Obituary: Cheryl Ann Phillips
PHILLIPS, Cheryl Ann — With family by her side, on Dec. 4, 2019, lost her battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 65. Beloved wife of the late Jim (2014). Loving mother of Michael
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Letter: People with disabilities cant escape bird cannons
Dear editor: I would like to respond to the past articles and letters in The Lake Report regarding the issue of bird cannons. Firstly, to the gentleman’s response about using cannons in the 1950s:
Letter: The sad assault of farmers bird cannons
Dear editor: I just read about two children who were able to have their photos taken with Santa Claus. The boys have autism spectrum disorder, and their time and photos with Santa was made
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Letter: A symbol of a town clearly divided
Dear editor: Friday night’s Candlelight Stroll was lovely. I usually take many photos when I am at an event, my photographer self can’t help it. I am compelled to record history. When one stands
Cooking with Collin: Apple Butter great any time
Collin GoodineSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Apples are one fruit that certainly meets the demands of festive food lovers. During the holidays, it’s easy to pair with cinnamon, chocolate, nutmeg and the
Letter: Bird cannons an outdated, ineffective practice
Dear editor: The use of bird cannons along the protected Niagara Escarpment area is nothing short of torture, not only for the world biosphere habitat, long-term residents, new residents, or endangered animals, but also
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Letter: NOTL is not a walking winter wonderland
Dear editor: I must commend the NOTL Christmas committee on the beautification of Old Town. It truly does give a feeling of a winter wonderland to our lovely little town. It’s so nice
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Letter: In honour of three special men
Dear editor: Lord Mayor Betty Disero proclaimed International Men’s Day on Nov. 19 as a day to celebrate men who have made a positive impact on their families, their communities and the world. I would like
The Golden Plunger: Pillitteri Estates Winery
Betty & Jane Plunger Patrol Pillitteri Estates Winery is on Niagara Stone Road and provides an “Olympic” experience, proudly presenting “Team Canada’s” wine collection and a donation is made to the team for
Letter: NDP and Greens need to work with Liberals towards future
Dear editor: Many Canadians sighed with relief when the Liberal party led by Justin Trudeau won a minority government. Though many Liberal supporters have their reservations about Trudeau, they couldn’t see a victory in voting for the
Letter: Thanks Lake Report for comprehensive coverage of Remembrance Day
Dear editor: We want to thank your paper for the excellent coverage you have had this month on various Remembrance Day services. It is very much appreciated by all residents and particularly the
Letter: Some farmers quit using cannons for neighbours
Dear editor: In response to John Morley’s letter of Nov. 21, (“Bird bangers were used in the early 1950s”), noting that when he picked fruit for George Sheppard in the early 1950s, he
Letter: Use of native in Indigenous story was bad form
Dear editor: I am writing in response to your article “Indigenous soldiers honoured in Queenston,” (Nov. 21). While I am sincerely happy as a resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake to see a commitment to sharing local
Letter: Queenston Quarry story evoked fond memories
Dear editor: First of all, my compliments on your newspaper. I have enjoyed the local history articles by Linda Fritz. Recently, the one about Queenston Quarry (“The quarrymen of Queenston,” Nov. 14) was of particular interest.
Letter: Sheila Tierney and Joy Ormsby also deserve recognition
Dear editor: Last month, in conjunction with National Women’s History Month, Lord Mayor Betty Disero issued a statement lauding many of women in our community who deserve recognition for making a difference to our
Letter: Climate change editorial was off base
Last week in The Lake Report’s editorial, (“Kudos to NOTL’s young climate activists”), managing editor Kevin MacLean said “congratulations” to two 13-year-old girls for something they have “decided,” for something they have “vowed.” Apparently they will end
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
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