"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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
After last week’s top story about council’s possible forced designation of three properties on Prideaux Street, there was some confusion about whether local resident...
NOTL’s Wellness Committee has a large feat ahead of it and the members are facing it head-on with their attempt to gather authentic input from the community....
Dear editor:
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must be judged by his own standards.
He has called others racist, homophobic, Islamophobic etc., without proof.
He would not take it easy if it was...
Brian Marshall
In the Sept. 16 meeting of town council, Coun. Clare Cameron made an impassioned statement concerning the importance of protecting our town’s heritage assets...
Dear Editor:
Terry Fox brought out the best in us — compassion, togetherness and generosity. This was evident as we gathered together on Sept. 15 at Simcoe...
Dear editor:
I am 100 per cent in agreement with Richard Harley’s Sept. 12 editorial, “Enough is enough,” regarding ongoing protests by a Niagara anti-horse carriage group.
I have...
Dear editor:
Re: Larry Milberry’s letter, “Excellent story on history of flying in NOTL,” The Lake Report, Sept. 12.
As the youngest son of Fred Pattison, who...
The following letter was sent to Lord Mayor Betty Disero, Laura Sentineal (owner of Sentineal Horse Carriages), MPP Wayne Gates, Eduardo Lafforgue (president, NOTL...
Dear editor:
I am writing in regarding plans to extend the Niagara-on-the-Lake interim control bylaw for cannabis for another year.
Marijuana is grown for medicinal and recreational use.
Grapes in...
