Michael Wiggin News Today

What if you never had to buy, fix or maintain a furnace or air conditioner to keep your home comfy? What if they worked even during power outages, and you could count on them becoming more efficient and climate-friendly over time? That's the promise of district heating or district energy.

Thermal energy networks, the dominant form of space heating in much of Northern Europe, could be part of an affordable, decarbonized future.

Thermal energy networks, the dominant form of space heating in much of Northern Europe, could be part of an affordable, decarbonized future.

Sex Offense: Herbert Marlow, 76, of Clifton Park was arrested at 12:44 p.m. on Aug. 23  for possession of Sexual performance by child. . Larceny: Destany Wilkins, 23, of Green Island was arrested at 1:15 p.m. on Aug. 23 in Wilton for three counts of petit larceny. Larceny: Micheal Dillard, 36, of Corinth was arrested […]

More than ever, Cuban leaders need to appreciate that they can no longer be a slave to ideology and the constraints that this imposes. 

Saturday, July 8: A Citizen feature on special places and symbols in the capital drew a few added ideas from readers.

Wednesday, May 31: More on the City of Ottawas challenges as the Trail Road dump fills up.

Through the window, I could see a constant stream of ambulances coming in, adding to the backlogs. And this was a typical Monday.

Saturday, April 29: Readers have mixed views about the killing of the Kanata bear.

Saturday, Feb. 11: On reshaping downtown Ottawa; neglecting the east end; building bridges; and Canadas tax agency.