“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,
Ted Carmichael Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report How should Canadian governments and citizens respond to the Trump administration’s threatened tariffs? Even if Canada’s commitments on fentanyl and border security put the threats on hold,
February’s series of lectures will shine a light on some of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s most prized — and often controversial — homesteads, including the Rand Estate, the Plumb House, The Wilderness and more.
“I would suggest that the combination of unsustainable tax increases and no serious attempts to reign in spending represents a financial crisis,” writes Jonathan Household.
“With the threat of Trump’s tariffs looming over our economy, we need a Team Ontario approach, working together across party lines to stand up to Trump’s tariffs,” writes MPP Wayne Gates.
“Canada is a free country, making our own decisions as citizens and forging our own democratic path in the world. Exchange independence for two of 100 seats in an undemocratic U.S. Senate? The 51st state indeed,” writes Keith McNenly.
At the end of the year, seven skaters attended the Provincial Series #6 Stratford December Classic from Dec. 12 to 15, with Liza Butko placing first.
This family-run business is proving that its roots — both literal and figurative — run deeper, especially during the holiday season.
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