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FBL: Province needs to rein in aggregate industry

January 3, 2024January 5, 2024 wadmin 2 Comments

OPINION – For years now, the aggregate industry in Ontario has operated with total impunity. Aggregate, i.e. gravel extracted from pits and quarries, is an essential material for constructing and maintaining our built environment, yet this non-renewable resource is being heavily over exploited by an out-of-control industry.

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Longworth: A look at AI’s big year

January 2, 2024 wadmin 0 Comments

In this vast world of technological progress, where artificial intelligent acts like the unpredictable wind steering a ship, there’s this fascinating mix of excitement and uncertainty in the air.

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Davies: Community benefit funds

December 27, 2023January 12, 2024 wadmin 0 Comments

As the community locks in to Christmas Mode completely, West Carleton Online needs content, so we’re bringing Indubitably to you, almost right on time this month.

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OFA: Farmers, consumers share common interests

December 21, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – We’re only a short time away from the start of a new year, which for many of us, means not just a flip of the calendar but also an opportunity for new beginnings.

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Good News Story: Ghosts of stories past

December 19, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

In the heart of West Carleton, where the air is crisp with the promise of winter and the spirit of community weaves through the fabric of daily life, the end of the year brings reflections on the stories that have unfolded in the tight-knit corner of Ottawa.

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Kelly: Thoughts on the 2024 budget

December 15, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

This past week, council passed the 2024 budget. We have heard for years about financial pressures and rising costs and the city is not immune from these issues.

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Wind Concerns Ontario says wind power next up for IESO

December 13, 2023 wadmin 1 Comment

OPINION – Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has announced it plans another round of procurement for new power generation, which will include “non-emitting” generation such as wind, solar, hydro and bioenergy.

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Longworth: Effectively prompting ChatGPT

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

In this article, we will delve into the critical importance of using prompts effectively in the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing particularly on ChatGPT – a platform widely recognized as the current leader in the field.

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OFA shares tips on attracting volunteers

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

Many organizations and businesses depend on volunteers to support different programs and initiatives. But it’s getting harder to find people willing to come forward to help, especially since the pandemic.

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OREC says evolving energy industry an opportunity

December 6, 2023 wadmin 1 Comment

OPINION – As we move from our record-breaking summer of smoke, fire, heat, and rain into the fall and winter, what can we look forward to? It’s December. We’ll have to endure ice storms, freezing rain, and bitter cold. But in what quantities?  

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