"Democracy takes a hit when the one assuming that role refuses to speak on the record, be interviewed, or allow underlings to comment," writes Garth Turner.
"Without proper maintenance," writes Brian Marshall, "in a short period of time, a drain can lose its effectiveness to manage water and help to prevent flooding."
"She sought unusual locations where ordinary people built empires against the odds and where strong, smart women overcame gender, convention and adversity," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.
"Rejuvenating the brain might hold the line or possibly slow decline a bit, but not return our brain back to where it was when we were 20. That’s way beyond the science as it exists," writes Dr. William Brown.
"The next month will bring the collapse of the theatre, the erasure of the historic barber shop beside it ... and geothermal drilling," writes Garth Turner.
"The published findings of this report resulted in the conclusion that while amalgamation was supposed to bring cost savings, smaller government and lower taxes, it didn’t," writes Brian Marshall.
"What was the point of having black maple leaves on the Canadian ice hockey sweaters? Was it Nike’s creative folks dictating to our national Olympic bosses?" writes Ross Robinson.
"The picture of human evolution, and indeed the evolution of most species, may look very different by the mid-century mark and beyond," writes Dr. William Brown.
"The picture of human evolution, and indeed the evolution of most species, may look very different by the mid-century mark and beyond. That’s what makes the story so intriguing for me," writes Dr. William Brown.
"Scott once said, 'Find your passion and pursue it; then there is no such thing as work.' He certainly found his at Fort George," writes Tony Chisholm. Finlay, who died on Feb. 19, was 70.
"A straightforward explanation of designation categories and the obligations that accompany them would go a long way toward helping residents understand their situation without unnecessary worry," writes Debra Rowe.
"While we’re being 'encouraged to think about and reaffirm our commitment to intellectual freedom,' the town has announced it will be restricting information given to the media," writes Cathy Simpson.
"I would like to give this council one small piece of advice: listen to your electorate and respond accordingly with respect and civility," writes Buddy Andres.
"It is difficult to reconcile the town council's public support for mandatory swim education with the absence of the infrastructure required to deliver it," write the Niagara-on-the-Lake Indoor Pool Facebook group.
"With all due respect to the councillor, there are many serious inaccuracies and allegations in her opinion letter that need to be corrected," writes Elena Morandi-Bonner.
"It would be helpful for everyone on all sides of this dispute, right or wrong, to lower the temperature, in print, online and in social media," writes David Israelson.
"In my crystal ball, at the 2030 Winter Olympic Games, I think we will have curling referees in black and white striped shirts, blowing whistles to signal infractions," writes Ross Robinson.
"The evidence that neanderthals created art has important implications and suggests that symbolic thinking antedates the emergence of modern humans by several hundred thousand years," writes Dr. William Brown.
"While we citizens don’t all have your platform to present our views, we should still make our voices heard and our intentions known," writes Al Sproule.
"Your arguments against bullying are in fact arguments for more democracy at the municipal level, something which is, and will always be, necessary," writes Shirley Worsley.
"In a time when politicians openly criticize and diminish the media and limit access to information, a free press is our best recourse to hold those in power accountable for their actions," writes Stewart Hall.
"In my opinion (with the exception of two councillors), this town council is the worst council led by Mr. Zalepa, in terms of criticism, public input and the lack of transparency," writes Derek Collins.
