“U.S. President Donald Trump, with his focus on trade and tariff negotiations, poses significant threats to our town’s economy. Local businesses must adapt quickly to protect profits and jobs,” writes Steve McGuinness.
“I support building a new theatre. Done right, it will bring new energy and vitality to Old Town and will make both the Shaw and Niagara-on-the-Lake a prized place to live, work and visit well into the 22nd century,” writes David Israelson.
“Every contribution, no matter how small, helps tell the story of a community connected through books, programs and people, painting a picture of how the library has touched lives over more than two centuries,” writes Debbie Krause.
“The average age of a first-time homeowner has increased from 36 to 40 over the last decade, but some basics never change,” writes Steve McGuinness.
Capsized kayaks, paddleboarders in peril and an assortment of on-the-water emergencies — the start of the boating season has been hectic for the volunteers of South Shore Search and Rescue.
“The new Royal George will be a bigger, grander complex than the current one. It has to be, by law, but more importantly, it will offer far more to the communities it serves and most especially to our friends and neighbours here in Niagara,” write Tim Carroll and Tim Jennings.
“The fact that Royal Oak even exists is a small miracle for Niagara-on-the-Lake. It makes the town, all parts of it, a better place, and the more people know about it and why it’s important, the better it is for all of us,” writes David Israelson.
“Our residential real estate market continues to slump. Despite recent Bank of Canada interest rate drops, the days of cutthroat home bidding wars are well behind us,” writes Steve McGuinness.
“The town and the Shaw have grown together, welcoming first tens of thousands and then hundreds of thousands of patrons every year, helping this little corner of Ontario become one of the most cherished destinations in Canada,” write Tim Jennings and Tim Caroll from the Shaw Festival.
“This bill redefines ‘habitat’ in a way that weakens protections for endangered species. Imagine saying an animal’s home doesn’t count anymore because it’s not where it nests, even if it feeds or migrates there,” writes Wayne Gates. “That’s not science — that’s politics. And that’s dangerous.”
Next week, Profit will be paying a weeklong visit to Queenston, arriving May 26, where she will connect with the village’s active art scene and be available for commissions.
Debbie Krause Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Get ready for a party two centuries in the making — the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library is throwing the ultimate summer kick-off on Saturday, June 7,
“We’re in the early stages of the biggest political fight most of us have ever seen in this country; if we’re going to win, we need to listen to each other and pull together,” writes David Israelson.
“NOTL Hydro is fully aware that the number of outages has been much higher than normal, starting last summer. Increasing the tree-trimming budget and activity is one of the actions being taken to try to reduce outages,” writes Tim Curtis, president and CEO of NOTL Hydro.
“These are substantial powers that shift the balance away from consensus-based decision-making — something that has long been a hallmark of good governance in small towns like Niagara-on-the-Lake,” writes MPP Wayne Gates.
“The weather in Crete was sunny and English is widely spoken. We were greeted warmly and there was some recognition of our Canadian challenges with Trump and the 51st state rhetoric,” writes Judy McLeod.
“On April 28, Canadians can choose to put aside our regional bickering, reject populist leadership, and elect a prime minister capable of leading Canada through these dark times. We must have a strong national leader who has never been in the thrall of the Trump cult and whose policies do not align with MAGA ideology,” writes Keith McNenly.
“Over my career, we have come to realize that the basis of early child development is the wiring and pruning of neural connections in a child’s brain, nestled in a backdrop of positive emotional, relational health — yes, love builds brains!” writes Dr. Robin Williams.
“This isn’t just about supporting the arts — it’s about investing in jobs, tourism, small businesses and the unique character of Niagara-on-the-Lake,” writes MPP Wayne Gates.
“Voters are being ‘sucker punched’ after putting their trust in the Republican Party. The survival of American democracy is once again in the hands of We the people,'” writes Keith McNenly.
“More and more Mr. Poilievre casts himself as a victim of elites and the media, though he actually represents the elite. Indeed, echoes of America’s oddly-coloured president claiming perpetual victimhood,” writes J. Richard Wright.
“When I spoke to residents on the doorstep this campaign, top of mind for people was health care. We must invest more in our public health care system and protect it from the threat of American-style for-profit privatization,” writes MPP-elect Wayne Gates.
David Israelson Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report I guess I should be pleased that Doug Ford came to Niagara District Airport on Feb. 8 to tell Ontarians how he’ll resist Donald Trump,
Wayne Gates Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Local Conservative politicians have been pushing for the provincial government to prioritize municipal amalgamation in Niagara. It’s a dangerous scheme that is likely to lead
Keith McNenly Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report Humanity is entering a new era in the dynamics of self governance. With the United States embracing authoritarianism, dismissing the concept of rule of law,
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