"The lord mayor and council have the duty, responsibility and opportunity to take the high road and restore confidence in our local government. They can do so by fostering transparency and accountability and, most importantly, restoring TRUST, which is, after all, the real subject at hand," writes Paul Kirkconnell.
"As a solution, I encourage the planning department to provide a roadshow or series of workshops at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre or other venues to provide such education," writes Peter Warrack.
"I suggest that the town should create a Municipal Heritage Legal Defence Fund. All those who feel that money should be spent defending heritage before the Ontario Land Tribunal could donate money to the fund," writes Ron Fritz.
"The submissions from developers may have met planning department requisites but have ignored the residents' concerns and the very reason NOTL is a preferred area to live, not just visit and buy an ice cream and leave the garbage for taxpayers to clean up," writes Jean O'Malley.
"Like the human brain, AI acquires large databases (sets for AI), which cover a broad range of subjects sequestered in different sets. The issue is: how does AI choose from among different sets of data to better focus and solve the problem or question at hand?" writes Dr. Brown.
This year’s St. Davids Lions Carnival was met with sunny skies after a rainy run last year. Among the usual attractions including carnival games, rides, bingo, a nickel sale and a Toronto Argonauts kickoff, the ever-so-popular dog show made its return.
Councillors arriving at Niagara-on-the-Lake's town hall on Tuesday for their monthly meeting were greeted by the sound of dozens of residents gathered outside, some calling them liars and calling for their resignations.
An 18-year-old's longtime efforts to support those dealing with hair loss because of cancer and other medical issues has inspired other people in Niagara-on-the-Lake to help her out.
"Perhaps the anger vocalized by those who protested this week can now be channelled into something positive in working with the town and council toward a better future. Or perhaps the breach between the two solitudes is just too wide," writes Kevin MacLean.
During this week's Speedo Canadian Championships in Toronto and Welland, Peyton Leigh swam the 1500-metre and 800-metre freestyle, winning gold for both and achieving new best times.
They help us put food on our tables and stimulate local economies —now, migrant farm workers in Niagara are in need of assistance to help feed their families and repair their homes in the aftermath of one of the most devastating hurricanes to ever hit the Caribbean.
