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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 to the editor: Speeding and unsafe intersections around Niagara-on-the-Lake

SUBMITTED BY SHEILA DOYLE, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: I am writing in regard to the letter, “Cycling tourists are an accident waiting to happen,” July 11. While I could...

Letter to the editor: Sexual orientation and religion: Lets stop the judgment

SUBMITTED BY WALLACE WALTRAUT WIENS, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: I am writing in response to letters submitted to The Lake Report, starting with John Boydell’s letter, “Mennonite church...

Letter to the editor: Impatient drivers are more a danger than cycling tourists

SUBMITTED BY KASPAR POLD, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: I do agree with the writer of the past week who foresees an accident on Niagara-on-the-Lake roads because of...

Editorial: Russian roulette and overnight parking

Overnight parking in Niagara-on-the-Lake has turned into a form of Russian roulette of late. Will the parking gendarmes be out in the middle of the...

Review: Hilda’s Yard another Norm Foster must-see

Mike Keenan Special to The Lake Report “Hilda’s Yard.” is Norm Foster’s second play in his annual summertime trilogy set in downtown St. Catharines’ Recital Hall,...

Letter to the editor: How much tourism is enough?

SUBMITTED BY DON STEWART, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: Re: “Don’t fear new ideas, like corporate branding,” July 4. Here is a new idea: let’s consider the residents, taxpayers and...

Editorial: News has to be reported, even if it’s bad

It’s no secret the protests against Sentineal Carriages have become frustrating for many residents in town. The Lake Report is aware that by writing about...

Letter to the editor: Don’t fear new ideas, like corporate branding

SUBMITTED BY JOHN JACQUES, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: Re: Glenn Young’s letter, “NOTL could reap millions by working with corporate brands,” The Lake Report, June 6. How interesting...

Letter to the editor: Kind NOTLer found lost licence and tracked me down

SUBMITTED BY DOUGLAS STARK, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor:  My wife and I were enjoying Canada Day morning strolling around downtown stopping for breakfast, a coffee and then...

Letter to the editor: Mennonite church has changed and gays are welcome

SUBMITTED BY ELLY TEICHGRAF, BANCROFT.OPINION Dear editor: This is in response to the June 27 letter, “Mennonite church discriminates against gays and lesbians,” by John Boydell of...

Letter to the editor: Letter was hate speech toward Mennonites

SUBMITTED BY BEN BARTEL, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: After reading John Boydell’s letter of June 27, 2019, I looked up the word abhor in several dictionaries. One of...

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