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Opinion: Amalgamation threatens NOTL’s unique identity and decision-making power

"We need to have the ability for local voices to make decisions that are best for the character and residents of the town," writes Wayne Gates.

The Turner Report: So much digging. So little telling

"The next month will bring the collapse of the theatre, the erasure of the historic barber shop beside it ... and geothermal drilling," writes Garth Turner.

Arch-i-text: Amalgamation costs less? Some researchers disagree

"The published findings of this report resulted in the conclusion that while amalgamation was supposed to bring cost savings, smaller government and lower taxes, it didn’t," writes Brian Marshall.

Ross’s Ramblings: Did the black maple leaf jinx our Olympic hockey players?

"What was the point of having black maple leaves on the Canadian ice hockey sweaters? Was it Nike’s creative folks dictating to our national Olympic bosses?" writes Ross Robinson.

Dr. Brown: Filling in the gaps in the story of humanity’s origins

"The picture of human evolution, and indeed the evolution of most species, may look very different by the mid-century mark and beyond," writes Dr. William Brown.

Dr. Brown: Filling in the gaps in the story of humanity’s origins

"The picture of human evolution, and indeed the evolution of most species, may look very different by the mid-century mark and beyond. That’s what makes the story so intriguing for me," writes Dr. William Brown.

Exploring History: The NS&T Railcar on King Street, ca. 1920

The electric railway service known as the Niagara, St. Catharines & Toronto (NS&T) travelled from the terminal on Geneva Street in St. Catharines to King Street and the docks in NOTL.

Letter: Saying farewell to Scott Finlay, our Sir Isaac Brock

"Scott once said, 'Find your passion and pursue it; then there is no such thing as work.' He certainly found his at Fort George," writes Tony Chisholm. Finlay, who died on Feb. 19, was 70.

Letter: We need more clarity around heritage designations

"A straightforward explanation of designation categories and the obligations that accompany them would go a long way toward helping residents understand their situation without unnecessary worry," writes Debra Rowe.

Letter: Intellectual freedom and censorship are incompatible

"While we’re being 'encouraged to think about and reaffirm our commitment to intellectual freedom,' the town has announced it will be restricting information given to the media," writes Cathy Simpson.

Letter: Has the culture of respect in NOTL changed?

"I would like to give this council one small piece of advice: listen to your electorate and respond accordingly with respect and civility," writes Buddy Andres.

Letter: Plans for survival swim lessons, yet no indoor pool?

"It is difficult to reconcile the town council's public support for mandatory swim education with the absence of the infrastructure required to deliver it," write the Niagara-on-the-Lake Indoor Pool Facebook group.

Letter: Officials making important decisions in secret

"Thank you for keeping a foot in the door and for insisting on answers to questions you are asking on our behalf," writes Jim Reynolds.

Letter: In response to Coun. Mavridis’ letter

"With all due respect to the councillor, there are many serious inaccuracies and allegations in her opinion letter that need to be corrected," writes Elena Morandi-Bonner.

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