"Our leadership gave the final green light to a modern complex that will forever, irrevocably, irreversibly change our landmark street. Not since 1847 when the Courthouse was built has anyone done this," writes Garth Turner.
"'Heartbreak House' is a profound examination of generational change, of dreams and ambitions shattered by war, of industry and government overturning social programs in favour of exploitation," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.
"What do we want our legislative bodies — municipal and provincial — to do to underwrite our shared wish relative to protecting Ontario’s heritage?" writes Brian Marshall.
"Do some patients with mid-to-late-stage dementia have abnormal electrical activity in their brains that contributes to their cognitive decline?" writes Dr. William Brown.
"Hats off to our first responders. These brave people go toward the fires to save lives and limit damage. Most people flee fires," writes Ross Robinson.
Was your old house built before 1900? If so, it’s almost certain that the basement foundation was constructed with lime mortar; a completely different critter...
Dear editor:
The Lake Report’s coverage of the destruction of trees along the Upper Canada Heritage Trail ("Residents angry after healthy trees cut down along heritage...
Dear editor:
I recently read Syme Jago's poignant letter you published in your wonderful Sept. 10 issue, "Protesters are bullies wreaking havoc." I definitely agree with...
Dear editor:
Our tiny not-so-perfect Lord Mayor and the Eight Dwarfs have moved the iconic horse and carriages, and their historic, longtime tax-paying owners, from their longstanding...
Dear editor:
Niagara-on-the-Lake trails are extremely popular with both walkers and bikers during these beautiful sunny days.
Sharing the trails is no problem, but the bikers need to...
Dear editor:
We read this week’s issue The Lake Report (and other publications) articles and letters concerning the preparations for the Charlotte to East and West Line section of...
When I first began studying Niagara’s architecture in preparation for writing the “Heirloom Guide to Architectural House Styles” (online: www.heirloomhomeguide.ca), I was struck by...
Dear editor:
NOTL's Community Wellness Committee wholeheartedly supports the implementation of the on-demand transit pilot program in Niagara-on-the-Lake, as announced by the town on Sept. 3.
This new...
Dear editor:
Along with other residents, particularly those like myself whose property backs on to the old railway and the Upper Canada Heritage Trail, I have...
Dear editor:
Why can’t NOTL use harassment laws to regulate the anti-carriage protesters?
Surely the use of bullhorns, blocking access on sidewalks and roads is harassment.
The role of...
The author sent this letter to his telephone provider, Freedom Mobile. He suspects these are computer-generated scam calls and wants other NOTL residents to...
Going back to school is going to be an educational experience for parents, children and teachers alike.
Masks, social distancing, our new “bubbles” — it’s...
Dear editor:
A Better Niagara is concerned with a proposed Niagara-on-the-Lake bylaw amendment that would not only allow up to seven councillors to continue to...
The author sent this letter to his telephone provider, Freedom Mobile. He suspects these are computer-generated scam calls and wants other NOTL residents to...
Wayne Gates
Special to The Lake Report
Public policy must be driven by evidence-based decision-making and it should be coherent and consistent. Unfortunately, what we’re facing regarding...
