
Obituary: My big sister
My Big Sister Pauline was the first born in February 1936 to Frank and Phyllis Wright, who lived in Catford, South London. One year later she was joined by a new baby sister
My Big Sister Pauline was the first born in February 1936 to Frank and Phyllis Wright, who lived in Catford, South London. One year later she was joined by a new baby sister
Dear editor: I have thoroughly enjoyed reading The Lake Report since it began publishing a few years ago. Coverage of our town council meetings, our business community, developments affecting our all-important agricultural community and
Dear editor: This year's National Volunteer Week theme is “The value of one, the power of many” and it never rang truer. All volunteers are such special souls. At this time in particular, I
Dear editor: The following open letter from Niagara Health leaders was addressed to Niagara residents. It is co-signed and supported by more than 70 other leaders across the region, including politicians, civil servants, doctors and
Penny-Lynn CooksonSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report In this time of lockdowns and isolation and bans on social gatherings in restaurants and pubs, sales of wine and spirits have increased with quiet, at home
Dear editor: I read with interest Dr. William Brown's April 15 column, “Our leaders have failed us too often in this pandemic.” While I agree with some of his remarks, his praise for Boris Johnson and
Dear editor: It is difficult to understand how anyone can look so unkindly on the suffering and chronic disabilities, for example hyeracusis (acoustic shock disorder), caused by bird bangers. To quote the author
Dear editor: I am writing in response to Kyra Simone's Keeping it Green column (“Celebrate nature’s essential services this Earth Day,” April 15) about cleaning up garbage around town. I just finished a 45-minute walk down King
Dear editor: Consider the events of the past two weeks and it's becoming crystal clear that we are far from our final lockdowns here in Canada. There is a total breakdown and blatant
Dear editor: When Richard West expressed his views about unnecessary sidewalks on Anne Street in the April 15 issue of The Lake Report, (“Is new sidewalk essential or ‘nice to have’?”), I couldn't help but surmise,
Dear editor: While most people write to newspapers to complain about someone doing something wrong, when someone does something right, they also deserve to be recognized. So I would like to thank you
Bernard LansbergenSpecial to The Lake Report/Niagara Now After four months and 28 rounds of voting the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum has finally declared a winner. The Prest House, located at 1755 York Road, is the
Bernard LansbergenSpecial to The Lake Report/Niagara Now After four months and 28 rounds of voting the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum has finally declared a winner. The Prest House, located at 1755 York Road, is the
Dear editor: So, I was in line at the Starbucks drive-thru in Virgil on Tuesday afternoon. Turns out the individual in the vehicle in front of me had paid for my coffees. I have
Evan SaundersSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Town councillors have come under pressure from residents over a new bylaw that says consuming alcohol in public parks is not allowed. But councillors are baffled by
Dear editor: There has been a lot of information published about the possibility of blood clots in persons taking the AstraZeneca vaccine. As the science behind vaccine use is moving rapidly so is
Dear editor: Last week, I received a letter from the town informing me it will be building a sidewalk outside my house. Then a technician appeared and started to mark out the proposed
Dear editor: I am writing regarding your story, “Town hires 'fairness monitor' to oversee potential sale of old Niagara-on-the-Lake hospital site,” (April 8). I may be one of the few or possibly the
Dear editor: I would like to make one or two comments as a local resident concerning the Hummel Properties Inc. lawsuit against the Town of Niagara On The Lake. The Lake Report has
Dear editor: I have to admit I rolled my eyes when I read the comments in the letter, “Help farmers move from using bird cannons.” I could go on about how precious someone sounds
Dear editor: As the Queen and her family mourn the passing of the much loved, admired and respected Prince Philip, I reflected on the time I met him in 1956 during his launch of The
Natural environments are truly essential services that support life, protect against extremes and provide resources. We can still celebrate these beautiful surroundings, even if our Earth Day efforts look a bit different this year.
Dear editor: Niagara-on-the-Lake, widely referred to as the prettiest town in Canada, is blessed with many assets as well as outstanding beauty. Take, for example, the beautiful Niagara River and winding Parkway, the
Dear editor: I take exception to your reporting on the Hummel Properties Inc. lawsuit against the Town of NOTL headlined as an alleged “insidious scheme” by the mayor and council on the front page of The Lake
Penny-Lynn Cookson Special to The Lake Report In the battle against COVID-19, the latest lockdown decree from the provincial government advises us to continue avoiding close contact with family, friends or groups, such
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