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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Unpublished Admin.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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Artistic rendering of LRT on Carling Ave. in Ottawa
Artistic rendering of LRT on Carling Ave. in Ottawa
The Watsonics, Part VIII: Reimagining Ottawa
Today, the world runs on feelings. How are you feeling after the isolation of the pandemic? Feelings are important. Losing cherished friends and family to a... more
 
By Clive Doucet
October 4, 2023
Orange t-shirt hanging in cedar trees; ​Photo by Aedrian on Unsplash
Orange t-shirt hanging in cedar trees; ​Photo by Aedrian on Unsplash
Reflections on Reconciliation
Photo by Aedrian on Unsplash Tomorrow is the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and in the Ottawa Citizen I offered some reflections on the ways... more
 
By Brigitte Pellerin
September 29, 2023
Is it time to say "UNCLE!" on the War on Drugs?
Nobody would have believed that there was an agency of the USA government that was selling armaments to the Iranians in exchange for money that would be used... more
 
By Peter Karwacki
September 28, 2023
Yaroslav Hunka acknowledges Canadian Parliamentarians as they applaud him. Ottawa, Canada Sep 22, 2023
Yaroslav Hunka acknowledges Canadian Parliamentarians as they applaud him. Ottawa, Canada Sep 22, 2023
Trudeau apologizes on behalf of Canada for celebrating Ukrainian veteran who served in Nazi unit
 
By Unpublished Admin.
September 27, 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of a microphone in Canada's Parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of a microphone in Canada's Parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's full speech to the Canadian Parliament
 
By Unpublished Admin.
September 25, 2023
Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso after the Spanish women's soccer team won the World Cup
Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso after the Spanish women's soccer team won the World Cup
Luis Rubiales opens the door for a deeper conversation about Power Imbalance in relationships
Luis Rubiales  is living in the best of times and the worst of times. As President of the Spanish Football Federation, he participated in the Spanish women's... more
 
By Peter Karwacki
September 24, 2023
Berkeley Earth Project logo
Berkeley Earth Project logo
Talking Climate Change: Start with the facts from the Berkeley Earth Project
The most responsible and independent scientific analysis that I could find on the subject of anthropogenic global warming is that of Richard Muller, a... more
 
By James Mihaychuk
September 21, 2023
Teguh Wijaya, Chairman of Asia Pulp and Paper
Teguh Wijaya, Chairman of Asia Pulp and Paper
Guy Talevi: Domtar Espanola and China's Fibre Grab
In Saturday’s op-ed we sketched the connection between Domtar’s owner, Paper Excellence and Asia Pulp and Paper. Independent reports by CBC, Greenpeace, and... more
 
By Guy Talevi
September 21, 2023
Evidence of Kana:tso Mohawk settlement at Chaudiere Falls
Since my youth, I have been told stories about my Indigenous heritage and origins from Kana:tso, today's Chaudiere falls. My families historical rights baring... more
 
By Jason Arbour
September 20, 2023
Doug Ford, Premiere of Ontario
Doug Ford, Premiere of Ontario
Clive Doucet: Doug Ford and A Tale of Two Cities
Doug Ford’s folksy, buck a beer, open neck shirt, ‘we’re-all-just-folks-in-this-together’ approach to government isn’t working to rebrand his backdoor sale of... more
 
By Clive Doucet
September 16, 2023
Domtar Espanola paper mill
Domtar Espanola paper mill
Guy Talevi: Domtar Espanola and the Chinese Connection
After the Sept. 6 announcement that Espanola’s Domtar pulp and paper mill is closing, questions continue to be asked about Domtar’s new owner, Paper Excellence... more
 
By Guy Talevi
September 16, 2023
Maui Wildfires
Maui Wildfires
What does preparedness mean for Ottawa?
The tragedy in LAHAINA, Hawaii is instructive concerning the need for municipalities to be prepared. Here's a list of the crazy things that happened during the... more
 
By Peter Karwacki
September 16, 2023
Police Services Board - Why does it exist? Why would a Councillor resign from the OPS?
Section 31 of the Police Services Act sets out the responsibilities boards must fulfill on behalf of the residents of their municipality.  The primary role of... more
 
By Peter Karwacki
September 15, 2023
Michael Chong testifies at the US Congress on foreign interference. September 12, 2023 c/o euro.dayfr.com
Michael Chong testifies at the US Congress on foreign interference. September 12, 2023 c/o euro.dayfr.com
Readout: Hon. Michael Chong, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Testifies before the Congressional-Executive Commission on China
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C.—On September 12, 2023, the Hon. Michael Chong, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, testified before the Congressional... more
 
By Unpublished Admin.
September 12, 2023
A person taking notes with a pen and a pad of paper
A person taking notes with a pen and a pad of paper
Michael Geist: Why the Government’s Bill C-18 draft regulations do little to ensure more spending on journalists or news content
The government released its draft Bill C-18 regulations on Friday ahead of the Labour Day weekend, but ironically those regulations do very little to ensure... more
 
By Michael Geist
September 12, 2023