservatives have backed off on some unfair measures in their proposed so-called "Fair Elections Act" (Bill C-23) but they are not proposing... more

By Democracy Watch

April 30, 2014

Update on the Great March for Climate Action

At this moment dozens of determined people are marching into New Mexico after having crossed California and Arizona. They are ordinary people from all ages and... more

By Anita Payne

April 29, 2014

April 29 Event: Kanata Meeting Opportunity to provide input on #Ottcity's wildlife strategy

TOWN HALL MEETING Tuesday, April 29th, 7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. Richcraft Recreation Complex Kanata, Minto Room Program Room A Town Hall meeting is a great way to... more

By Donna DuBreuil

April 26, 2014

It's time for a (democratic) Ontario Spring

In Ottawa Centre all things are pointing to springtime. The snow has melted away, the street sweepers are going full blast and the potholes that have... more

By Rob Dekker

April 24, 2014