“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.”

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“While older residents are a vital part of our community, this demographic alone does not represent the full spectrum of Niagara-on-the-Lake residents,” writes Jennier Reimer.

“The people of NOTL built the hospital to care for their residents. That spirit of service and connection should continue,” writes Toby Simmonds.

“Council should be ashamed and question deeply their commitment to ensuring NOTL remains a liveable place for its citizens,” writes Greg Davis.

“These revolting developments in Niagara-on-the-Lake are such blatant examples of functional illiteracy in the pursuit of billions that they need to be held up in front of the faces of the voters of Ontario,” writes Kevin McCabe.

“One day, his voice will fall silent — and when it does, we will miss that which completed our picture-perfect postcard and how deeply it was woven into the spirit of this town,” writes Debra Rowe.