"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.
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 JAMES TUPMAN.OPINION
Dear Editor,
As intended, Jim Smith’s picture of the Shepherd Boat Works on Ricardo Street brought back many memories, some pleasant, some...
SUBMITTED BY RICK & BETTY ANN CHANDLER.OPINION
Hate Posters in Niagara-on-the-Lake? You can’t be serious!! I checked the date to see if it was April 1!...
SUBMITTED BY BRENDA TANFARA.OPINION
*This letter references a CBC News report from March 29, 2019.
Dear Editor,
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland recently voiced something...
SUBMITTED BY ANONYMOUS, VIRGIL.OPINION
Thanks for bringing attention to the hate speech posters that are placed throughout the town. I first noticed them while walking...
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...
Kudos to members of Niagara-on-the-Lake council and to town clerk Peter Todd for taking a strong position against a request to not publicly broadcast...
SUBMITTED BY STEPHEN OPRICI.OPINION
Councillor Norm Arsenault should be commended for his independent analysis of specific roads or sections within Niagara-on-the-Lake that may warrant speed...
Niagara-on-the-Lake prides itself on being a welcoming, friendly, beautiful town.
Though the town’s populace is predominantly white, NOTL is overwhelmingly accepting of people of different...
SUBMITTED BY SAL FLORIO.OPINION
Dear Editor,
I am writing to you regarding your “Resident’s speak out on official plan” article in your paper of Feb. 28,...
Last week students from around Niagara-on-the-Lake spent the Friday of their March break outside town hall, advocating for better treatment of our planet.
The Lake...
