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The Turner Report: The town of tough guys

"People respond with anger, aggression and the need to lash out when they’re insecure and under threat. Not by an old dude with a dodgy leg, but by circumstances," writes Garth Turner.

Official plan moves forward as NOTL grows carefully — and fights to keep its identity

It's the town’s largest planning document, shaping where homes, businesses and farms go, how heritage areas are protected and how growth is managed.

Grace United’s holiday market signals ‘Christmas is here’

Many at the sale on Saturday say market has become a regular stop at this time of the year. The church aims to raise between $10,000 and $12,000 from the market.

New NOTL butcher shop a long time coming for experienced meat artisans

Brandon Fiorino and Jon McDonald have embarked on a new chapter in their journey as butchers, opening their first-ever shop in the village of St. Davids.

The Turner Report: NOTL nears the tipping point

"People flock here (three million of them annually) because it’s authentic. It’s ancient. Historic. Quaint in a way Mississauga and Buffalo never will be. Not cute. Not fake," writes Garth Turner.

Arch-i-text: Sign of the times: of gifts, taxes and other things

"If one gives away a million dollars here and there ... where does the money come from to make up those losses in order to fulfil the region’s legislated responsibilities?" writes Brian Marshall.

The Forum: The Eagle has landed — and rules the regional roost

"Multi-millionaires received a 20 per cent off early Black Friday discount on the $5 million total development charge," writes Steve McGuinness.

Ross’s Ramblings: Now we know the Christmas season is upon us

"Let’s all lighten up a bit and get jolly as the holly appears once again. Queen Street downtown, and indeed our four villages, are being transformed again," writes Ross Robinson.

Opinion: A letter to Santa, the nicest Canadian of them all

"The world has become a darker place, and it’s going to be a tough Christmas for you, just like everyone else," writes Keith McNenly.

Dr. Brown: How intelligent is AI and is AI conscious?

"Is AI intelligent? Sure. It is, and becoming as intelligent or more than most humans. Is AI sentient? Not yet, but on the way. And it won’t be long," writes Dr. William Brown.

Letter: O what a rent the envious Doug Ford made

"It remains possible that when more Ontarians find themselves out on the street, they may reconsider their votes in the past for Ford and his government," writes Kevin McCabe.

Letter: Chautauqua project preserves nature for the next generation

"As these new oaks will live for hundreds of years, this awareness will help maintain a stewardship state of mind in the community for many, many decades to come," write Leslie Frankish & Holmes Hooke.

Letter: What we found on a starry night in Queenston

"The night was getting on, and our tired eyes were still glued to the window, searching for that special house that would make the drive worthwhile. And there it was," writes Lucy Kovaliv.

Letter: Household trash dumping at McDonald’s must stop

"Surely the owner of this McDonald's could review this past week's security camera records, identify the paint can bandit and turn the data over to the police for prosecution," writes Samuel Young.

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