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Letter: Bird bangers were used in the early 1950s

Dear editor: I am writing regarding the letter to the editor by Win Laar, “Actually, we were here long before the bird bangers,” The Lake Report, Nov. 14. As a matter of fact,

Letter: Insulting comments about longtime residents complaining about bird cannons

Dear editor: In response to the letter submitted by J. Richard Wright last week, wherein he states he is OK with growers using percussion devices to minimize damage to their crops, we would

The Golden Plunger: Lailey Winery

Betty & Jane Plunger Patrol While travelling along the scenic Niagara Parkway we stopped at Lailey Winery. As you drive up, a beautifully carved totem pole greets you, setting the tone for a unique

Midget Wolves emerge champions at NOTL Harvest Classic

Submitted by NOTL Minor Hockey Association The NOTL Midget Niagara Lions Club BB team captured gold in their home tournament in early November. The Midget BB Wolves season has gotten off to a great

Letter: I also am OK with bird bangers

Dear editor: I tend to agree with Bill Cochrane Sr.’s letter expressing his acceptance of the percussion devices used by local farmers to minimize damage to their crops, (“I am OK with bird cannons,” The

Letter: We’ve been here 40 years, long before noisy bird cannons came to town

Dear editor: In response to the letter submitted by Bill Cochrane Sr. last week (“I am OK with bird cannons”), I would say the following. It is interesting that whoever opposes explosive noise

Letter: Vineyard cannons now silent, but noise bylaw should ban bird bangers

Dear editor: For the third year now, residents of York Road have had to endure a travesty imposed upon us by Baker Estate Vineyards’ use of propane-fired cannons. Finally, on Nov. 6, the

Letter: Actually, we were here long before the bird bangers

Dear editor: I’d like to offer a great big thank you to The Lake Report for your two front page articles on the use of propane-fired cannons to deter predators from vineyards. How validating it

Letter: A reminder to support The Lake Report

Dear editor: A gentle reminder: Congratulations to The Lake Report and staff on the glowing results of your recent readership survey, (“Survey shows The Lake Report is #1 among NOTL readers,” Nov. 7). It is

Letter: Thanks for supporting Open Mic at Legion

Dear editor: Just a quick note of thanks to The Lake Report for your coverage and support of the monthly Open Mic shows held on the first Sunday of every month at the Royal Canadian Legion in

Letter: We arrived in 1959 and surely there are alternatives to bird bangers

Dear editor: I have never penned a letter to any newspaper before, but I take particular umbrage to the suggestion in last week’s letter to The Lake Report by William Cochrane Sr. that those

$16K raised for Palliative Care

Bonnie Bagnulo Special to The Lake Report On Oct. 15 our Niagara-on-the-Lake community palliative care service completed a “Healing Cycle Ride” fundraiser for all hospice palliative care services from all over Ontario. Our

Letter: Wright’s Miracle at Halloween an exceptional tale

Dear editor: Thank you for the wonderful piece by J. Richard Wright (“Miracle at Halloween,” Oct. 31). It’s exactly what we need in these times of strife and bad news. Mr. Wright has shared an

Remembrance Day: Memories of wartime Britain, 1942

Jean Baker Special to The Lake Report Christmas 1942 in wartime Britain was marked by austerity measures. Food and clothing rationing, a minimal petrol allowance for cars, infrequent bus services, mandatory blackout of

Letter: Angel’s Rest Dog Sanctuary offers sincere thanks

Dear editor: We at Angel’s Rest Dog Sanctuary would like to express our thanks and appreciation for the amazing coverage of our July 2019 fundraiser on our property 1079 Queenston Rd., in Niagara-on-the-Lake. From this

Letter: Let’s ban the word ‘promise’ from future election campaigns

Dear editor: In light of our recent election (and elections everywhere), I have two rhetorical suggestions for election campaigns. Any government is elected to advance national or regional interests and those of its electorate.

Letter: Let’s patronize wineries that don’t use bird bangers

Dear editor: To those considerate farmers using non-cannon deterrents, I say stand up and let us know who you are so we can show our respect and gratitude by buying your wines in

Sparks write letters to NOTL veterans for Remembrance Day

Leslie MoulsonSpecial to The Lake Report The Niagara-on-the-Lake Sparks wrote and decorated post cards for 20 veterans in the area at their meeting on Nov. 4. Addresses for the veterans were provided

Cooking with Collin: Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Red Pepper Salad

Letter: Kudos to Pillar and Post for design of new garden

Dear editor: Having criticized Vintage Hotels in the past for its failure to protect and preserve the existing trees on the site as it moves ahead with its garden project at the Pillar

Letter: ‘Improved’ Welland Canal bridgeapp actually offers less information

Letter: Grape growers’ rights should not trump neighbours’ rights

Dear editor: We live on York Road, east of Concession 2, on the Escarpment bench. There are about 125 residential properties on the bench, between Queenston and St. Davids. We have lived on our property

Letter: Why let bird bangers lower property values and disrupt neighbourhood?

Dear editor: I am writing in response to the news story, “Residents and growers at an impasse on bird banger noise,” The Lake Report, Oct. 17. With regard to concerns by residents about the use

Letter: Mandatory voting doesn’t feel like democracy

Dear editor: I’m not sure I share your concern about voter turnout or your proposed solution, “Voter turnout needs a boost,” editorial, Oct. 24. In democracies around the world what are the rates

Letter: Solution needed to noise from grape growers’ cannons

Dear editor: After reading previous letters regarding the use of bird cannons here in Niagara-on-the-Lake or the St. Davids area, I feel that our story needed to be heard as well. We bought

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