Dear editor: I think that some of the comments made by Samuel Young in his letter to the editor about development (“Rather than fight developers, work with them,” Oct. 21) merit further debate from a different perspective, and with
Dear editor: Bikes For Farmworkers, a volunteer organization supplying safe, roadworthy bicycles for temporary farmworkers, is in need of used, repairable adult bicycles to be donated for its 2022 refurbishing program. All bicycles go through a
Dear editor: As countries around the world marginalize and attempt to pressure non-vaxxers to get vaccinated by denying them access to international travel, restaurants, bars and numerous other services available to the vaccinated, we are witnessing a
We asked readers for their suggestions regarding what should happen to the old Niagara-on-the-Lake hospital site. With its prime location and history in town, the municipality is going to consider formal plans for
Dear editor: Regarding your story, “Most repairs to Rand Estate delayed till May,” Oct. 14: Is it simply a case of naivety, reluctance due to a lack of resolve or perhaps even obstructionism? It is not
Dear editor: Since moving to NOTL almost two decades ago, I've noticed the relationship between our council, town officials and the development industry has been one of constant legal confrontation. Empirical evidence teaches us
John Sayers Special to The Lake Report Three large 1916 garden party photographs offered to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum epitomize why Randwood is so important to the fabric of our town’s history, and why Randwood must be
The following letter from Niagara Falls MP Tony Baldinelli and Niagara West MP Dean Allison was sent to Niagara regional council and chair Jim Bradley. We would like to thank you and council for
Karen GanselSpecial to The Lake Report Having lived in the Old Town area of Niagara-on-the-Lake for 27 years now, the most frequent desire I’ve heard from residents over the age of 65 is for
Dear editor: I was surprised to have my eye exam cancelled with no future option to rebook. On investigation I learned I am, along with other seniors, a bargaining chip in current talks
Dear editor: Evan Saunders' article in The Lake Report of Sept. 30, (“Council approves new-look for Old Town gateway“), outlines the negative response to the first design. Back to the drawing board, councillors were given three choices
Dear editor: The third instalment in your series of editorials on short-term rentals is 100 per cent on point, both in the analysis of residents' concerns and proposed corrective recommendations, (“Realistic solutions to an undeniable fiasco,” The Lake Report,
Dear editor: One does not have to look very far to unveil what appears to be yet another contradiction in Benny Marotta's development ambitions for the Rand Estate. As The Lake Report has indicated
John ForemanSpecial to The Lake Report One concern people have about short-term rentals is that they can be bad neighbours. We have all heard of party houses and cases of excessive noise, too many cars and
Dear editor: Looking ahead at the school calendar issued by the District School Board of Niagara, I learned the winter break begins on Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve – this year. Final class is on Dec.
Dear editor: The excellent, well-balanced articles on short-term rentals by editor-in-chief Richard Hartley and the first of three articles in response by John Foreman, president of and chief lobbyist for the NOTL B&B Association,
Dear editor: I continue to read about the outstanding issues regarding short-term rentals. As we live in a tourism destination, I have no issue with anyone setting up a B&B or Airbnb as
The following is a letter to members of town council. A copy was submitted to The Lake Report for publication. We are becoming convinced that a majority of council are not prudent money
Dear editor: While I admire all efforts toward cleaning up our local environment, we are fighting a losing battle. My family and I clean up the Lake Ontario shoreline and woods around NOTL every
John Foreman Special to The Lake Report Over the last few weeks, The Lake Report has published a number of articles and editorials that present a very negative view of short-term rentals, including
Dear editor: It would seem the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has decided that those over 65 should receive a Pfizer booster shot six months after their second vaccine. The agency also recommends that those
Dear editor: I concur 100 per cent-plus, with your analysis of the “absent landlord short-term rentals” (editorial, Sept. 23, “Too much industry influence.”) Clearly, as I have previously suggested, our town council is solidly in
Dear editor: I would like to make a number of comments concerning the subject of inclusivity which at the present time in NOTL appears to be one of widespread discussion and varied opinion.
Dear editor: Your Sept. 16 editorial, “Town must tax all short-term rentals,” states: “We are not picking on short-term rentals.” I must be really greedy. Not only am I a short-term rental owner and a real estate
Frank HayesSpecial to The Lake Report In your Aug. 19 issue there is an article promoting a new map created by the town's safety committed for cyclists. The map, available at www.cyclenotl.ca, contains some information that is incorrect,
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