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,
Dear editor: The election is over but this is in response to a letter from Elizabeth Oliver-Malone (“Claims against PM Justin Trudeau were false) saying the details in my Sept. 9 letter were wrong, (“More promises to
Dear editor: I am a rural resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake and also a NOTL firefighter. I have had two encounters in the last seven days that are concerning to me, and I think to others once they read this.
Dear editor: A good start: The all-way stop at Queen and Mississagua street took long enough to plan and actually execute, but it has added to safety for all concerned. Thank you. I see the town
Dear editor: I want to share a valuable resource for people who have chosen not to be vaccinated and are questioning their human rights. The website is www.action4canada.com. This group has retained the services
Dear editor: For 84 years I have been a very proud Canadian. While travelling in Europe for business and pleasure I was proud to tell people I met that I was a Canadian.
Joe VandelindeSpecial to The Lake Report Our personal 9/11 story is probably no different than millions of other people's. Both my wife and I watched in horror as the tower scenes were played over
Dear editor: Residents for Sustainable Tourism is pleased that the Niagara-on-the-Lake council has approved a municipal accommodation tax to be considered by the finance committee for 2022. The tax revenue, as intended by Ontario, will go
Dear editor: I read with interest your reporting of town council's latest deliberations over the introduction of a municipal accommodation tax in NOTL, “Town passes controversial hotel tax – again,” (Sept. 2). Your reporting captured
Dear editor: The new no parking signage with increased fines of $150 posted near Ryerson Park and along Niagara Boulevard really is working as far as I am concerned. These signs were installed by the town
Jo HoldenSpecial to The Lake Report To assist with the parking dilemma in Old Town, let's consider a couple of ideas regarding future use of the old Niagara-on-the-Lake hospital. Excavate the site so
Steve HardakerSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report After a nearly two-and-a-half-year search, the congregation of St. Davids-Queenston United Church welcomed their new minister, Rev. YongSeok Baek, on Sunday. Born and raised in South Korea,
Dear editor: Some thoughts for possible NDP or Green party voters, and undecideds, in the Sept. 20 federal election. I will vote Liberal, but, for others, please just read and consider the following, pragmatically:
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