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Ottawa's future should not be decided by Toronto's new rules | Opinion

Ottawa's future should not be decided by Toronto's new rules | Opinion

Randall Denley: When decisions about purely local matters are made at Queen’s Park, not City Hall, political accountability is diminished.

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Randall Denley

Why so upset about Ottawa Police getting more money? | Opinion

Why so upset about Ottawa Police getting more money? | Opinion

Mohammed Adam: The disconnect between the police and some of those they serve is on display ever year at budget time.

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Mohammed Adam

How to not be a jerk to your city councillor | Opinion

How to not be a jerk to your city councillor | Opinion

Brigitte Pellerin: NO ONE WANTS TO READ SIX PARAGRAPHS OF COMPLEX AND IRRELEVANT BACKGROUND WRITTEN IN AGGRESSIVE ALL-CAPS.

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Brigitte Pellerin

Ottawa is wasting time with a new 'bubble bylaw' | Opinion

Ottawa is wasting time with a new 'bubble bylaw' | Opinion

Mohammed Adam: The troubling rise in hate crimes provides the perfect excuse to attempt to erode free expression.

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Mohammed Adam

This is Mark Sutcliffe's chance to stand up for free speech | Opinion

This is Mark Sutcliffe's chance to stand up for free speech | Opinion

Mohammed Adam: The police board shouldn't be able to vet speakers – especially when a court said the policy infringes on the right to freedom of...

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Mohammed Adam