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Ross’s Ramblings: How did I miss this great Canadian story?

"We have no shortage of issues that will affect our futures, but may I humbly and respectfully request that we all take a few deep breaths?" writes Ross Robinson.

The Forum: Ka-ching! Our hard-working, money-printing parking machines

"Metered parking is enforced for 3,340 hours a year, meaning the annual maximum revenue is $18,370 per space at full utilization," writes Steve McGuinness.

Council passes 2026 budget with 2.19 per cent tax hike

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's budget has been set for the next year, with a property tax hike of 2.19 per cent and plans to spend $44.2 million on operations and $8.3 million on capital projects.

Parliament Oak to Glencairn Hall soil removal done without town permission

Early last month, trucks full of dirt from the grounds of 325 King St. could be seen driving down to 14795 Niagara River Pwky., where the historic Glencairn Hall stood before it burned down in April.

Exploring History: Queenston’s steamship days

At the height of its popularity, the Canada Steamship Lines fleet would transport up to 10,000 visitors from Toronto to Niagara and Queenston on a busy summer weekend.

Dr. Brown: Want to know how ChatGPT works? Create a simpler model

"Depending on the version, ChatGPT was trained on millions to trillions of times more data than was used in this simple model. That’s where ChatGPT gets its information and power," writes Dr. William Brown.

Arch-i-text: The battle of fact vs. fiction happening in our town

"Here in Niagara-on-the-Lake, apparently aided and abetted by several of our elected 'representatives,' this narrative has been successfully played out again and again over the term of the current council," writes Brian Marshall.

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.

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