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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.

Letter: I am OK with bird cannons

Dear editor: I am not a grape grower but I do value them as neighbours and their crops are one of the reasons we moved to...

Memories from the beaches of Normandy

Rene Bertschi Special to The Lake Report During my years of living in Germany from 1991 to 2011, I had the opportunity several times to visit...

Arch-i-text: The Regency manor

If you could afford a craftsman-built house in the decade after the War of 1812, the choices of architectural style were few. Of course, the...

Letter: Grape growers’ rights should not trump neighbours’ rights

Dear editor: We live on York Road, east of Concession 2, on the Escarpment bench. There are about 125 residential properties on the bench, between Queenston and...

Letter: Why let bird bangers lower property values and disrupt neighbourhood?

Dear editor: I am writing in response to the news story, “Residents and growers at an impasse on bird banger noise,” The Lake Report, Oct. 17. With regard...

Letter: Mandatory voting doesn’t feel like democracy

Dear editor: I’m not sure I share your concern about voter turnout or your proposed solution, “Voter turnout needs a boost,” editorial, Oct. 24. In democracies...

Letter: Solution needed to noise from grape growers’ cannons

Dear editor: After reading previous letters regarding the use of bird cannons here in Niagara-on-the-Lake or the St. Davids area, I feel that our story...

Column: Let’s honour women who make a difference

Betty Disero Lord Mayor of NOTL Status of Women Canada declared October as National Women’s History Month, a time for Canadians to celebrate the achievements and...

Editorial: Amalgamation is dead. But change needed

The Ontario government caught almost everyone off-guard last week when Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark dropped some unexpected news: The Tories were NOT going...

Letter: Trudeau has not accomplished his promises

Dear editor: By the time you receive this response to the ludicrous letter to the editor from Elizabeth Oliver-Malone (“Attacks on Trudeau are more Conservative misinformation,” Oct....

Letter: There must be a better solution than gunshots to disperse bird

Dear editor: I have to think that in 2019 there’s a more appropriate way of disbursing birds than an air cannon that goes off hundreds...

Letter: Election process at polling station was an impressive, organized effort

Dear editor: I had the privilege (yes, privilege) to be involved with this year’s federal election. My curiosity motivated my intentions regarding the electoral process in...

Editorial: Voter turnout needs a boost

Congratulations to all seven people who opted to run as candidates in the riding of Niagara Falls. Choosing to put yourself out there for all...

Letter: Ear-piercing explosions dont make for a pleasant Niagara-on-the-Lake

Dear editor: I have been staying on York Road toward Queenston in Niagara-on-the-Lake for the last two weeks and have had a most unpleasant experience which...

Letter: I am a Canadian

Four years ago, prior to the 2015 federal election, Scott Finlay of the Friends of Fort George shared these thoughts on Facebook. The posting popped onto...

Letter: An election poem

Majority governments be Based upon minority. Minority governments be Based on a majority. Voters practice to believe. Leaders practice to deceive. This all in the bag of tricks  We call Canadian...

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