"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,
I am writing in regard to a Dec. 5 article in your newspaper, “No danger of lead in NOTL drinking water.”
I found the entire article interesting.
However,...
In the digital information age, there are few secrets that don’t eventually find their way into the public realm.
That’s usually because someone, somewhere knows...
Jean Baker
Special to The Lake Report
A delightful musical journey through the Baroque period of the 18th century to carols interpersed with biblical readings foretelling the birth...
Dear editor:
I would like to respond to the past articles and letters in The Lake Report regarding the issue of bird cannons.
Firstly, to the gentleman’s...
Dear editor:
I just read about two children who were able to have their photos taken with Santa Claus.
The boys have autism spectrum disorder, and their...
Niagara-on-the-Lake actors ensure new play
is a Canadian rival to 'A Christmas Carol'
Mike Keenan
Special to The Lake Report
If you're weary from watching curmudgeonly Scrooge endure his...
Dear editor:
Friday night’s Candlelight Stroll was lovely.
I usually take many photos when I am at an event, my photographer self can’t help it. I am...
Social media is a wonderful resource for spreading news and information and connecting with the community. Every media organization, including The Lake Report, relies...
Dear editor:
The use of bird cannons along the protected Niagara Escarpment area is nothing short of torture, not only for the world biosphere habitat, long-term...
The Golden Plunger
with Betty and Jane
Husky Truck Stop
615 York Rd., NOTL
The day was young we were cruising around Niagara-on-the-Lake when nature called. We found...
Dear editor:
Lord Mayor Betty Disero proclaimed International Men’s Day on Nov. 19 as a day to celebrate men who have made a positive impact on their...
Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify that Sanjay Talwar is playing the role of Christmas Present and Peter Fernandes portrays Scrooge's nephew Fred....
Mike Keenan
Special to The Lake Report
The Shaw Festival’s “Holiday Inn” emits lots of razzle, it radiates plenty of dazzle, and its popular Irving Berlin song-and-dance numbers...
Kevin MacLean
Managing Editor
When emergencies occur, whether it’s a fire, car crash, medical emergency or major tragedy, almost always the first to arrive on the...
There is something glorious about fully-expressed Second Empire buildings.
Perhaps it has to do with the vertical lines, which draw one’s eyes upward. Then again,...
Dear editor:
Many Canadians sighed with relief when the Liberal party led by Justin Trudeau won a minority government.
Though many Liberal supporters have their reservations about Trudeau, they couldn’t...
