"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.
Dr. William Brown
Special to The Lake Report
Wolves were domesticated roughly 30,000 years ago and cats about 9,500 years ago – but what about humans?
Fossil and...
Dear editor:
Upon reading Samuel Young’s letter in the Jan. 16 issue of the Lake Report (“Reflections on Meghan and Prince Harry”), I feel obliged to respond...
Dear editor:
I’d like to share some thoughts regarding unlicensed short-term rentals and the decision to triple the 2020 licence fees for bed and breakfasts.
I...
Dear editor:
As Lord Mayor Betty Disero has said, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake needs to become self-sustainable.
In effect, it needs to achieve a balance between the...
David Israelson
Special to The Lake Report
If Prince Harry and Meghan Markle really want to move to Canada, they should consider Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Think about it. For...
Dear editor:
Our lord mayor and council continue to express to the residents of NOTL the need for more transparency.
Best budget practices start with “cost control guidelines” and subsequent “stringent...
David Israelson
Special to The Lake Report
If Prince Harry and Meghan Markle really want to move to Canada, they should consider Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Think about it. For...
Dear editor:
Some advice to Lord Mayor Betty Disero and councillors: Accept the things that cannot change, have the courage to change the things that can and...
Dear editor:
A front-page article on Dec. 26 in one of NOTL’s community newspapers was headlined, “New adventure tour to pair cannabis and hiking in NOTL.”
This is...
Dear editor:
I read with some interest the Dec. 12 article, “Town’s online burial map lets you search cemetery plots.”
This new map is a great resource,...
Dear editor:
I find it interesting that the only reported focus of Niagara-on-the-Lake town council in reviewing the 2020 budget was pruning expenses to reduce an estimated 9.48...
Dear editor:
Like so many other residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake, I read with interest the article published in The Lake Report and online at Niagara Now referencing the...
Dear editor:
It’s budget season and here we go again.
Float the possibility of a double-digit increase to rile up the residents and then fine-tune the numbers down...
Dear editor:
Each December, I wander around the community looking for opportunities to bring holiday cheer to everyone.
This year with the help of donations from...
Dear editor:
I have read with interest the various letters in The Lake Report from all sides regarding the bird bangers used by the wineries. I have...
Dear editor:
The headline on the continuation of your main story in the Dec. 19 edition of The Lake Report said “Niagara-on-the-Lake still has one of lowest...
During this week’s court proceedings regarding the fight over historic designation of the Rand Estate, the case was made that if Solmar Development Corp. wants to alter...
Dear editor:
While tough words from town council and talk of significant penalties for people in Niagara-on-the-Lake operating short-term accommodation to visitors may be warranted,...
