Kelly: Considering several large files
It has been a very busy few weeks at City Hall and in the ward as we consider several large files.
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Opinion
Letter: Stormwater fees need accompanying stormwater plan
Reading your report on the June 17 meeting on stormwater fees raised concerns: the knowledge of the city’s representative (Joseph Muhuni, deputy city treasurer, revenue) of stormwater; the statistics used in Mr. Muhuni’s representation; and details on how the fees will be used.
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Longworth: The Anxious Generation Solution
Recently, I finished reading Jonathan Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation (that I recommend highly), which reinforced my belief that smartphones, social media, and video games are creating serious mental health concerns for Gen Z (the generation born after 1995).
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Sudds: Making the rounds in Kanata-Carleton
I can’t remember a Victoria Day long weekend with weather as stunning as this past one!
Read moreLetter: Reinstate wastewater surveillance program
As a concerned community member and caregiver to elderly parents, I am writing to respectfully express my concerns about the recent decision to cancel Ontario’s Wastewater Surveillance Program.
Read moreFarm to Plate a day of advocacy for ag
OTTAWA – On Tuesday, June 5, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) held their spring annual joint advocacy event, Farm to Plate 2024, in Ottawa.
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Legion: Branch elections and the fiscal year end
CONSTANCE BAY – Branch 616 welcomes the end of a very successful fiscal year and is looking forward to more of the same coming up in this new Legion year.
Read moreFruit, vegetable growers like AGRI committee’s food price stabilization plan
OPINION – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcomed the House of Commons standing committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food’s (AGRI) recent report, which provides key recommendations aimed at stabilizing rising food prices.
Read moreNFU: Farmers will lose 100s of millions in Bunge-Viterra merger
OPINION – On June 13, Bunge announced plans to buy Viterra, Canada’s largest grain company.
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Letter: Change is coming to Ontario grid
Change is coming to the Ontario grid. It’s something we all need to be ready for. Are we going to try to return to the tired ways of doing things from the 1950s or are we going to seize the opportunities to rebuild the grid in ways that support our local needs?
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