"Although this level of government has the greatest impact on citizens’ daily lives, it is weak, ineffectual, rudderless and dominated by special interests," writes Garth Turner.
Over the last five centuries, says Frank Lloyd Wright, what humanity has called architecture has been "phony": "It was not innate, it wasn’t organic and it didn’t have the character of nature.”
More than 40 years after the debut of this British farce on the Shaw Festival stage, "One for the Pot" returns with excellent performances that contain the elements needed to make this for-the-masses comedy a laugh riot, writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.
"As a pretentious British boss of mine said many years ago ... 'I have found that around the world, one can get on with two languages: English, and loud English,'" writes Ross Robinson.
"I provided you with an opportunity to do the right thing, which you have obviously declined to do. Please be advised that I intend to pursue this in the appropriate forum(s)," writes Derek Collins.
Niagara Falls riding MPP Wayne GatesSpecial to Niagara Now
As a member of a democratic legislative body, yesterday was a heartbreaking day. I watched as...
Dr. William Brown is a professor of neurology at McMaster University and co-founder of the Infohealth series at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library.
Dr. William...
Dear editor:
We at Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care Service would like to express our gratitude once again to the wonderful people of Niagara-on-the-Lake and surrounding...
Dear editor:
This is an open letter to Lord Mayor Betty Disero and Sean Simpson of Simpson's Pharmacy.
Clearly the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Canada, and...
Dear editor:
Thank you for publishing the addresses of some of the wonderful Christmas light displays about town.
My husband planned a route, which took us...
Dear editor:
As we appreciate Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips' action in doing the right thing and resigning his cabinet post over his Caribbean vacation during...
Especially during the holidays, when you have the opportunity to help someone in need, take it
Lezlie Wade
Special to The Lake Report/Niagara Now
A few Christmases...
Dear editor:
I have been listening for several weeks to the back and forth regarding Niagara-on-the-Lake's current Airbnb situation.
I understand the income potential, especially in...
Dear editor:
The unique character of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Chautauqua neighbourhood is defined by its narrow, tree-sheltered streets. We are protected and charmed in every season by our towering oaks...
Dr. William Brown is a professor of neurology at McMaster University and co-founder of the Infohealth series at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library.
Dr. William...
The people of Niagara-on-the-Lake seem to take Christmas decorating and holiday lighting very seriously.
How else to explain the amazing displays of decor around town?
If ever there...
Mike Keenan Special to The Lake Report
For seniors suffering from the nagging effects of long-term incarceration inflicted upon us like punishment for white-collar criminals such...
David Israelson
Special to The Lake Report
Despite many loud objections, Ontario Premier Doug Ford just drove a few more nails into the Greenbelt’s coffin.
Here’s the...
Dear editor:
Our family would like to thank the NOTL Christmas parade committee for keeping the Christmas spirit alive amid the COVID-19 pandemic and in a way that...
Not even a global pandemic could hijack Santa's plan to put in an appearance in Niagara-on-the-Lake this year.
The annual Christmas parade will be a...
Kyra Simone
Special to The Lake Report
Canadians produce 25 per cent more waste around the holidays than any other time of year. But simple switches can...
David IsraelsonSpecial to The Lake Report
Did Ontario Premier Doug Ford think that because we’re in a pandemic, nobody would notice how he keeps trying...
The following letter was sent to NOTL town and regional councillors and a copy was submitted to The Lake Report.
Dear councillors:
After reading the headline in...
