Occupations, blockages and the failure of leadership
February 15, 2022
The responsibility for the emergency declarations by the City of Ottawa and the province of Ontario, the traffic snarl in Windsor and the Coutts blockade
The responsibility for the emergency declarations by the City of Ottawa and the province of Ontario, the traffic snarl in Windsor and the Coutts blockade
Despite the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government’s repeated insistence that it will maintain the rights of English-speaking Quebecers, anglophones are struggling to see where they
By Ole Hendrickson The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has scheduled hearings on a controversial 60-foot-high mound for one million cubic metres of radioactive and
By Anthony Keenleyside As an Ottawan who is also a summertime resident at Green Lake, since 1962, I look forward to Chris Judd’s columns. They
An imagined conversation behind the Liberal reversal on electoral reform The abandonment by the Liberals of their 2015 campaign promise to reform Canada’s electoral system
Plans to dump nuclear waste along the Ottawa River must be halted. Many Ottawa Valley residents have heard about the proposed giant mound of radioactive
The responsibility for the emergency declarations by the City of Ottawa and the province of Ontario, the traffic snarl in Windsor and the Coutts blockade in Alberta lies at the feet of the federal government. The chaos can be specifically
Despite the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government’s repeated insistence that it will maintain the rights of English-speaking Quebecers, anglophones are struggling to see where they stand with this government. Recent decisions and statements by the premier have only heightened concerns.
By Ole Hendrickson The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has scheduled hearings on a controversial 60-foot-high mound for one million cubic metres of radioactive and hazardous wastes, called the “Near Surface Disposal Facility”, or NSDF. The mound – similar to
By Anthony Keenleyside As an Ottawan who is also a summertime resident at Green Lake, since 1962, I look forward to Chris Judd’s columns. They are a very happy mixture of farming history and that rare seasoning, common sense. His
An imagined conversation behind the Liberal reversal on electoral reform The abandonment by the Liberals of their 2015 campaign promise to reform Canada’s electoral system left many Canadians gobsmacked. Among the musings over possible explanations for the abrupt reversal, the
Plans to dump nuclear waste along the Ottawa River must be halted. Many Ottawa Valley residents have heard about the proposed giant mound of radioactive waste at Chalk River Laboratories. Fewer residents know about another plan to ‘entomb’ old reactors,
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
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