Niagara-on-the-Lake residents have a tradition of loudly – and repeatedly ­– telling town councillors and officials what’s best for the town. People are passionate and engaged on issues affecting where they live. The

Dear editor: It seems Ontario Premier Doug Ford is once again trying to implement changes to government operations that will run contrary to the interests of Ontario citizens, including those of us who

If you weren’t born in Niagara-on-the-Lake, but now call it home, chances are you moved here because of the lifestyle, small-town community feel, fine weather, quaint village-like atmosphere, historic importance or any combination

Dear editor: I earlier protested the upcoming installation of a speed camera near Crossroads Public School (“Speed camera near Virgil school is just a cash grab,” letter, Sept. 21), as it has historically

Rain or shine, sleet or snow, Niagara-on-the-Lake always turns out for Remembrance Day. A year ago, in torrential rain, the crowd was a bit more sparse than most years, but many simply grabbed

It is important at this time of year that we remember. Remember the sacrifices and the contributions of those who gave their lives in two world wars and in other conflicts. It was a different

An estimated 5 million Canadians do not have a family doctor. In Ontario, that total is about 2.2 million people. Across Niagara and in Niagara-on-the-Lake, several thousand people have no family physician. We’re