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Opinion: Doug Ford’s track record speaks for itself

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,

Opinion: Amalgamation of Niagara’s border communities will lead to increased taxes and fewer services

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

Opinion: Other nations beware, Canada is a test for Trump

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,

Opinion: Canada-U.S. trade: Limit retaliation, negotiate, build a stronger economy

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,

Winter lecture series returns to Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum

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.

Letter: Development issues pale in comparison to rising taxes

“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.

Opinion: Time to take on Trump and tariffs — not an early election

“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.

Opinion: The last sunrise before Trump’s second reign

“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.

NOTL’s young figure skaters celebrate competition wins

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.

Lighting artist behind Oscar-winning ‘Pinocchio’ shines with Premier’s Award win

The 26-year-old Niagara College game development graduate, who worked on Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-winning film “Pinocchio,” is the winner of this year’s prestigious Premier’s Award in the Recent Graduate category.

Opinion: We need to fix the home care supply crisis

“Forcing people already dealing with an out-of-control affordability crisis to pay out of pocket for needed medical supplies is outrageous,” writes MPP Wayne Gates.

Opinion: Niagara’s hospital system is in crisis

After reading Kevin MacLean’s article on his experience in the emergency room at the St. Catharines hospital, Wendy Cheropita shares the trials of her own “waiting game”: “What I didn’t know was what lay ahead of me. This was my first visit in 10 years.”

TOWN NOTICE: Notice of complete application and open house

An open house is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. regarding a modificaton to an approved draft plan for the Harvest Creek Condominium.

Opinion: Glendale secondary plan update proposes even taller buildings

“Residents only want a community that mirrors the other four settlement areas that make up Niagara-on-the-Lake. Is this too much to ask for?” writes Steve Hardaker.

Opinion: Oligarchs are beholden to the bottom line, not democracy

“The greed, fear and lack of moral character of some oligarchs having hundreds of billions in wealth, have direct consequences on the freedoms the rest of us enjoy,” Keith McNenly writes.

Opinion: Tree protection in NOTL is an embarrassment

“If everyone is given permission to remove their mature native trees with such carelessness, then we will continue to see a decline in Niagara’s limited canopies,” writes Sean Parkinson.

The Brock Chronicles: Part 6: Brock’s Monument through the years

“Brock’s Monument atop the heights at Queenston acts as a reminder, not only of the endurance of the structure itself but also of the memory of the people and actions which shaped the outcome of Canadian history,” writes Andrew Laliberte.

Tough year for Lake Ontario marathon swimmers

“So, next time you pass the swim plaque down near the gazebo in Queens Royal Park, stop for a minute with a bit of reverence,” writes Tony Chisholm. “These were the successful lake swimmers.”

Opinion: National Newspaper Week is about supporting journalism

“In a world where misinformation travels faster than truth, newspapers and their websites keep Canadians informed, connected and engaged in communities from coast to coast,” writes Paul Deegan.

Monarch butterflies emerge before migration for south

“As I watched this new creature fan its delicate wings before its journey south, I was reminded of how fragile and precious our natural world is.”

The Brock Chronicles: Part 4: The destruction of Brock’s first monument

In the fourth installment of The Brock Chronicles, Amanda Gamble writes about how Brock’s Monument in Queenston Heights became a popular destination for visitors coming to Upper Canada — and the ensuing public outcry when it was destroyed in 1940.

Opinion: The eerie irony of Trump’s political debut — on the Magna Carta’s anniversary

“If democracy is defeated in the United States by election of an authoritarian as president, the free democratic world could re-enter a pre-Magna Carta era, a time of unprecedented presidential power not constrained by rule of law,” writes Keith McNenly.

The Brock Chronicles: Part 3: The funerals of Brock, Macdonnell and the first monuments

In the third installment of The Brock Chronicles, Andrew Laliberte shares how Sir Isaac Brock’s death in the Battle of Queenston Heights inspired an outpouring of grief — and commemorations both in Upper Canada and back home in Britain.

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