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You may wonder why I, a long time opponent of Canada’s east coast commercial seal hunt, would offer advice to those who fight people like me: the Canadian... more
April 21, 2014
Dear Marianne,
I am writing with respect to the clear-cutting of trees at the corner of Terry Fox and Old Second Line roads. It is very frustrating to... more
April 18, 2014
Co-ops preference shares selling out quickly for renewable energy and local food
The Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-op and the West End Well Co-op, Ottawa’s latest... more
April 17, 2014
Marianne,
You promised publicly, on behalf of the City of Ottawa, that the City would not approve any tree clearing in Phases 7 & 8 until after public... more
By
Paul
Renaud
April 16, 2014
Dear editor,
On January 29, I announced that I am running for Ottawa city council in Somerset ward. Many have asked, “In the face of tough competition, why... more
April 16, 2014
The separatist discourse may not be a serious theme in Quebec politics for at least the next four years after the defeat of the PQ in the last election. The... more
April 16, 2014
Traditionally, political campaigns have sought out endorsements from the big leagues and this is meant to persuade voters into favouring their campaign. But... more
April 16, 2014
Very few urban Canadians or southern Canadians have travelled to and spent time on the "Rez", as First Nations reserves are sometimes affectionately nicknamed... more
By
Jan
Triska
April 15, 2014
Dear Lillian:
When your mother was the age you are now, she deeply changed my world view by wrapping her little arms around my neck and calling me "Daddy." ... more
April 15, 2014
The tipping point for cities likely went unnoticed. It could have been a baby born in a large hospital in Lagos. It might have been a Chinese farmer moving to... more
April 13, 2014
Jim Collins undoubtedly said it best when he discussed the entrepreneurial mindset needing to be pervasive throughout all hierarchal levels of a... more
By
Ian
Graham
April 13, 2014
Note that our mayor will run again. After all, he's brought such light and delights to our city. Look again. Another sinkhole. Just last week I cheerfully... more
By
Maureen
Korp
April 13, 2014
Even at my age, I simply had to do something about this undemocratic government that rides roughshod over us Canadians, with 39% of the popular vote. So I... more
By
Qais
GHANEM
April 12, 2014
It was only a matter of time until the government got around to taking aim at the CBC. Yes it is being explained as a “belt tightening” exercise, and a good... more
April 11, 2014