"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.
"While we citizens don’t all have your platform to present our views, we should still make our voices heard and our intentions known," writes Al Sproule.
"Your arguments against bullying are in fact arguments for more democracy at the municipal level, something which is, and will always be, necessary," writes Shirley Worsley.
"In a time when politicians openly criticize and diminish the media and limit access to information, a free press is our best recourse to hold those in power accountable for their actions," writes Stewart Hall.
"In my opinion (with the exception of two councillors), this town council is the worst council led by Mr. Zalepa, in terms of criticism, public input and the lack of transparency," writes Derek Collins.
"Pickleball is not a nuisance. It is a legitimate, healthy, community-building activity enjoyed by residents of all ages, particularly seniors who depend on it for exercise, social connection, and overall well-being," writes Vince Serratore.
"Understanding the unique challenges of insuring these properties helps us better appreciate the complexities involved in preserving and protecting them and helps place these costs in proper perspective," writes Debra Rowe.
"The problem with Ruller's actions is they are baseless, misleading and reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of the role of a free press," writes editor-in-chief Richard Harley.
"We’ve made progress here by working together as a community to open Niagara Long Term Care Residence. But let’s be clear: we shouldn’t accept any cuts to beds in long-term care in Niagara," writes Wayne Gates.
"It is fundamental to the job that the interests of the public are paramount and should be continually demonstrable in day-to-day performance," writes Brian Marshall.
"It turns out 'heritage' is, in fact, a hated word in the insurance biz, and that only a tiny sliver of companies (called "markets" by brokers) will even consider extending coverage," writes Garth Turner.
"This winter, like almost every other winter since we have been keeping accurate and useful meteorological records, has been cold. And this year, really cold," writes Ross Robinson.
"There are limits to what we can know, given that estimates suggest that 95 per cent of the universe is beyond what we can see," writes Dr. William Brown.
"I don’t understand how criticism, questionings or requests for public documents can encourage abuse, and create an unsafe and disrespectful workplace," writes Gienek Ksiazkiewicz.
"The residents could fill a book as thick as 'War and Peace' with the past decade of poor administration decisions and their fiduciary duties to spend out taxes wisely," writes Samuel Young.
"The election’s this autumn. Betting is among senior members of the rebel NOTL residents rabble that the current monarch, Gary Zalepa, will be buried if he choses to run again," writes Garth Turner.
"The old hospital could become an adaptive reuse example to the world — provided the political will is brave enough to move forward," writes Brian Marshall.
"Prolonged really freezing temperatures, ice and persistent accumulations of snow had basically shut our town down. But our Fish Fry crew had thawed the haddock, and it just isn’t right to thaw it again," writes Ross Robinson.
"It’s common enough when we’re worried or upset for our feelings to be accompanied by an increase in heart rate, perhaps even a skipped or extra beat ... But what if, as some scientists suggest, the opposite happens?" writes Dr. William Brown.
"With amalgamation, we will get quicker development of the airport expansion and won’t have to listen to this group’s agenda items like 'climate adaption and community resilience' — what?" writes Peter Rusin.
