"It’s telling that MacKay-Lyons, whose main body of work is unabashedly contemporary, adheres strictly to this sense of place as derived from understanding its existing (or historic) vernacular materials, building culture and forms," writes Brian Marshall.
"The NOTL rebels’ plan is to have candidates identified and in place well before the race. There may be a slate. There will certainly be public engagements — forums, Q&As, debates. There will be money, as well as passion," writes Garth Turner.
"Do we plan for the few, or do we plan for everyone — families, seniors, artists, educators, and the millions who come here to experience Niagara’s beauty and culture?" writes Syreeta Larkan.
"The Nobel Prizes in the sciences began in 1901, and despite the emergence of a host of other worthy prizes in mathematics, engineering and recently the computer sciences, it remains the gold standard," writes Dr. William Brown.
"With the threat of Trump's tariffs looming over our economy, we need a Team Ontario approach, working together across party lines to stand up to Trump’s tariffs," writes MPP Wayne Gates.
"Standing at the back of the room in the St. Davids Fire Hall, from what I could understand, competing interests seem to be pointing fingers at each other. He said, she said," writes Ross Robinson.
"On behalf of the General Nelles Branch 124 Royal Canadian Legion, entering into 2025, I would like to reflect on, and with the executive committee, thank the many people that made 2024 a very good year for our branch," writes Allan Howse.
"Canada is a free country, making our own decisions as citizens and forging our own democratic path in the world. Exchange independence for two of 100 seats in an undemocratic U.S. Senate? The 51st state indeed," writes Keith McNenly.
"Is bowing to tourism why people are encouraged to buy houses, flip them into motels, shrinking the supply of homes and creating businesses that don’t pay business taxes?" writes Garth Turner.
"There has now existed for several years a tinder box of dead trees and undergrowth, just waiting to be ignited by a strong wind and a little spark, random or malevolent," writes Richard Baker.
Columnist Brian Marshall will spend the next few weeks examining the options available to municipal authorities for protecting heritage properties, starting with a bylaw called "The Standards for the Maintenance and Occupany of Property," which "provides the criteria for maintenance of all properties located within the municipal boundaries of Niagara-on-the-Lake," writes Marshall.
"I have always held that political dynasties are dangerous for democracy. The fault was definitely with the Liberal party for flattering Trudeau into believing he would be a good prime minister," writes Jackie Bonic.
"When it comes to improving your home’s curb appeal, the walkway that leads up to the front door is one of the best places to spend some time and effort," writes Joanne Young.
"Like the flu, COVID is now embedded in the population. That means we can expect continuing mutant versions to emerge, including more lethal versions," writes Dr. William Brown.
"When I have looked on such platforms in anticipation of a potential trip, the options that come up are often quite far from the location I input. One has to sift through the information and carefully look at actual locations as part of the process," writes Tara Abrams.
"Yes, Donald Trump and I both want to get rid of the annually challenging concept of daylight savings time. If you’ll pardon the pun, it’s time," writes Ross Robinson, going on to share, however, some of his less-than-complimentary views of the president-elect.
"The magic of the Christmas season brought together our community to brighten up Christmas for the residents at Pleasant Manor and Niagara Long Term Care," writes Joan King.
"I must admit, as one who grew up on a farm, I love the many “observations” that have been passed down through the generations," writes Joanne Young. "Most of them can be confirmed, scientifically speaking, but at first glance can seem questionable."
"I’d like to begin 2025 by extending my heartfelt gratitude to those who have taken the time out of their busy days to engage with this writer," writes Brian Marshall, sharing some of the feedback he received on his last column of 2024, with some food for thought on climate change action and green infrastructure for the new year.
"If you had your plants outside for the summer months and have brought them back into house this fall, you will see those plants going through a bit of a struggle at this time," writes Joanne Young. She shares how to keep them happy and healthy before spring returns.
"The protection and expansion of our natural heritage system supported by green infrastructure has become the proven order of the day and necessary to our future," writes Brian Marshall.
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From the future of the historic Crysler-Burroughs property at 187 Queen St., to the promising effects of investing in green infrastructure over grey infrastructure, Brian Marshall looks forward at how communities can make choices that make people, life, history and heritage a priority.
