Opinion

The Turne Report: Two Sisters. Two hotels. One big brawl

"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.

Arch-i-text: Would pausing development put NOTL in legal trouble?

"Should any future council enact an interim control bylaw, underwritten by a duly compliant study, it will be largely legally unassailable," writes Brian Marshall.

Opinion: Niagara should be itself — not mimic other vacation spots

"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.

Ross’s Ramblings: Don’t get squirrely as I exalt these adorable rodents

"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.

Letter: An apology to Benny Marotta

"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.

Editorial: Keep NOTL Palliative Care in mind

It’s sometimes a tough decision when you’re putting on a fundraiser. Selecting which charity to donate to can be overwhelming, especially when there are...

Golden Plunger: NOTL Community Centre

Betty and Jane Plunger Patrol Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre 14 Anderson Lane The NOTL Community Centre is one of our favourite bathroom venues. It has it all. It's completely...

EDITORIAL: Enough is enough

NOTL’s not-so-friendly neighbourhood protesters decided to attack the country’s veterans again this weekend, protesting outside a pig roast fundraiser at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124. It now...

Letter: Trudeau critique was full of propaganda

Dear editor: George Warkentin’s letter to the editor, “Not a fan of Justin Trudeau,” (Sept. 5), was full of propaganda against the prime minister and included a combination...

Letter: Special report on lake erosion highlights importance of shoreline lands

Dear editor: We at Harmony Residents Group wish to congratulate The Lake Report for its special report, “Falling Into the Lake,” (Aug. 29). Not only did your...

Letter: Excellent story on history of flying in NOTL

Dear editor: Congratulations to Denise Ascenzo for her excellent report, ("90 years of flying in NOTL," The Lake Report, Sept. 5), about the history of aviation in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It...

Letter: Town, region letting us down of road and cycling infrastructure

Dear editor: There have been many useful and interesting letters of late about cycling in our town. I am encouraged that the level of discourse...

Letter to the editor: Not a fan of Justin Trudeau

Dear editor: When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake a few weeks ago, I was reminded of the election this October and thought...

Letter to the editor: Niagara Flower Growers appreciate community support

Dear editor: We would like to say thank you to the volunteers of NOTL, Queenston, Glendale, St. Davids fire departments for their quick response to the...

Letter to the editor: Shoreline erosion is a natural and fascinating phenomenon

Dear editor: I am dismayed by some of the articles in your last issue, (“Falling into the Lake,” Aug. 29), and the values I interpret them to...

Letter to the editor: Poorly lit roads are dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists

Dear editor: I am an ex-NOTLer and writing in response to the tragic, unnecessary death last week of Zenaida, the Mexican migrant worker and mother of two.  Besides the senseless hit-and-run...

Letter to the editor: Town, region need to implement more safety measures for cyclists

Dear editor: First and foremost, I am thrilled Niagara-on-the-Lake is attracting throngs of tourists and that bike rental companies are thriving because of this.  I am...

EDITORIAL: Soaring examples of community spirit

Every day in this town there is some reminder of just why we’re so proud to write about it. Yea to the Chautauqua Residents Association for...

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