Source Feed: Ottawa Citizen
Author: Christina Spencer, Ottawa Citizen
Publication Date: July 7, 2025 - 04:00
Today's letters: NIMBYism is hurting Lowertown and vulnerable people
July 7, 2025
Canada proudly wears its global reputation as a beacon of openness, diversity and compassion. Yet here in the nation’s capital, those values often clash with a persistent culture of “Not In My Backyard” (NIMBYism), revealing a deep irony in how we share the responsibility of helping others. Read More
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