Opinion

The Turner Report: Who can save NOTL from political grift?

"Although this level of government has the greatest impact on citizens’ daily lives, it is weak, ineffectual, rudderless and dominated by special interests," writes Garth Turner.

Arch-i-text: America’s greatest architect believed nature, not money, should shape our cities

Over the last five centuries, says Frank Lloyd Wright, what humanity has called architecture has been "phony": "It was not innate, it wasn’t organic and it didn’t have the character of nature.” 

Shaw review: Savour the vigorous comedy of ‘One for the Pot’

More than 40 years after the debut of this British farce on the Shaw Festival stage, "One for the Pot" returns with excellent performances that contain the elements needed to make this for-the-masses comedy a laugh riot, writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Ross’s Ramblings: We didn’t choose English — we just got lucky

"As a pretentious British boss of mine said many years ago ... 'I have found that around the world, one can get on with two languages: English, and loud English,'" writes Ross Robinson.

Letter: Zalepa’s conflict of interest on Rand application persists

"I provided you with an opportunity to do the right thing, which you have obviously declined to do. Please be advised that I intend to pursue this in the appropriate forum(s)," writes Derek Collins.

Arch-i-text: Wood can be a happy answer to design problems

Driving into the outskirts of Old Town, it is impossible to miss the steel and concrete edifice rising on Niagara Stone Road.  Now, this is...

Ross’s Ramblings: Have quality leather shoes gone the way of the dodo?

My mind has been rambling as the warmer weather approaches and I want to discuss a puzzling trend: what is happening to leather shoes? I...

Letter: Public supports library, but not the board

Dear editor: I expect the failure of our library board to resign en masse will result in a town funding backlash come budget time. In your...

Letter: Neighbour is not being denied site plan information

Dear editor: Re: Kip Voege's April 17 letter "Like it or not, site plans should be public," I have to remind myself that the editors...

Letter: Forlorn hope that Middle East slaughter will end

Dear editor: I read with interest Molly Bowron’s news story on April 4 detailing the harrowing escape by two young Israelis from the brutal Hamas...

Ross’s Ramblings: Professional crowd counters say eclipse crowd closer to 50K

From the Path of Totality to the Sea of Tranquillity, this week I'd like to share reflections on our 2024 solar eclipse. Enough back patting...

Dr. Brown: The Bible, science and the nature of God

Richard Dawkins was once in his Oxford University office surrounded by books from floor to ceiling, when the interviewer noticed the only book on...

Arch-i-text: With high costs, we’re not seeing ‘more homes built faster’

This week I’d like start off by borrowing a page from my colleague, Ross Robinson’s playbook, and do a little “rambling” about things which...

Editorial: More ways needed to skin a catnapper

As reported in this week’s issue, and widely circulated on social media, a neighbour of a St. Catharines couple admits he kidnapped their cat...

Letter: Israel and Hamas have much to answer for

Dear editor: This is in reply to Sophia Voogt's April 11 letter, "Hamas was wrong but so was the Israeli government." Voogt makes reference to my...

Opinion: ‘Rights’ — The good, the bad and the consequences

Keith McNenly Special to The Lake Report In the cinema now is a film on reggae singer, songwriter and human  rights activist Bob Marley. Activist music,...

Letter: Like it or not, site plans should be public

Dear editor: This is in response to my neighbour Jason Chesworth's letter, "Public site plan is for a private home," in the April 11 edition...

Editorial: The pure power of Mother Nature

It was a dull and cloudy afternoon, when day turned to night for just a few minutes. The promise of a rare total eclipse did...

Arch-i-text: The home development system is broken and should be fixed

On March 18, I attended the virtual open house regarding Konik Estates' phase two application for development of lands by Grey Forest Homes Ltd. During...

Letter: Hamas was wrong but so was Israeli government

Dear editor: I am writing to respond to Derek Collins’ letter, "Hamas must be accountable for its actions," (March 21). This letter is NOT a defence...

Opinion: A health care boost but so much more to do

Wayne Gates Special to The Lake Report As the MPP for Niagara-on-the-Lake, our office is working hard to support our local economy, protect cultural heritage and...

Dr. Brown: The end and beginning of the human species

Last week’s review of the present and future revolution in genetics returns us to the question of whether the human species will continue as...

Growing Together: Spring has sprung – let’s get your lawn in shape

This past Sunday I spotted the first ones of the season … that’s right: the first dandelions of the year. I know most of...

Letter: Public site plan is for a private home

Dear editor: I find it appalling that an angry and entitled resident can have their neighbour's private address published in your paper for all to...

Letter: Tired of receiving unwanted store flyers

Dear editor: All of a sudden I am receiving paper copies of store flyers delivered to my driveway in plastic bags. Why? These flyers from Postmedia's...

Letter of the Week: How does NOTL’s $100K club compare to other areas?

Dear editor: It was interesting to read about the 28 Niagara-on-the-Lake members of the province's $100,000 a year club in the April 4 edition of...

Ross’s Ramblings: Say what? Niagara Region uses emergency power to postpone eclipse to Wednesday

The promotion of our time in the Path of Totality has been impressive and I have admittedly been a wet blanket. I haven't shied away...

Editorial: A step forward for NOTL health care

You’re new in Niagara-on-the-Lake and don’t have a family doctor in town. Or you’ve lived here forever and maybe your doctor has retired or moved. Or...

Arch-i-text: Ford flak aside, mandated fourplexes could mean trouble

On March 8, Premier Doug Ford held a press conference in Milton. During his remarks, he ruled out allowing fourplexes "as of right" across...

Ross’s Ramblings: Self-fulfilling eclipse prophecy just might come true

Here on the Path of Totality, eclipse hype continues unabated. Indeed, Niagara Region chair Jim Bradley has proactively declared a state of emergency ahead of...

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