"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.
Dear editor:
It was both disturbing and heartening to read Richard Harley’s Feb. 6 editorial “Journalists don’t answer to public relations depts.”
In the editorial an email from...
Editori's note: This submission has been updated. The letter writer originally questioned why Coun. Clare Cameron would not have volunteered for the St. Davids...
Dear editor:
Many articles have been published in various papers and reported on various broadcasts, but all have failed to mention and remind the public about...
Dr. William Brown
Special to The Lake Report
I played football in high school and remember once “seeing stars” and feeling momentarily stunned after tackling the ball...
Dear editor:
As a resident and taxpayer of Niagara-on-the-Lake, I am represented in all municipal matters by the elected town council. In response to your Jan. 23 article,...
Gary Zalepa
NOTL Regional Councillor
With over seven years working on municipal councils, I have come to the conclusion that Canada’s method for funding all levels...
Dear editor:
Too often, this space is devoted to letters complaining about one arm or another of government, lamenting some perceived injustice. This isn’t one...
Dear editor:
In your latest edition dated Jan. 30, an excellent article written by Brittany Carter and Dariya Baiguzhiyeva (“In-depth: Queen Street parking a royal mess”) speaks volumes about...
Dear editor:
NOTL’s Mabel Hunter celebrated her 94th birthday in January with the Thursday night duplicate bridge club.
All of our bridge players have a great...
Dear editor:
The article by Brittany Carter and Dariya Baiguzhiyeva, (“In-depth: Queen Street parking a royal mess”), in the Jan. 30 issue of the excellent Lake Report...
On Tuesday, The Lake Report and, presumably, other media organizations, received the following email from the town’s communications department:
Good morning,
Just a reminder to please...
The times they are a-changin’ and, perhaps, nowhere is that more obvious than the media industry.
With news literally at our fingertips and with more...
Even under the best circumstances, renovation projects often have a tendency to expand. Almost inevitably there is “job creep” that occurs as the work...
Dear editor:
The photo of Fred Curtis in Jim Smith’s Exploring Photos column on Jan. 16 brought back memories of a wonderful gentleman.
The very dapper...
Dear editor:
I would like to make several comments in response to news articles in your Jan. 16 edition regarding developer Benny Marotta’s court case against...
Dear editor:
It might behoove developer Rainer Hummel to finish one project before he complains of not being allowed to start more, (“Hummel sues town for...
Dear editor:
How many trees is Niagara-on-the-Lake willing to commit to as our contribution toward the national/global tree-planting goal?
If we are serious, we could challenge other cities and...
With a large spending increase in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s 2020 operating budget and a municipal tax increase of 8.62 per cent, The Lake Report asked...
Several times in the past few weeks I am asked for advice concerning the best approach to a renovation.
While multiple television renovation shows have...
Dear editor:
Here is our Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours-related wish list for 2020.
This wish list is meant to bring some peace, quiet and health back to many...
