Opinion

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: Bylaw protects trees, but town not enforcing rules

SUBMITTED BY TERRY DAVIS, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: Despite receiving at least three complaints from concerned residents, Niagara-on-the-Lake has not required the developer of a property at...

Editorial: The good no bad, no ugly

So often, the media are accused of focusing on the bad and ugly side of life. Unfortunately, bad things can be big news and...

Letter to the editor: Few party house villas in town, numbers show

SUBMITTED BY JASON CLEMENTS, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: I am writing in response to the letter to the editor headlined, Who wants to live beside a party...

Letter to the editor: Congratulations to SORE on latest legal victory

SUBMITTED BY DEREK COLLINS, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: The members of Save Our Rand Estate should be congratulated on their success in obtaining the well-deserved party status (now confirmed by...

Letter to the editor: Defence of Tory MPP was fact-free political rhetoric

SUBMITTED BY JAMES WILSON, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: I was unhappy to read Neil Tokar’s May 16 letter to the editor “A liberal defence of Tory Sam Oosterhof”...

Letter to the editor: A liberal defence of Tory Sam Oosterhoff

SUBMITTED BY NEIL TOKAR, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: Sam Oosterhoff, the MPP from Niagara West, made himself all sorts of political enemies last week. The sharks are circling around this...

Letter to the editor: Wetland Horrors sage continues

SUBMITTED BY RYDER PAYNE, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: I have to tell you how much I have enjoyed James Tupman’s epistolary serial, The Wetland Horrors, and his concerns about...

Letter to the editor: Rental properties are a fact of life in NOTL

SUBMITTED BY TONY CHISHOLM, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: Re: the letter: Who wants to live beside a party house?, published May 9, the answer of course is...

Editorial: Mr. Mellings attitude is concerning

At the beginning of last week’s Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing regarding SORE obtaining party status in ongoing litigation, Two Sisters Resorts Corp. lawyer Michael...

Letter to the editor: Who wants to live beside a party house?

SUBMITTED BY DEBORAH SYMINGTON, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: This letter is in response to Jason Clements' May 2 letter, (Short-term visitors are vital to NOTL's economy). Unfortunately, many...

Letter to the editor: Wetlands could bring Lyme disease, mosquitoesand other pests

SUBMITTED BY JAMES TUPMAN, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: A final word on the Parks Canada lands dispute. By chance, this past week my wife and I met a...

Letter to the editor:What an amazing town we live in

SUBMITTED BY PAUL HANCOCK, NOTL.OPINION Dear editor: I have lived in NOTL for five years now and am so proud of the town we chose for...

Editorial: Decorum, please. Lets play nice

It’s been over a year since a public meeting was held at the NOTL Community Centre regarding plans for the Randwood Estate — and...

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