"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.
"'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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
SUBMITTED BY LOU FEDORKOW, QUEENSTON.OPINION
Dear Editor:
The interlibrary loan program has been the primary service I use at the NOTL library, as I am largely...
SUBMITTED BY DEBI GOODWIN, HARMONY RESIDENTS GROUP, NOTL.OPINION
Dear Editor:
Thanks to James Tupman for acknowledging clarifications that I made in a letter to address a letter he’d sent...
SUBMITTED BY JASON CLEMENTS, NOTL.OPINION
Dear Editor:
Do we not want tourists coming to NOTL?
I agree that local bylaws should be followed and all short-term rentals...
SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL MACDONALD, NOTL.OPINION
Dear Editor:
I was disappointed but not surprised when managing editor Kevin MacLean’s opinion piece (Stand up for libraries. And education. And...
SUBMITTED BY VICTORIA MORLEY, NOTL.OPINION
In response to Brian Marshall’s feature Architext printed March 28, 2019 where he says, “I fail to understand people who...
SUBMITTED BY STEPHEN OPRICI, NOTL.OPINION
Dear Editor,
NOTL has a strong base of intelligent, proud and caring residents devoted to the preservation of historic sites, built...
SUBMITTED BY DEBORAH SYMINGTON, GARRISON VILLAGE, NOTL.OPINION
Dear Editor,
This is in response to the letter to the editor, by Alison Hepburn, dated April 4, 2019.
NO. The...
SUBMITTED BY JAMES TUPMAN, COLONEL BUTLER CRESCENT, NOTL.OPINION
Dear Editor,
We all should thank Debi Goodwin and the Harmony Residents Group she represents for clarifying the...
SUBMITTED BY DEBI GOODWIN, HARMONY RESIDENTS GROUP BOARD MEMBER.OPINION
While the Harmony Residents Group welcomes any discussion of what should become of the Department of...
SUBMITTED BY STEPHEN OPRICI.
The foal did shudder,
At his mother’s tiny udder
She fed on her fodder,
And she was a mudder.
If you’re smiling now,
I’ll tell you...
For several weeks now, we have reported on the appearance of nasty, racist, anti-immigrant posters around town.
In the past week, another ranting flyer was...
SUBMITTED BY RENATE KLAASSEN, NIAGARA UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH.OPINION
Dear Editor,
As a Christian leader in NOTL, representing a large faith community that lives, works and worships...
SUBMITTED BY STEPHEN OPRICI.OPINION
Dear Editor,
When Adam Stirr, spokesperson for At War For Animals Niagara, holds an “End speciesism” sign, I pray his empathy and...
SUBMITTED BY HERMINE STEINBERG.OPINION
In January, Ford’s Progressive Conservative government announced that it was undertaking a review of regional governments in order to save money and...
SUBMITTED BY JESSE LEPP.OPINION
Dear Editor,
When I read a condemnation of bullying from Lord Mayor Betty Disero then I nod and say, “Fine work! Good...
