"A&M are pumping their latest project. It’s a whopper. If the sisters get their way with local politicians (once again), the old Rand Estate will turn into a five-storey, 111-room luxury Ritz-Carlton hotel," writes Garth Turner.
"Should any future council enact an interim control bylaw, underwritten by a duly compliant study, it will be largely legally unassailable," writes Brian Marshall.
"Niagara-on-the-Lake should not be treated as an extension of a 'Vegas North' casino economy. We are not a desert entertainment strip," writes Keith McNenly.
"I have heard that during his 26 years as mayor, Henry Paffard advocated for the planting of over 1,000 trees. By any measure, that’s a lot of limbs and leaves and shade and oxygen. And with trees come squirrels," writes Ross Robinson.
"Regardless of differences of opinion over development projects, I recognize that public discourse should be conducted respectfully and without casting aspersions on others," writes Stewart Hall.
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...
The mournful sounds of The Last Post.
Rhythmic footfalls of veterans and cadets, marching to honour the past.
Heartfelt, tearful tributes to men and women who...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
