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Letter: A wonderful gentleman

Dear editor: The photo of Fred Curtis in Jim Smith’s Exploring Photos column on Jan. 16 brought back memories of a wonderful gentleman. The very dapper Mr. Curtis used to bring jars of

Letter: Marotta’s comments on court case were self-serving

Dear editor: I would like to make several comments in response to news articles in your Jan. 16 edition regarding developer Benny Marotta’s court case against the Town of NOTL plans for a historical designation

Letter: Hummel house project still incomplete

Dear editor: It might behoove developer Rainer Hummel to finish one project before he complains of not being allowed to start more, (“Hummel sues town for $500,000 over development freeze in Old Town,” The

Letter: NOTL should take lead on planting trees

Dear editor: How many trees is Niagara-on-the-Lake willing to commit to as our contribution toward the national/global tree-planting goal? If we are serious, we could challenge other cities and towns across Canada to meet or beat

Hometown Traveller: Renting a car is best way to see a country

Don Cameron Special to The Lake Report The most challenging thing after finding a parking spot in Trieste was getting out of it. Most of this Italian port city at the northern tip

Letter: A wish list for Queenston jet boat tour buses

Dear editor: Here is our Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours-related wish list for 2020. This wish list is meant to bring some peace, quiet and health back to many Queenston residents. Dumfries Street in Queenston is overrun

Stay Fit: Five stretches to reverse effect of sitting

Jaclyn Willms Special to The Lake Report Our culture invites you to take a seat … and we are inviting you to stand! Prolonged sitting can be dangerous and associated with an increased

The Golden Plunger: Ferox Winery

Betty & Jane Plunger Patrol We’d had our eye on Ferox Winery. Familiar with Rancourt winery, we were curious to see what to expect. It did not disappoint. The washroom is located off the small

Letter: Meghan and Harry critique was mean-spirited

Dear editor: Upon reading Samuel Young’s letter in the Jan. 16 issue of the Lake Report (“Reflections on Meghan and Prince Harry”), I feel obliged to respond to such a mean-spirited view of Meghan and

Letter: Simply raising taxes is not sustainable

Dear editor: As Lord Mayor Betty Disero has said, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake needs to become self-sustainable. In effect, it needs to achieve a balance between the money it spends on behalf of taxpayers and

Letter: Live-in B&Bs and short-term rentals need to be treated differently

Dear editor: I’d like to share some thoughts regarding unlicensed short-term rentals and the decision to triple the 2020 licence fees for bed and breakfasts. I appreciate the concerns expressed by Lord Mayor Betty

Writers’ Circle: Dids’ story: Learning to read

This is the first of three parts. Richard West NOTL Writers’ Circle When the Chief Stoker first met me, he bellowed, “What do you mean, Dids, you can’t read? I promise you, we’ll soon

Letter: Lets have more transparency on municipal expenses

Dear editor: Our lord mayor and council continue to express to the residents of NOTL the need for more transparency. Best budget practices start with “cost control guidelines” and subsequent “stringent monitoring,” supported by regularly scheduled budget performance review

Letter: Reflections on Prince Harry and Meghan

Dear editor: On the lighter and less serious side of my following article, let me suggest how Meghan and Harry could find gainful employment in Canada. Harry would make an excellent sightseeing helicopter

Guest column: NOTL is perfect homefor Prince Harry and Meghanin Canada

David Israelson Special to The Lake Report If Prince Harry and Meghan Markle really want to move to Canada, they should consider Niagara-on-the-Lake. Think about it. For a duke and duchess considering how

Letter: NOTL mayor and council are poor fiscal managers of the public purse

Dear editor: Some advice to Lord Mayor Betty Disero and councillors: Accept the things that cannot change, have the courage to change the things that can and the wisdom to know the difference. With unprecedented

Letter: Town as whole has many active cemeteries

Dear editor: I read with some interest the Dec. 12 article, “Town’s online burial map lets you search cemetery plots.” This new map is a great resource, however, the author states in the article

Letter: Mixing pot and hiking a crazy idea

Dear editor: A front-page article on Dec. 26 in one of NOTL’s community newspapers was headlined, “New adventure tour to pair cannabis and hiking in NOTL.” This is extremely disappointing. “Hiking and cannabis – the perfect

Letter: Tourism industry must contribute more to offset town’s costs

Dear editor: I find it interesting that the only reported focus of Niagara-on-the-Lake town council in reviewing the 2020 budget was pruning expenses to reduce an estimated 9.48 per cent tax increase for the coming year. Town

Letter: Developer Benny Marotta responds to towns growing legal bills

Dear editor: Like so many other residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake, I read with interest the article published in The Lake Report and online at Niagara Now referencing the town’s budget for legal fees increasing by $1

Letter: On budget, councillors need to think like owners

Dear editor: It’s budget season and here we go again. Float the possibility of a double-digit increase to rile up the residents and then fine-tune the numbers down to a 9.48 per cent “feel good” level

A letter from Santa: Thanks for helping Palliative Care

Dear editor: Each December, I wander around the community looking for opportunities to bring holiday cheer to everyone. This year with the help of donations from many local businesses and families, Santa raised

Obituary: Desmond Bruce Regehr

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our dear, courageous son Desmond on Dec. 27, 2019. Born in Oakville, Ontario, Oct. 15, 1960, to proud parents Daniel and Anne Marie

Obituary: Peter Michael Neumann

With very heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father, Peter Neumann on January 1, 2020, at the St. Catharines hospital in his 89th year. Predeceased by his wife Edith (2017). Brother

Letter: NOTL tax rate is low but comparing it to other municipalities is meaningless

Dear editor: The headline on the continuation of your main story in the Dec. 19 edition of The Lake Report said “Niagara-on-the-Lake still has one of lowest tax rates in region.” While that is factually correct

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