Letter: Saving the David Secord House: A community’s responsibility
“Preservation is not nostalgia. It is an act of respect — for the people who came before us, and for the generations who will follow,” write the Friends of Laura Secord.
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Letter: Speed bumps, not cameras, are the way to go
“I’m talking about speed bumps that will take out your transmission and wreck your car if you don’t slow down,” writes Jackie Bonic.
Letter: It’s NOTL’s citizens who deserve more respect
“It is the common citizens who deserve respect and should be putting such a motion forward first,” writes Peter Rusin.
Letter: The knives are out early
“It seems to me in the last election cycle, the knives didn’t come out until later in the year or early 2022,” writes Bob Bader.
Letter: Complain about speed cameras, sure; don’t ban them
“Photo radar is only a cash grab to guilty crybabies and Doug Ford’s government, who are incensed that the municipalities have found a revenue stream that the province can’t control (skim?),” writes Brian Emes.
Letter: We should have public playgrounds for all ages — look at Europe
“Even now, when we cross the pond, we often find in other countries, along paths and beaches, equipment painted in joyous colours that invite fun,” writes Kathy Belicki.
Letter: Municipal heritage committee missed the mark
“When the festival’s plans come to fruition, a phony wall will stand in the place of the Royal George’s existing façade, and the streetscape of both Victoria and Queen streets will, in my view, be negatively changed,” writes Terry Davis.
Letter: Charlie Kirk’s death and America’s constitutional rights
“Charlie was exercising his First Amendment right: the right to free speech, while his cowardly killer will most likely die exercising his Second Amendment right: the right to bear arms,” writes Samuel Young.
Letter: Never taking no for an answer
“In my opinion, the current attempt by Mr. Marotta to impose his will on others regardless is just another example of his well-known attitude toward the residents of NOTL,” writes Derek Collins.
Letter: Migrant workers’ issues are systemic, not just product of bad actors
“As a community that prides itself on our farms and vineyards, we should show that same pride by standing alongside the workers who make it possible and by defending their right to dignity, safety and fairness without exception,” writes Alissa O’Halloran.
Letter: Charlotte Street needs a three-way stop
“Charlotte Street highway: a shortcut into town. Drive as fast as you can. Nobody cares; the town certainly doesn’t, they are too busy catering to the tourists,” writes Tom King.
Letter: In response to the deputy lord mayor’s record-straightening
“Maybe our esteemed deputy lord mayor should get his facts clarified before wading into the weeds defending his administration and planning staff,” writes Bob Bader.
Letter: If developers are going to build, they should fund needed infrastructure
“This council has exacerbated a situation where the residents of NOTL are probably going to experience significant property tax increases in future years to fund infrastructure improvements,” writes Gienek Ksiazkiewicz.
Letter: Setting the record straight on planning in Niagara-on-the-Lake
“Niagara-on-the-Lake residents deserve the truth. The most effective way to protect our community’s interests is exactly what is happening now,” writes Erwin Wiens.
Letter: No one has a right to impose negative consequence on neighbours
“What is almost as annoying as the application itself is the fact that staff and council have even allowed this application to be registered at all,” writes John McCallum.
Letter: Residents’ voices were heard on the cell tower project
“Our town staff, mayor and council sometimes face criticism from the community, but in this instance, they showed responsiveness and support,” write Catherine Cornell & Don Dinnin.
Letter: Lack of scrutiny in planning department approvals
“When approval becomes the default outcome, the credibility of the entire planning system is undermined,” writes Allan Bisback.
Letter: 70 km/h on rural roads? Why stop there?
“Why stop at 70 kilometres an hour limits? What are the statistics that made council do this? How many died in NOTL auto accidents?” writes Lorne White.
Letter: Life in NOTL shouldn’t feel like an amusement park
“Tourism will always be a vital part of our local economy, but unchecked special events risk undermining the very character of our town,” writes Ed Werner.
Letter: St. Davids can’t handle more development
“How many other developments in Niagara-on-the-Lake have been approved without the full adequacy of the supporting infrastructure?” writes Gienek Ksiazkiewicz.
Letter: Addressing concerns about the Niagara District Airport’s expansion
“In the 1950s, the federal government recognized that aviation could be an important part of the development of the Niagara Peninsula,” writes Kenn Moody.
Letter: A referendum on unhosted short-term rentals?
“Let the residents of Old Town actually have a say as to what is good or not good for the community in which we live,” writes Michael Clark.
Letter: Regarding recent Lake Report contributions about the Shaw’s project
“I’m sure our town has well-intended individuals managing heritage concerns, but again, good intentions don’t always equate to the expertise required for such a task,” writes Mark Smith.
Letter: Royal George Theatre needs our support
“This project is more than bricks and mortar — it’s an investment in our economy, our community spirit, and our cultural future,” writes Allan Bisback.
Letter: Why is the Chamber hosting a peach festival?
“The Chamber is so stubborn to continue with promotional activities instead of solidly encouraging the formation of a BIA (business improvement area) like the rest of the province’s towns,” writes Mary Gallagher.
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