"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:
First of all, my compliments on your newspaper.
I have enjoyed the local history articles by Linda Fritz. Recently, the one about Queenston Quarry (“The quarrymen...
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,...
Wow! Since last week’s paper The Lake Report has received more than 500 nominations for the NOTL’s Choice Awards.
Thanks NOTL!
The next step after nominations...
NOTL Lord Mayor Betty Disero issued the following message on Tuesday.
Today, Nov. 19, is International Men’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the positive impact...
Dear editor:
Last month, in conjunction with National Women’s History Month, Lord Mayor Betty Disero issued a statement lauding many of women in our community who...
Last week in The Lake Report’s editorial, (“Kudos to NOTL’s young climate activists”), managing editor Kevin MacLean said “congratulations” to two 13-year-old girls for something they have...
Michael Eagen
Special to The Lake Report
Marshall McLuhan, the somewhat forgotten media guru of the 1960s and ‘70s, maintained that citizens living in any political...
Dear editor:
I tend to agree with Bill Cochrane Sr.’s letter expressing his acceptance of the percussion devices used by local farmers to minimize damage to their...
Dear editor:
A gentle reminder: Congratulations to The Lake Report and staff on the glowing results of your recent readership survey, (“Survey shows The Lake Report is...
Cathy Simpson
Special to The Lake Report
There are many famous quotes about freedom of speech because it’s such an important principle and so closely tied...
Kudos and congratulations to Hazel Norris and Molly Shara, two 13-year-old activists from Niagara-on-the-Lake, who have decided they want their municipality to take the...
Dear editor:
Thank you for the wonderful piece by J. Richard Wright (“Miracle at Halloween,” Oct. 31).
It’s exactly what we need in these times of strife and...
Dear editor:
We at Angel’s Rest Dog Sanctuary would like to express our thanks and appreciation for the amazing coverage of our July 2019 fundraiser on...
Dear editor:
In light of our recent election (and elections everywhere), I have two rhetorical suggestions for election campaigns.
Any government is elected to advance national or...
