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OFA: Patience on rural roads during harvest season

September 17, 2024 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – Fall is a busy time of year. School has started up again, people are enjoying the warm temperatures to get some additional cottage or camping days in, and farmers are harvesting a wide range of crops, from field tomatoes to soybeans and more.

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Letter: Heat pumps a gamechanger

September 17, 2024 wadmin 0 Comments

A transition to heat pumps is a game changer, not just for our environment, but for household budgets.

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Letter: Insurance companies, academic climate institutes click

September 17, 2024 wadmin 3 Comments

I hope you’re all healthy, warm, cozy, and ready for spring 2025. As a two-time recipient of the Ottawa River’s floodwaters, you can bet I’m prepared — hopefully enough that I needn’t worry about flood insurance.

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OWC: New report says wind power costs staggering, benefits few

September 13, 2024 wadmin 1 Comment

OPINION – There are several “environmental” or “climate” organizations pushing the City of Ottawa to accept proposals for renewable energy projects, including industrial-scale, or grid-scale wind power.

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Sudds: Goodbye summer

September 10, 2024 wadmin 0 Comments

Why does time always seem to speed up during the summer months?

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OFA: Fall fairs strengthen food and farming connections

September 9, 2024 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – Early September often feels as much like a new beginning as early January does. It’s when most summer activities end, and kids go back to school.

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Longworth: 10 parent strategies for your child’s education

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 wadmin 0 Comments

Navigating your child’s education can often feel like setting sail on uncharted waters.

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OFA: Farmers and the Farmers’ Market partnership

August 29, 2024 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – Harvest of all kinds is in full swing in Ontario, from grains and other field crops to a wide range of fruits and vegetables.

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Sutcliffe: ‘Fair and collaborative’ approach to funding

August 28, 2024 wadmin 0 Comments

As your Mayor, I’ve always believed in a fair and collaborative approach to all our challenges. I’m reaching out to you today to ask for your help as our city faces a significant financial crisis, one that has been brought about by the decisions of other levels of government. I want to share some important details with you. 

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Letter: Opposing BESS part of problem

August 27, 2024 wadmin 1 Comment

Thank you to the Ashworths for the detailed letter in support of the BESS installation proposed for the area of the corner of Homesteaders Road and Galetta Side Road. They provide a well reasoned explanation of the importance and safety of this facility, and a good sense of the risks and benefits. 

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