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.

Letter: More on resident rights when a neighbour builds

Dear editor: I felt the frustration rolling off the words of Kip Voege in his Dec. 7 letter, "Do residents have rights when neighbours build...

Op-ed: How getting the flu shot saved my life

COVID, flu and other bugs are making a resurgence now. Medical experts are warning people to get vaccinated. And when Lake Report columnist Dr....

Editorial: Council needs to act on speed limits

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents have a tradition of loudly – and repeatedly ­– telling town councillors and officials what’s best for the town. People are passionate and...

Arch-i-text: Trees, parks and climate change

Over the past few days, I have been battling a particularly nasty cold, which has reduced my energy levels to a mere ghost of...

Letter: Artificial intelligence is used far and wide

Dear editor: I want to thank Dr. William Brown for his excellent column ("Science and the gods of the 21st century," The Lake Report, Dec....

Letter: Brock profs support federal ban on replacement workers

This is an open letter signed by more than 70 labour experts, including the undersigned professors from Brock University. The letter urges policymakers to...

Letter of the Week: Finally, more beer sales in more stores. Eventually

Dear editor: The news that the Ontario provincial government is finally living up to its promise to allow beer sales in more grocery stores is...

Dr. Brown: Beginnings, interims and endings — what happens to us as we age

From the simplest cells to complex creatures gifted with language, imagination and creativity, life has a beginning, interims and an ending. There’s no escape....

Letter: Do residents have rights when neighbours build next door?

Dear editor: About a year ago we learned the house on the property that adjoins our backyard was to be torn down and replaced. In order...

Editorial: Celebrating the visionary Paul Bosc Sr.

Our wine world has lost an innovator and passionate advocate with the death of Paul Bosc. His accolades and achievements are impressive, and his...

Letter: NOTL Cats Rescue reaches fundraising goal

Dear editor: NOTL Cats Rescue is very pleased to announce we’ve surpassed our fundraising goal for 2023. With the support of the community, area businesses, volunteers...

Arch-i-text: Democracy in development? Maybe for the few

In November of 1947, Winston Churchill stated: “Many forms of government have been tried, and will be tried, in this world of sin and...

Letter: Town needs to look at spending cuts, hiring freeze

Dear editor: It may well be that Niagara-on-the-Lake needs to spend more on its infrastructure. Most residents would likely agree that having raw sewage leak from...

Ross’s Ramblings: Enlightening encounters and braving the chilly elements

So much going on in our town and so much to learn. Last week, I came upon the Learn & Live seminar at the Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Letter of the Week: No consequences for developer not responding to town

Dear editor: Regarding your story, "Contentious King Street condo project appealed to land tribunal," (Nov. 30), despite all the presentations and arguments against this development...

Dr. Brown: Science and the gods of the 21st century

Science, the study of the natural world, evolved early, possibly in nascent forms long before the emergence of modern humans, Neanderthals and Denisovans. Enabling...

Letter of the Week: Ford privatization plans are bad for Ontarians

Dear editor: It seems Ontario Premier Doug Ford is once again trying to implement changes to government operations that will run contrary to the interests...

Letter: Guides’ travel goals boosted by Kinsmen donation

Dear editor: Next July, 22 Niagara Pathfinders, Rangers and their leaders plan to take the trip of a lifetime. Thanks to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Kinsmen, that...

Opinion: Ontario PCs’ selling assets means short-term gain for long-term pain

Keith McNenly Special to The Lake Report What is it with Ontario Progressive Conservative politicians that as soon as they gain power they have to find...

Arch-i-text: Draft design guidelines an ‘impressive piece of work’

Before we get into this week’s primary topic, I’d like to extend my best wishes to an individual who served the people of Niagara-on-the-Lake...

Editorial: Flawed development system needs fixing

There has to be a better way. It’s easy to say that about just about any process. Most times they can be streamlined, made more...

Dr. Brown: The battle to keep up with cancer and viruses

Artificial intelligence seems to be taking over the world these days, what with repeated scary predictions in media, online and in science and medicine...

Growing Together: Getting your evergreens ready for winter

There are many gardening chores to be done before winter sets in, and hopefully you have been checking some of those jobs off your...

Arch-i-text: Lest we forget how war has touched our lives – and architecture

On Nov. 11, I stood at the back of the crowd gathered in Old Town to mark Remembrance Day. I thought that here, in...

Ross’s Ramblings: Our main street becomes more H0H0H0 fabulous every year

Not that many years ago, it seemed that Niagara-on-the-Lake’s idea of decorating Queen Street for the festive season was to spend 20 bucks on...

- A word from our sponsors -

Follow us

HomeOpinion