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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: Thanks for letter about act of kindness

Dear editor: Thank you for the wonderful letter to the editor, (“More good things happen in Niagara-on-the-Lake,” Oct. 10), from Jane Calver regarding the helpful young man who stopped...

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...

Letter: Attacks on Trudeau are more Conservative misinformation

Dear editor: Here we go again with letter writer George Warkentin’s attacks of misinformation, (“It’s not possible to defend actions of PM Trudeau,” Oct. 10). Just read PM...

Letter: Torture by sonic devices

Dear editor: We live on York Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake, between St. David’s and Queenston. Some of us have been neighbours for more than 40 years. Until propane-fired cannon...

Letter: Council should reject chamber request

Dear editor: When Niagara-on-the-Lake’s infrastructure – roads, sidewalks, wastewater treatment system, parking spaces – are already being used beyond their capacity, and residents will almost...

Editorial: Make an informed choice, but do vote

Every four years or so we get to exercise an inalienable democratic right by choosing our elected representatives in Ottawa. For the past five weeks, and...

Letter: Setting the record straight about signs

Dear editor: I am reaching out today to set the record straight in regards to an unfortunate perception that I have shown a lack of...

Letter: Ideas for improving cycling safety on the roads of NOTL

Dear editor: I would like to agree and disagree with the writer of the letter in the Sept. 12 issue which says the town and Region...

Letter: Utopian political promises abound and we can’t afford them

Dear editor: The Canadian credit card is maxed out. There are only two realistic ways to achieve any of the Utopian promises made by all political...

Letter: It’s not possible to defend actions of PM Trudeau

Dear editor: I would like to respond to my critic, (letter, Oct. 3, "I trust Trudeau to deal with climate crisis, wage gap"). I totally understand your frustration,...

Letter: More good things happen here in Niagara

Dear editor: I was driving home down York Road when a pick-up pulled over in front of me and was blocking a bit of the...

Letter: Co-ordinated strategy needed to deal with tourism traffic

Dear editor: I am writing regarding  my letter to the editor printed in the Sept. 26 edition of The Lake Report, "It's Old Town, not the QEW."  I...

Letter: Achieving zero emissions is a complex process

Dear editor: Before all the kids and their parents go back to sleep after the “one day climate strike,”  I would like to interject some...

Letter: Falling into the Lake did great job highlighting needs of threatened species

Dear editor: I thought the documentary Falling into the Lake did a fantastic job describing the need to consider species other than ourselves when making land use...

Letter: Black heart Conservatives spouting disinformation

Dear editor: The electorate has a clear choice: accept the Conservatives’ disinformation campaign on carbon taxes and climate change or elect others who are truly progressive...

Letter: Grandfather was a British Home Child

Dear editor: I read with great interest your article about the British Home Children, (“British Home Children” – commemorating 150 years, Sept. 26). My grandfather was an...

Letter: I trust Trudeau to deal with climate crisis, wage gap

Dear editor: In his letter to the editor last week (“Trudeau only sorry because he got caught”), George Warkentin made more untrue, disparaging remarks against Justin...

Letter: Protesters need to stop before situation leads to someone getting hurt

Dear editor: I am quite concerned that someone will be seriously injured due to the protesters harassing the carriage horses. They have been frightening the...

Letter: Who is illegally dumping trash in The Commons?

Editor’s Note: Niagara Region has installed a new sign, which reminds people that dumping waste in The Commons is illegal. We commend the letter writer...

Wine Thang #3: Olfactory bulb

The staff of Ravine Winery share their expertise and offer a brief explanation about an aspect of wine in this regular feature. So, whether...

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