"For citizens who can’t add a small porch without a permit (that will likely be denied) ... watching builders and developers raze entire historic structures, erect hulking developments in sensitive areas and enjoy almost-free use of public infrastructure seems wrong," writes Garth Turner.
"Jennifer and Joel run a tight ship. I understand the eatery opened in 1995, and they took over the reins 17 years ago. They have the Midas touch of attracting highly talented, loyal and classy employees," writes Ross Robinson.
Six property owners have filed appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal, stalling and potentially killing the expansion of Old Town's heritage district, writes Brian Marshall.
"In the 18th century, instability, wars and social change were the norm," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson. "The function of music socially and politically was to represent the social values held by the royals, the aristocrats and the wealthy bourgeoisie."
"Earlier Ontarians understood that public ownership, pastoral landscapes, gardens, historical preservation and architecturally serious infrastructure could be forms of economic development," writes Keith McNenly.
"Performance in any sport depends on physical and neural fitness, acquired skills and stamina," writes Dr. William Brown. "There’s also the factor of the cumulative effects of injuries affecting muscles and joints."
"The choir took the expression sartorial splendour to another level," writes Ross Robinson. "Every one of them were 'into it,' providing the vibe. Pure, unfiltered voices, and such an unbelievable value."
"A cyclist cannot be banned from cycling and a pedestrian cannot be banned from walking. They have an inalienable right to use the available transport infrastructure system safely," writes Frank Hayes.
"Why neanderthals went extinct isn’t clear, writes Dr. William Brown. "Were their numbers simply too small to survive bad seasons for plants and animals to hunt?"
"We’ve seen too many hit-and-run crashes around NOTL. We’ve seen too many instances where, day or night, drivers in a rush, or without thought, push the limits, sometimes with life-altering consequences," writes Kevin MacLean.
"If Congress fails to act when danger is plain, then the constitutional balance the founders designed is reduced to words on paper," writes Keith McNenly.
"His first cousin is a developer living in the biggest house in town. He leans right. He’s blunt. He was Grape King. Now he wants to be lord mayor," writes Garth Turner.
"The finished structure will not only become the dominant building within the Queen-Picton heritage conservation district, but abruptly clash with and diminish the built-heritage assets," writes Brian Marshall of the new Royal George Theatre.
"Sure, there are plenty of 'things' and 'events' to do, but they don’t fill the void of those linchpin people in our lives as we age, especially in the later decades," writes Dr. William Brown.
"After about 15 minutes, we were in the swirling mist. Those of us who chose to stay outside suddenly experienced the full force of nature. Water, water everywhere," writes Ross Robinson.
"The case for balance was simply put almost a decade ago. We had a medium-term tax problem — too many houses, not enough businesses to support a growing load," writes Terry Mactaggart.
"Mr. Rusin is kidding himself if he believes SORE is an anonymous group, lacking broad-based community support and draining the town’s tax revenue for legal expenses," writes Judy McLeod.
"This proposal is not for an agricultural 'farm stay' experience — it is simply plunking a hotel in a vineyard to capitalize on weddings, conferences and other events," writes Connie Tintinalli.
"As someone looking for change, I’m concerned that without broad-based community discussion to coalesce the 'change' vote behind one candidate, a split vote will enable the 'status quo' to prevail," writes Jim Stirling.
"If vacation rentals were capped at one per owner and numbered companies not allowed, there would be a lot less vacation rentals," writes Jackie Bonic.
"Hopefully there will some of these questions answered and acted upon, so that the plan benefits the taxpayers here, instead of just the tourists," writes Cecilia Bennett.
"When Stephen Eustáquio fired the ball into the back of the net last Sunday in the dying moments versus South Africa, the adulation unleashed at outdoor watch parties, in pubs and in TV rooms across the country was heartfelt and possibly life-changing for some future football stars," writes Kevin MacLean.
"Survival dictates new directions. 'Beyond the Stage' is expanding our experiences of theatre by allowing us to witness and explore exciting new paths," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.
"His colleagues at town hall, says Gary Burroughs, are too easily manipulated into big decisions. Like approving a massive hotel in the middle of a residential 'hood. Or (soon, he reckons) greenlighting a Ritz-Carlton hotel, spa and residences on the former Rand Estate. Together with the Terminal 4 Clayfield edifice in Garrison Village, these developments put NOTL into tourism overdrive," writes Garth Turner.
"Bit by bit, the legal underpinning by which a municipality can defensibly justify decisions to preserve its community in the face of a developer’s application are eroded," writes Brian Marshall.
"Due to its geography and a rather low population count, we don’t tend to think of New Brunswick too often. For many Canadians, it's a necessary part of the road trip between Ontario and Quebec and the other three Atlantic provinces," writes Ross Robinson.
"ChatGPT came out in late 2022 and look what’s happened since. Plot the curve for human intelligence and AI’s intelligence and the differences are obvious," writes Dr. William Brown.
