"A&M are pumping their latest project. It’s a whopper. If the sisters get their way with local politicians (once again), the old Rand Estate will turn into a five-storey, 111-room luxury Ritz-Carlton hotel," writes Garth Turner.
"Should any future council enact an interim control bylaw, underwritten by a duly compliant study, it will be largely legally unassailable," writes Brian Marshall.
"Niagara-on-the-Lake should not be treated as an extension of a 'Vegas North' casino economy. We are not a desert entertainment strip," writes Keith McNenly.
"I have heard that during his 26 years as mayor, Henry Paffard advocated for the planting of over 1,000 trees. By any measure, that’s a lot of limbs and leaves and shade and oxygen. And with trees come squirrels," writes Ross Robinson.
"Regardless of differences of opinion over development projects, I recognize that public discourse should be conducted respectfully and without casting aspersions on others," writes Stewart Hall.
Dear editor:
Another great Leaf has passed on, and I hope the real fans remember him.
Bob Nevin always conducted himself with such class and modesty. ...
Last week we looked at one of the types of perhaps well-intentioned, but definitely uninformed alterations that result in damage to historic masonry. Continuing...
It’s been a long road, but year after year, Centennial Sports Park in Virgil keeps getting better and better.
The continued improvements are largely the...
Kyra Simone
Special to The Lake Report
Garbage collection is changing in Niagara. If you kick-start your recycling habits now, you’ll be prepared for Oct. 19 when...
Dear editor:
With reference to the letter last week "We’re quite happy with changes made to the heritage trail," I would suggest that the writers’ lauding of...
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...
