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Letter to the editor: Re: Anti-immigration posters
SUBMITTED BY RENATE KLAASSEN, NIAGARA UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH.OPINION Dear Editor, As a Christian leader in NOTL, representing a large faith community that lives, works and worships in this region, I would like to
Letter to the editor: To the horse and carriage protesters
SUBMITTED BY STEPHEN OPRICI.OPINION Dear Editor, When Adam Stirr, spokesperson for At War For Animals Niagara, holds an “End speciesism” sign, I pray his empathy and viewpoint reach out to Chippettes and greyhounds
Writer’s Circle: Corporal Wests Adventures – Sentry Duty
SUBMITTED BY RICHARD WEST.WRITER'S CIRCLE Dick pulled the blanket more tightly around him. He shivered and swore under his breath. His nose was frozen and hurt. God. This weather is terrible. I’ve never
Writer’s Circle: Naming Evil
SUBMITTED BY HERMINE STEINBERG.WRITER'S CIRCLE My father recognized his name immediately. But that wasn’t surprising. As a holocaust survivor, having fought in the resistance during World War Two, and arriving in Canada in
Opinion: Reviewing the Situation
SUBMITTED BY HERMINE STEINBERG.OPINION In January, Ford’s Progressive Conservative government announced that it was undertaking a review of regional governments in order to save money and provide better servicing to taxpayers. Michael Fenn, a
Opinion: Disero, who are you really condemning?
SUBMITTED BY JESSE LEPP.OPINION Dear Editor, When I read a condemnation of bullying from Lord Mayor Betty Disero then I nod and say, “Fine work! Good going! Well done!” And if Lord Mayor
Letter to the editor: Potholes, potholes, and more potholes
SUBMITTED BY TOM THORNTON.OPINION Dear Editor, Every year we see those gaping holes in our roads and if we miss seeing one or two we end up with a bent rim or an
Letter to the editor: Is the town actually enforcing rental bylaws?
SUBMITTED BY ALISON HEPBURN.OPINION Dear Editor, My name is Alison Hepburn and I live in the Old Town. My husband and I have a number of concerns with regards to the short-term rentals
Letter to the editor: Town council shouldnt sleep on wetlands
SUBMITTED BY JAMES TUPMAN.OPINION Dear Editor, As intended, Jim Smith’s picture of the Shepherd Boat Works on Ricardo Street brought back many memories, some pleasant, some less desirable. When the Shepherd company closed
Letter to the editor: You are one of us
SUBMITTED BY RICK & BETTY ANN CHANDLER.OPINION Hate Posters in Niagara-on-the-Lake? You can’t be serious!! I checked the date to see if it was April 1! However, it was the March 28 issue. If
Letter to the editor: No place for hate in NOTL
SUBMITTED BY BRENDA TANFARA.OPINION *This letter references a CBC News report from March 29, 2019. Dear Editor, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland recently voiced something that is so evidently true, and
Letter to the editor: Re: Lets eradicate hate speech
SUBMITTED BY ANONYMOUS, VIRGIL.OPINION Thanks for bringing attention to the hate speech posters that are placed throughout the town. I first noticed them while walking around Old Town in the summer of 2017
Writer’s Circle: Corporal Wests Adventures – Wednesday Store Run
SUBMITTED BY RICHARD WEST.WRITER'S CIRCLE “Corporal West.” “Yes, Sir.” “From now on we have to collect our stores from a depot in Croydon. You are licenced to drive a three tonner. Am I
Letter to the editor: Healthcare in Canada
SUBMITTED BY TOM THORNTON.OPINION Do you remember when you needed surgery you could get it in a matter of days, not years? Do you remember when doctors made house calls? In 1945, when
Letter to the editor: Protecting small farmers
SUBMITTED BY NANCY MACRI.OPINION Dear Mr. Harley, A good report, covering all the bases. I see that the minimum 10 acres for a farm winery is a proposal in the final draft of
Letter to the editor: From the horses mouth
SUBMITTED BY STEPHEN OPRICI.OPINION Councillor Norm Arsenault should be commended for his independent analysis of specific roads or sections within Niagara-on-the-Lake that may warrant speed limit reduction. His suggestions include gravel road sections
Letter to the editor: Thank you for the fine work
SUBMITTED BY MARIANNE MCRAE. I am writing to thank and compliment Brittany Carter on the article that appeared in the March 21 edition of the Lake Report, re: Meals on Wheels. The details
Writer’s Circle: Corporal Wests Adventures – Warm Bodies
SUBMITTED BY RICHARD WEST.WRITER'S CIRCLE After being called back to the regiment in September 1939, Dick spent his time training a new searchlight team. Most of the original team were transferred to other
Northern toy maker/distributor takes a break
SUBMITTED BY A SUPRISED BEACHCOMBER.SPECIAL On the day before spring, on a beach not too far away, Santa Claus was resting and rejuvenating, readying himself to return to the year-long effort to bring
Letter to the editor: Re: Residents speak out on official plan
SUBMITTED BY SAL FLORIO.OPINION Dear Editor, I am writing to you regarding your “Resident’s speak out on official plan” article in your paper of Feb. 28, 2019. I am a small farmer in
Letter to the editor: Proud of heritage
SUBMITTED BY ALEX PATTAKOS.OPINION As someone who is proud of his Greek heritage, March 25 marks a very important day for me — Greek Independence Day. On this day in 1821, the Greeks
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