“There can be no good excuse for not reading books here in our Niagara,” writes Ross Robinson, beginning this week’s Ross’ Ramblings with a shout-out to Old Niagara Bookshop on Regent Street.
“I have argued for several years that weeknight Halloween is unduly stressful for parents, grandparents and school teachers. And oh yes, young children and students too,” writes Ross Robinson.
“The good people of the NOTL Legion work so diligently and enthusiastically to organize social events and fundraising projects. I quickly learned that the activities and social events are almost never-ending,” writes Ross Robinson, the newest member of Legion Branch 124.
“What worries me is not that Premier Ford threw this cockamamie idea out to the press and the people,” writes Ross Robinson about the proposed tunnel for under Highway 401. “I find it frightening that his most trusted and wise advisers would come up with such garbage.”
Ross Robinson shares some observations of the goings on of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s busy downtown street — from the cenotaph repairs, crosswalking concerns, ostentatious bikers and public vaping (why does anyone do it?).
“The production value was incredible, but my basic theatrical IQ was forced to new levels by the extraordinary athleticism and body control shown by Matt Alfano as Alfie and Peter Fernandes as Francis,” writes Ross Robinson.
“I love my parents for many reasons, including the fact that the differences between gentile and Catholic and Jewish were never discussed,” writes Ross Robinson. “To my mom and dad, people were people.”
“If we want amenities and services, we must admit that densification is required. Let’s catch up to the rest of the world,” writes Ross Robinson.
Ross Robinson shares his thoughts on the 2024 Olympics, as someone who worked at both the 1972 and 1976 Summer Games in Munich and Montreal, respectively — plus, how the Canadian teams can get a leg up on the competition in the future.
“Was NOTL the busiest small town in Canada last weekend?” asks Ross Robinson. Between the Niagara 5000 car show and Peach Festival goings-on Saturday and Sunday, it was likely a strong contender.
“Please, neighbours, commit to the arts. Don’t let Yogi Berra’s famous malaprop be proven here, as he famously said, ‘If people don’t want to come to the ball game, you can’t stop them,'” writes Ross Robinson.
A few years ago while rambling in The Lake Report, I observed that we often seem to live in a BANANA Republic. “Build absolutely nothing anywhere near anything.” Dear friends, we cannot stop
Tiger Woods has carded 20 holes-in-one. There have only been 34 in Masters history. President Joe Biden has had 14, and with a straight face, Donald Trump claims 16 — many while wearing a red MAGA golf cap.
“I am certain the summer of 2024 is going to be a classic, one for the memory books. So many problems in the world, political, financial, and just plain not good. But here we are, on a parking-lot-like crowded main street,” writes Ross Robinson.
“Ours is a country of good, kind people,” Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland declared to thousands of cheering people in our nation’s capital. “It’s time to set aside our national modesty and declare
Late in the afternoon on July 13, we will be remembering the tragic drowning deaths of seven young men at the mouth of the Niagara River. In 1874, a long time ago, they
Some five years ago, I explained in The Lake Report why I missed Woodstock back in August of 1969. I had been working for the summer on Cape Cod, and mistakenly thought the
TD Bank’s ad “Let’s make Canada proud” scrolls across my television screen during the current Stanley Cup playoffs. For a long time, I have been puzzled by Canadian hockey. We are a nation
Thousands of tulips were effulgent, in so many colours, and the people walking on Queen Street were so happy and friendly and kind. In our stressful world, with so many people suffering so
“Great Clips, the official hair salon of the NHL.” That ad was on the Scotiabank Arena boards during Game 4 between the big bad Boston Bruins and the uh, high-scoring Toronto Maple Leafs.
My mind has been rambling as the warmer weather approaches and I want to discuss a puzzling trend: what is happening to leather shoes? I spend time on Queen Street downtown every day
From the Path of Totality to the Sea of Tranquillity, this week I’d like to share reflections on our 2024 solar eclipse. Enough back patting and finger pointing. Our much anticipated eclipse has
The promotion of our time in the Path of Totality has been impressive and I have admittedly been a wet blanket. I haven’t shied away from declaring that I don’t think Niagara Falls
Here on the Path of Totality, eclipse hype continues unabated. Indeed, Niagara Region chair Jim Bradley has proactively declared a state of emergency ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8. I know,
Swimming against the current can be a good thing, with positive results. Stay the course with me as I put my thoughts to paper after a chance incident in Niagara-on-the-Lake last week. In
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