"Transparency, lawful decision-making and respect for the limits of municipal authority protect not only the town, but also the residents who ultimately bear the financial consequences," writes Maria Mavridis.
"For whatever reasons, Niagara-on-the-Lake has a history of delaying important decisions; here’s a chance for council to break that pattern and make Canada’s most beautiful town even better," writes David Israelson.
"The government has plenty of time for photo ops and fundraising tours, but not enough time in the House to seriously address the issues families are worried about every day," writes Wayne Gates.
"Media and technology today allow us to be informed, and almost everything is in real time. Not that long ago, less than a century, news travelled at a snail’s pace, if it travelled at all," writes Ross Robinson.
"In 2025, we have borne witness to a series of assaults on the tapestry of Niagara-on-the-Lake," writes Brian Marshall, writing about the Crysler-Burroughs property, Glencairn Hall, the Royal George Theatre and more.
The beautiful, classic rose has captivated people’s attention for centuries. From inspiring countless poets, composers, songwriters and artists to just being adored by many...
This engraving by T. Sutherland, circa 1880, shows American troops (blue uniforms) crossing the Niagara River at Queenston to fight the British (red uniforms)...
In last week’s column we looked at the Canada-centric expression of Edwardian Classicism.
In that article, it was mentioned that during the latter part...
The old Presbyterian church in St. Davids is getting a facelift.
The town is reviewing a development application from its owners, Mark and Brenda Stewart,...
School of Restoration Arts not accepting first-year students, for now
When the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology wanted a chair for its first-ever bachelor of...
Over the past few weeks, we have explored a number of 19th-century architectural styles and visited local examples.
From Georgian to Gothic Revival and...
