Dear editor: I am writing in response to the letter to the editor published in the Nov. 11 edition entitled “Why did Canada send so many to climate conference?“. This letter was a republication
The following is a letter to Niagara Falls MP Tony Baldinelli. A copy was submitted to The Lake Report for publication. I have just learned that Canada sent 277 delegates to the Glasgow
Dear editor: Many residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake will be clearly pleased to learn of the withdrawal by Solmar Development of its opposition to the heritage designation by the town of the Rand Estate with their
Dear editor: Volumes are being written about the exorbitant cost of a COVID-19 PCR test to re-enter Canada at our land border crossings. It can be $169 (Cdn) if you test in Canada and $250 (U.S.) for same-day test
Dear editor: The following is a copy of a letter sent to Lord Mayor Betty Disero. My kids have been out of hockey for a number of years. But other kids are still
Dear editor: When the public meeting for the proposed redevelopment of the former Parliament Oak school site was delayed and I heard there would be revisions to the original proposal, I was so hopeful
Dear editorr: Thank you for your recent story the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library's new planned giving campaign, “NOTL library launches major fundraising drive,” (Oct. 21). Kevin MacLean's touching editorial this week, “A circle of community care,” (Oct.
Dear editor: In the last edition of The Lake Report, in your series on suggestions for what to do wiith the site of the former Niagara-on-the-Lake hospital, writer Lois Stevens suggested a seniors retirement “village” as
Dear editor: This letter is in reference to Samuel Young's Oct. 21 letter to the editor headlined “Rather than fight developers, work with them.” He makes reference to our visionary elected officials closing our high
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: 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
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