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Nedil: Supportive housing for women in Ottawa is only the beginning

To truly combat homelessness, we must see a feminist reform of the law that tackles wage gaps, domestic violence and unequal access to health care.

yesterday 10

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Tikinas Nedil

Pellerin: Shunting public servants back to the office three days a week is just stupid

Professionals don’t deserve to be treated like toddlers who can’t be without supervision just because someone else wants a slice of their...

yesterday 10

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Brigitte Pellerin

Kurl: The rancour and divisiveness of federal politics threaten Canadian society

Our political system is at a crucial tipping point, or even in a death spiral. It desperately needs a reset.

previous day 20

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Shachi Kurl

Walsh: The flow of the river, the love of a mother

I was angry and grief-stricken after losing my mom due to negligent health care. Then a yoga retreat — and an extraordinary river — brought...

previous day 20

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Michelle Walsh

Adam: Treasure the organizations that help families cope with mental-health challenges

The Sashbear Foundation, one such group, offers support for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and their families. Its work, and...

thursday 20

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Mohammed Adam

Today's letters: Military Police Complaints Commission should stop complaining

Thursday, May 9: The MPCC doesn't have the legislated power its chair seems to think it has, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@...

thursday 40

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Citizen Letters

Prier and Hersh: Lack of vision, not office workers, is Ottawa's real problem

A downtown shouldn’t cater only to lunches and happy hour crowds. All that is needed to do things differently and successfully is a little...

thursday 20

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Nate Prier

Bergamini: The doctor shortage will strain mental-health care even more

For Canadians suffering from mental illness, a family doctor is often the first point of contact and a gateway and guide to essential, specialized...

08.05.2024 10

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Justin Bergamini

Cohen: At last, America honours the heroism of civil rights leader Medgar Evers

'The life he chose to live and the risks he took to do right are a reminder of the history he made and our charge to keep.'

08.05.2024 20

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Andrew Cohen

MacPherson and Zwaagstra: Doug Ford's smartphone restrictions in schools don’t go far enough

There’s mounting evidence that smartphones are harmful to students. Ontario should implement measures that will actually work.

08.05.2024 3

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Paige Macpherson

Denley: Sharp hike in development charges makes zero sense, Ottawa

Technically, these charges are paid by builders, but don’t kid yourself. They'll be passed along to buyers and indirectly to renters — even as...

07.05.2024 8

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Randall Denley

Christopher Labos: Bird flu has spread to dairy cows. Is our milk safe?

The recent detection of H5N1 in cattle is worrisome, but pasteurization exists for exactly this reason. Just don't drink raw milk.

07.05.2024 20

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Christopher Labos

Szeredi: City of Ottawa must make development charges work for everyone

City spending continues to be focused on new infrastructure to the detriment of established communities that are now facing significant and rapid...

07.05.2024 30

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Tomas Szeredi

Nirman: Rethink police oversight in Ottawa and beyond

It's not enough to depending solely on police or boards to lead or for accountability. We need to be proactive, stay informed, and directly shape...

06.05.2024 30

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Daljit S. Nirman

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