"Without hard boundaries including progressive taxation and dissolution of monopolies, oligarchy will continue to deconstruct society until elections, law, and truth become historical artifacts," writes Keith McNenly.
"The economy has flatlined. Trump’s war went badly. Inflation is back, so interest rates won’t be falling ... But people still want houses. And, of course, everyone wants to live here," writes Garth Turner.
"Any correctly thinking council — one that represents the good of the town and its residents as opposed to commercial real estate investors — would support proper controls and a cap on the short-term rental market," writes Brian Marshall.
"The relatively sudden demise of a once-accepted part of our lives, almost instantly replaced by handheld devices that mostly pass the time in our pockets," writes Ross Robinson.
Dear editor:
Quick question: why doesn't the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake have recycling bins on Queen Street and in the parking lots of Old Town?
We're just...
Dear editor:
The Ontario Land Tribunal renders decisions that greatly affect communities and has the power to greenlight a project rejected by a municipal council.
The...
This is an abridged version of a letter to town council about a condominium proposed in Old Town.
We vigorously encourage the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake...
Dear editor:
I am fully supportive of increasing our council members salaries to $30,000, however, without increasing our taxes (editorial, "A fairer wage for town...
Dear editor:
We would like to compliment Vintage Hotels for providing an opportunity for the citizens of Niagara-on-the-Lake to enjoy their lovely Monet-inspired outdoor space,...
Dear editor:
Physician assistants are comprehensively trained medical professionals who work in collaboration with physicians and other team members to provide patient-centered care.
They can work...
Wayne Gates
Special to The Lake Report
Across Niagara-on-the-Lake and Ontario, we all know someone who has been an unpaid caregiver — and many of us...
Dear editor:
I am not against the King Street condominium project nor against its approval by the Ontario Land Tribunal, ("Controversial King St. condo approved...
Dear editor:
I am writing regarding The Lake Report's May 2 story, Council reinstates rental licence despite record of non-compliance.
I came to this wonderful country...
Dear editor:
I read the article, "Speed cameras doing their job: Region," with interest.
Full disclosure, I have not yet been ticketed nor charged with a...
While the provincial government shovels money into "sexy" capital infrastructure projects — like the unnecessary and largely unwanted roundabout in St. Davids, which is...
Dear editor:
Yes, NOTL is falling behind in updating our infrastructure as is pretty much every other municipality in Canada, ("Bumpy road ahead to fund...
