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.

Nature’s Lens: The mighty phragmite

Invasive species are a part of nature. The natural world procures many curious cycles and sequences, some of which seem rather unfair to the...

Editorial: Packed election deserves attention

Now that we’ve passed the cut-off date to run for the upcoming municipal election, and have 25 candidates seeking spots on council, it’s more...

Letter to the editor: “To those who will listen”

Jennifer Jones-Butski   Some time ago, some people in this world decided it was time for change. Now, I’m good with change, when it’s for the better. In...

OPINION: Let’s dial down the level of confrontation

A weekend of protests and counter-protests has come and gone, thankfully with no injuries and no arrests. But both sides are accusing the other of...

Nature’s Lens: Wildlife needs ‘tour stops’ too

How about that heat wave we just had? The hot and steamy days of a Niagara summer sweat a nostalgic feeling out of me....

Letter to the editor: From the Sentineal Family

The Sentineal Family has a long tradition of having horses in the Old Town. In the 1970s Fred did weddings for friends and family. This...

Best to be pro-active when it comes to pot

Niagara-on-the-Lake is on the precipice of what could be massive changes - likely unwelcome changes - to its agricultural industry, with little control over...

Editorial: Protecting NOTL’s bank swallows

Just off the corner of Lakeshore Road in Old Town, there is a paradise many locals know about called Niagara Shores Park.The area, now...

Editorial: Lake Report goes bi-weekly

It’s been a busy month. When Niagara Now received the first shipment of The Lake Report May 3 and our small crew set out to...

SHAW REVIEW: Magician’s Nephew a great start to 2018 season

By Mike Keenan The Magician's Nephew, a world premiere, opened the 2018 Shaw Festival season. I watched it totally enthralled along with 400 elementary students,...

SHAW REVIEW: Stage Kiss You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss …

By Mike Keenan Marilyn Monroe once said, “Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and 50 cents for your...

Letter: Ontario’s libraries

Madeleine Lefebvre, Chair of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library Board On behalf of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library Board, I would like to thank the provincial election...

When a community newspaper closes, a piece of history is lost

Penny Coles OPINION In this age of turning to Google with any question you have, you expect an instant answer. It can be pretty frustrating when you...

Editorial: Keep it classy, NOTL

Niagara-on-the-Lake might be the prettiest town in Canada, but if it were to be judged based on the conduct of some residents at Monday night’s...

BABB: Falls council no ray of sunshine

How very interesting and informative the Sunshine List is — it’s not what one would immediately think of for light reading but it’s definitely...

OPINION: No, Niagara Falls is not getting a Harry Potter theme park

No, Niagara Falls is not getting its own Harry Potter theme park, contrary to what an article that’s circulating online suggests. In reality, the idea of bringing the Wizarding World...

Letter to the editor: Denise’s columns

GORDON DYCK: Denise's articles I love Denise Ancenzo’s articles. They make my connection to Niagara-on-the-Lake so much richer. She recently published an article about Solomon Moseby. There...

READER OPINON: Petrowski’s legacy

BY: JAMES TAKEO, Welland, Ontario. With the municipal elections approaching, and with the controversy surrounding the current regional government, Niagara voters will be taking a...

OPINION: NOTL loses local treasure

On Wednesday it was announced that Niagara-on-the-Lake residents will be saying goodbye to a true piece of local heritage: Parliament Oak School. The DSBN sold the...

Ten Foot Poll: Should tobogganing be allowed at Firemens Park?

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Ten Foot Poll: Is council right to investigate Ioannoni?

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OPINION: Postmedia sells Niagara Falls Review, St. Catharines Standard and Welland Tribune

In one fell swoop, Torstar and Postmedia have rendered locally owned news outlets more important than ever. On Monday, it was announced that the two news...

A Strange decision by Ontario Tories

Yet another has suffered the peril of putting themselves on social media. Niagara Falls Coun. Mike Strange didn't get photographed flipping the bird to a government...

The WORKS is making Reese stuffed burgers, topped with Reese

How do you know when you’ve gone too far with a recipe? The answer is when you’ve taken a Reese peanut butter cup stuffed with...

Editorial: Will the US ever change?

The news of at least 59 people being killed in the worst mass shooting in US history was everywhere yesterday. News sources were doing everything they...

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