“We have seen heartbreaking images of flooded basements, entire farmer’s fields swept away, and businesses’ inventories destroyed,” writes Wayne Gates.

“I have reported previously that tourism will be the eventual downfall of our local culture. We are nearing, or past, the point of no return, yet more tourism is our number one priority,” writes Sam Young.

“Some homeowners pay fees and plant replacement trees in good faith, while others, it turns out, can appeal and be exempt from the law as written. Ridiculous,” writes Kenton Needham.

“Accessibility is not just about complying with the law. It is about hospitality. It says that every customer matters and every visitor deserves the opportunity to enjoy everything our beautiful store has to offer,” writes Cheryl Katz.

“I take the aerial view of the Parliament Oak fiasco surrounded by the large green trees and surrounding side streets … as devastating, sad and tragic,” writes Richard Peter Rand.

“That this correspondence from Mr. Rusin was accepted for publication started me wondering what standards of accuracy the editorial board of The Lake Report applies to letters it receives. Does it accept ‘little lies’ but not ‘big lies’?” writes Richard James.

“Too often I have encountered cyclists riding two or three abreast, chatting and oblivious to what is going on. Electric vehicles are very silent, so these individuals do not know what is approaching,” writes John McCallum.

“Architects, planners, engineers, landscape and heritage architects — all professionals in their respective fields are responsible for the design of this hotel and the underground parking garage,” writes Victor Tarnoy.

“A cyclist cannot be banned from cycling and a pedestrian cannot be banned from walking. They have an inalienable right to use the available transport infrastructure system safely,” writes Frank Hayes.

“The 95 Johnson intensification proposal, when carefully analyzed in detail, borders on the edge of tragic comedy,” writes Peter Rusin.

“The case for balance was simply put almost a decade ago. We had a medium-term tax problem — too many houses, not enough businesses to support a growing load,” writes Terry Mactaggart.

“Mr. Rusin is kidding himself if he believes SORE is an anonymous group, lacking broad-based community support and draining the town’s tax revenue for legal expenses,” writes Judy McLeod.

“This proposal is not for an agricultural ‘farm stay’ experience — it is simply plunking a hotel in a vineyard to capitalize on weddings, conferences and other events,” writes Connie Tintinalli.

“As someone looking for change, I’m concerned that without broad-based community discussion to coalesce the ‘change’ vote behind one candidate, a split vote will enable the ‘status quo’ to prevail,” writes Jim Stirling.

“If vacation rentals were capped at one per owner and numbered companies not allowed, there would be a lot less vacation rentals,” writes Jackie Bonic.

“Hopefully there will some of these questions answered and acted upon, so that the plan benefits the taxpayers here, instead of just the tourists,” writes Cecilia Bennett.

“The silence surrounding this decision is a coverup; nobody knows about this but everybody should, because SORE just got beat up,” writes Peter Rusin.

“Please remember, NOTL has a soul. It lies within this wonderful community and its residents. We are proud to call this home,” writes Sue-Ann Ramsden.

“As I enjoy reading, it always surprises me when a passerby looks over and smiles. But then, I really shouldn’t be surprised — Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of the friendliest places I’ve ever visited,” writes Lucy Kovaliv.

“Tourism represents an opportunity, but can also become a curse. As elections draw near, let’s determine which way we are leaning and take the appropriate actions,” writes Terry Mactaggart.

“Cost savings are needed somewhere, or we’re going to be taxed to death,” writes Gienek Ksiazkiewicz.

“The allegations about hollowing out and the loss of neighbours didn’t apply then and doesn’t apply now to hosted short-term rentals,” writes Kenn Moody.

“There are better (and still profitable) uses of that property that would also celebrate its historic placement among us. Randwood should be available to the public for reasonable access,” writes Terry Mactaggart.