“Requests for access to the town’s public documents that could confirm the existence of a variety of problematic items related to council’s decisions, such as infrastructure deficiencies … are rebuffed/seemingly withheld,” writes Gienek Ksiazkiewicz.
“As U.S. President Donald Trump’s crusade to have all North American cars manufactured exclusively in the U.S. proceeds, Canada needs to replace those defunct jobs. And, we have to start somewhere,” writes J. Richard Wright.
“The Department of National Defence directorate of aviation requirements has consistently and recently made it clear that the F-35 is the aircraft type that best meets Canada’s defence requirements,” writes Kenn Moody.
“It reflects a distinctly Canadian understanding of professionalism: that public trust rests not only on rules, but on conscience,” writes Stuart McCormack.
“Governments could channel ‘happy death’ through the entire medical and social system, and take minimum responsibility for these programs,” writes Kevin McCabe.
“Is freedom of speech and expression via our local newspaper being eroded in NOTL?” writes Megan Wood.
“Now, upon seeing how the United States treats countries such as Venezuela when it plainly desires its resources, there can be little doubt that Canada might be an additional target on Donald Trump’s radar,” writes J. Richard Wright.
“The Shaw as we know it is losing touch with new realities,” writes Lydia Madonia. “The loyal audience they have enjoyed is slowly fading away and it is not being replaced by a younger audience.”
“The shuttle bus to Fairview Mall from NOTL was cancelled when COVID hit, but there seems to be no push to resume operations. This makes no sense,” writes Helen Kopec.
“I challenge each town councillor and employee to make a personal effort to only spend what they actually make, rather than spending money just because they ‘want’ something,” writes Susan Pohorly.
“I, for one, look forward to Queen Street regaining her former regal beauty without the tawdry decks projecting into the street,” writes Bob Bader.
“It remains possible that when more Ontarians find themselves out on the street, they may reconsider their votes in the past for Ford and his government,” writes Kevin McCabe.
“As these new oaks will live for hundreds of years, this awareness will help maintain a stewardship state of mind in the community for many, many decades to come,” write Leslie Frankish & Holmes Hooke.
“The night was getting on, and our tired eyes were still glued to the window, searching for that special house that would make the drive worthwhile. And there it was,” writes Lucy Kovaliv.
“Surely the owner of this McDonald’s could review this past week’s security camera records, identify the paint can bandit and turn the data over to the police for prosecution,” writes Samuel Young.
“My wife and I were blessed to get to know her on a personal level as we had recently joined a Christian prayer group, which Joanne had long been a part of,” writes Joost Vandelinde.
“Mr. Lai’s incarceration, for standing against tyranny and speaking in defence of freedom, is not just cruel and inhumane, but an affront to humanity,” writes Ralph Nero.
“It’s time to recognize reality: Niagara-on-the-Lake is a world-class tourist town that thrives because people want to visit, stay, and fall in love with it,” writes Jason Clements.
“Within a span of just two to three weeks, the lives and daily realities of many children and families were upended by a decision made without their voices being heard,” writes Priya Litt.
“We had a great crop this year with lots of beautiful pumpkins,” write Reid & Gabrielle, Brook & Brandon, Peg & Steve Watson.
“It’s hard enough to grieve Matthew’s death every minute of every day and now we know a thief without a conscience or a heart has desecrated this hallowed ground,” writes Colleen Franz.
“After living here for 25 years, I think that the town of NOTL would not look so prosperous without Mr. Lai’s and his sister’s arrival,” writes Yimlei Molly Yep.
“A process begun in December 2024 looks like it will easily drag into next year’s municipal election. Hopefully, the voters will remember,” writes Bob Bader.
“Do we plan for the few, or do we plan for everyone — families, seniors, artists, educators, and the millions who come here to experience Niagara’s beauty and culture?” writes Syreeta Larkan.
“In this production, three white siblings were loyal and steadfast, while the lone Black sibling was the betrayer — seduced by the Witch, captured and imprisoned. The child who looked most like mine was the one punished and needing to be rescued,” writes Yakira Mukendi.
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