"A&M are pumping their latest project. It’s a whopper. If the sisters get their way with local politicians (once again), the old Rand Estate will turn into a five-storey, 111-room luxury Ritz-Carlton hotel," writes Garth Turner.
"Should any future council enact an interim control bylaw, underwritten by a duly compliant study, it will be largely legally unassailable," writes Brian Marshall.
"Niagara-on-the-Lake should not be treated as an extension of a 'Vegas North' casino economy. We are not a desert entertainment strip," writes Keith McNenly.
"I have heard that during his 26 years as mayor, Henry Paffard advocated for the planting of over 1,000 trees. By any measure, that’s a lot of limbs and leaves and shade and oxygen. And with trees come squirrels," writes Ross Robinson.
"Regardless of differences of opinion over development projects, I recognize that public discourse should be conducted respectfully and without casting aspersions on others," writes Stewart Hall.
Dear editor:
Premier Doug Ford's announcement about removing some agricultural land from the Greenbelt to provide housing for urban expansion is a forward-thinking mindset.
The misconception...
I became a regular visitor to Niagara-on-the-Lake nearly 50 years ago when my aunt and uncle purchased and began renovations on an early 20th-century...
The past few weeks, Queen Street has been chock-a-block with visitors and locals taking the airs and enjoying our unique village.
I observe the passing...
Dear editor:
A big shout out to Brian Marshall for “bringing to light” the potentially adverse impact of poorly designed bright exterior LED lights with...
Dear editor:
I usually find myself cheering for the judicial system to award legal costs so as to discourage the growing trend of frivolous lawsuits...
Ischemic strokes, those caused by an obstruction in a feeding artery, are more common than hemorrhagic strokes.
Small ones, the result of obstructions in small...
Dear Editor,
We are writing to express our concerns regarding the new hotel development proposed for the former Parliament Oak Public School property at 325...
Dear editor:
We would like to acknowledge Mr. Simkus for his dedicated efforts in safeguarding his home and neighbourhood against the recurring threat of high...
As public demonstrations go, last Sunday’s march in support of finding graves and restoring the Niagara Baptist Church Burial Ground was more media event...
The following letter to town council was submitted to The Lake Report for publication.
The area surrounding the Parliament Oak school site is a very...
The following letter to town council was submitted to The Lake Report for publication.
Attached is a drawing of developer Benny Marotta’s proposed hotel, with...
MPP Wayne Gates
Special to Niagara Now/The Lake Report
Across the province of Ontario, residents and families are losing access to the frontline health care services...
Dear editor:
Further to columnist Joanne Young’s point about growing native plants, ("The importance of pollinators," June 8), you can also select specific plants for...
