Opinion

The Turner Report: When the rules just don’t matter

"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.

Shaw review: A thoughtful ‘Heartbreak House’ that never fully catches fire

"'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.

Arch-i-text: What will it take to ensure heritage properties are protected?

"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.

Dr. Brown: The surprising link between dementia and epilepsy

"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.

Ross’s Ramblings: This summer’s forest fires recall fires of the past

"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.

COVID-19: The Checkout: How grocers and consumers are changing

NOTL resident John Scott is chair of Niagara College, as well as a former CEO, current board member and retail adviser in the grocery industry. He...

Letter: A long overdue conversation about racism

Dear editor: We are angered and saddened by the senseless murder and violence suffered by members of the black and Indigenous communities, not only in...

Letter: Birthday party hostess ticketed by town

Dear editor: Your June 4 edition's front page showed a charming photo and story of a group of neighbours who gather daily, maintaining the required...

Letter: Let’s fix derelict flag pole

Dear editor: At the corner of Front and Simcoe streets near the entrance to the Fort Mississauga pathway stands a crooked, derelict flag pole, minus the flag. I...

Letter: B&B reopening must be gradual and orderly

The following is a letter sent to The Lake Report and short-term rental operators in Niagara-on-the-Lake by NOTL Bed & Breakfast Association president David Levesque. As...

Letter: Seniors get forgotten, again

Dear editor: A news report last week stated that more, and more less fortunate, seniors from NOTL, are using the Newark Neighbours food bank to supplement their food...

Dr. Brown: The pathology of COVID-19lungs

Dr. William Brown Special to The Lake Report Given that the most common cause of death in COVID-19 is what’s been aptly called ARDS (Acute Respiratory Disease...

Dr. Brown: Whens this pandemic going to end? Not anytime soon

Dr. William Brown Special to The Lake Report Ever since COVID-19 emerged in China in late November this virus has kept the experts guessing. Despite similarities...

Letter: A touching tribute to George Floyd

Dear editor: While I was at Niagara-on-the-Lake's Voices of Freedom Park on Monday, a young mother came by with her three- or four-year-old son, Graham. They brought...

Letter: Pandemic actions smack of dictatorship

The following is a letter to New Democrat MPP Wayne Gates. A copy was submitted to The Lake Report for publication. Since I have not seen a formal apology...

Letter: Politicians can’t be playing politics during pandemic

Dear editor: I am sure I am not alone in finding the contradiction in letters to the editor last week supporting political leaders and specifically...

Letter: Ad featuring town CAO was unusual

Dear editor: An advertisement in your newspaper on May 28 featuring a message from the interim CAO of Niagara-on-the-Lake, presumably using public funds, presents an interesting insight into...

Letter: Dog owners need to pick up after pets

Dear editor: It is a good routine to walk your faithful and fun-loving Fido. But please be considerate and pick up after your dog. Why leave your...

Letter: Not optimistic long-term care homes will improve

Dear editor: More than 80 per cent of COVID-19 deaths have occurred in seniors long-term care homes. The outbreak, as quoted by 86-year-old Marie D'Rozario, a Toronto-area resident,...

Letter: Apology for washroom statement that changed

Dear editor:  I wanted to apologize for any inconvenience to you and the paper I may have caused.  When we spoke last Tuesday night, we talked...

Editorial: Transparency, public information and COVID-19

We are thankful to see that after two months of opaque refusals to tell Niagara residents how many people in each community have been...

The Checkout: COVID-19: Smalltown grocers are community social hubs

The Checkout   NOTL resident John Scott is chair of Niagara College, as well as a former CEO, current board member and retail adviser in the grocery...

Dr. Brown: An imaginativealternative to the pandemic: Change the universe

NOTE NEW EXPLANDED HEAD ABOVE   Dr. William Brown Special to The Lake Report We all need a rest from the pandemic – why not try physics? The 20th century...

Letter: Heritage tax rebate must be a town priority

The following is an edited version of a letter to Lord Mayor Betty Disero and members of town council ahead of this past Monday's council meeting: We...

Letter: A heartwarming Mother’s Day tale

Dear editor: So much in life is hum-drum, everyday, just normal, maybe boring. A lot can be really bad, too. But then something happens to shine a beautiful...

Letter: Full support for mayor and town staff during pandemic

Dear editor: I have to say that I was truly disappointed in the tone of some of the letters to the editor this past week. One writer criticized...

Letter: Wear a mask, protect others

Dear editor: There is now conclusive evidence that wearing a mask contributes to flattening the curve by protecting others from you potentially infecting them. The question then...

Letter: COVID-19: Close Queen St. to cars, so stores can safely offer services

More Planning Needed as Town Economy Reopens Dear editor: In the space of a week, Niagara-on-the-Lake has gone from implementing strict measures intended to reduce the...

Editorial: Don’t let down your guard

After months of living through the threat and then the reality of a worldwide pandemic that has hit oh-so-close to home, restrictions on our...

COVID-19: Letter: Mayor, council doing nothing to help Old Town businesses

Dear editor: The Old Town and Queen Street, in particular, are the centrepiece for tourism in Niagara-on-the-Lake and tourism is the mainstay of our economy. The...

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