“Our historic Old Town already has enough ice cream shops and American chain stores. A tasteful and well-designed cannabis shop would help preserve the unique character of our town, while generating municipal tax revenue and jobs and enhancing our ability to ‘shop local,'” writes Matthew French.
“I believe that creating a public parkette would be a move to beautify the streetscape, provide an asset to the neighbourhood and would be a meaningful gesture recognizing the concerns of the residents impacted by the Parliament Oak Hotel development,” writes John Foreman.
“We shouldn’t impose Canadian tariffs on American goods coming into Canada. Implementing a tariff in retaliation to another country is like punching yourself in the face and expecting the other person to feel it,” writes Alexander Evans.
“All my life I have hated guns, and have found the American ‘gun culture’ to be absolutely horrific and insane,” writes Kaspar Pold. “However, given what is happening today and what might transpire in the near future (Trump has only the next four years to do his ‘thing’) I am about to buy some guns.”
“Should anyone not know the name immediately, Chris, a lifetime resident and businessman of NOTL, is probably responsible for more summer days photos of Old Town’s Queen Street by our annual influx of tourists than anyone else,” writes Sarah Sampson.
“History will remember him as the #notsogreatone,” writes Steve Long. “It’s time to boycott all of Wayne Gretzky’s restaurant and alcohol brands, now and forever.”
“Gretzky has clearly become too controversial to serve as a positive celebrity endorser of a Canadian winery’s products, at a time when we’re organizing “buy Canadian” campaigns to support our economy against the escalating trade war declared by Trump,” writes Steve McGuinness.
“The fact is that many Americans do already feel we are the 51st state,” writes Richard James.
“The cafe is owned by the town and upgrading the facility doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive,” writes Peter Warrack.
“Let our regional government evolve, Mr. Gates, and stay out the debate, unless you want to introduce a private members bill — if re-elected,” writes Derek Insley.
Dear editor: I have been following closely the issues around cutting down trees on one’s own property in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The town’s “prohibitions” are draconian and perhaps have no real legal
Dear editor: Regarding the idea of converting the old hospital into yet another community hub, why not convert the hospital into a showcase of all of Canada, where each province and territory would
Dear editor: Great editorial by Kevin MacLean, “An unnecessary provincial election,” on Jan. 30. We do not need a provincial election but we do need a leadership election to allow Mr. Ford to
Dear editor: The back-to-back opinion articles in last week’s Lake Report, “Other nations beware, Canada is a test for Trump” by Keith McNenly and “Canada should limit retaliation to potential Trump tariffs” by
Dear editor: Lord Mayor Gary Zalepla apparently believes that the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is listening to the concerns being expressed by its taxpayers. And in fairness to the mayor, he is speaking to
Dear editor: Thank you for reporting on Lord Mayor Zalepa’s response to my question at the recent Virgil village meeting. I submitted the question on behalf of Seniors for Climate in Niagara. My
Dear editor: Editorials ordinarily serve the readership well by highlighting issues, personalities, experience and history concerning local, provincial and federal elections. The editors are usually well-versed with events and the folks running for
“I simply believe that the homeowner should be able to predict year after year what his costs should be accurately with no surprises,” writes Joost Vandelinde.
Dear editor: A tiny silver lining in the current border tariff war is the opportunity to drop provincial barriers to internal Canadian trade. I hope all candidates in the forthcoming election will support
Dear editor: I read with interest and considerable fellow-feeling the article by Paige Seburn about NOTL “heritage designations.” I have had a similar rather negative experience with the NOTL “Heritage Commission”. Despite inquiry
“I believe our town does not know how to budget, does not know how to look at where wasteful spending is taking place and does not seem to hire based on merit. And every year, it gets worse,” writes Susan Pohorly.
“In Canada, we are not allowed to shut down power to anyone in the middle of winter. What reaction do you think there would be should Canada take similar action against the U.S. this winter? A clear and present danger of freezing to death?” writes Daphne Lavers.
“Our identity will not be enhanced with the retention or addition of more outdoor patios along Queen Street. With no plans in place as to how many curbside patios should be permitted along Queen Street, things will only get worse. Plain and simple,” writes John Morley.
“Is the lord mayor suggesting that if we as residents, have a personal agenda, and want certain things accomplished, we can only do so by being on council?” writes Buddy Andres.
“Some developers appear to be using their wealth to purchase undue influence with the provincial politicians that control the tribunal. This increases the perception that the playing field is not level,” writes Steve McGuinness.
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