“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“When approval becomes the default outcome, the credibility of the entire planning system is undermined,” writes Allan Bisback.
“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.
“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.
“How many other developments in Niagara-on-the-Lake have been approved without the full adequacy of the supporting infrastructure?” writes Gienek Ksiazkiewicz.
“In the 1950s, the federal government recognized that aviation could be an important part of the development of the Niagara Peninsula,” writes Kenn Moody.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“The people of this community deserve facts, not fearmongering, about the future of their health care,” writes Jake Sinke, president of the Niagara Falls PC Riding Association.
“I have been to NOTL many times over the years, but you have given me so many reasons to come back,” writes Beth McMaster.
The words ‘will be developed’ and “will be considered” have very different meanings. The former is a commitment and the latter an option. This change in language in the draft official plan is unacceptable,” writes Kate Sullivan.
“I live near the roundabout in Virgil, directly under a flight path … As things are today, it’s quite tolerable,” writes Eric Lehtinen. “The thought of more and bigger planes using the airport at regular intervals is simply unendurable.”
“We are all in awe when we walk down historic cities or villages in Europe, yet we are totally oblivious to the effort it has taken local communities and administrations to protect what they have,” writes Lydia Madonia.
“At this point in the Royal George rebuild project, council should be holding all the cards it needs to win the game and the day,” writes Terry Davis.
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