"Bit by bit, the legal underpinning by which a municipality can defensibly justify decisions to preserve its community in the face of a developer’s application are eroded," writes Brian Marshall.
"Due to its geography and a rather low population count, we don’t tend to think of New Brunswick too often. For many Canadians, it's a necessary part of the road trip between Ontario and Quebec and the other three Atlantic provinces," writes Ross Robinson.
"ChatGPT came out in late 2022 and look what’s happened since. Plot the curve for human intelligence and AI’s intelligence and the differences are obvious," writes Dr. William Brown.
Girl Guides have been a familiar part of community life in Niagara-on-the-Lake, participating in parades, public celebrations and service activities throughout the year.
"As I enjoy reading, it always surprises me when a passerby looks over and smiles. But then, I really shouldn’t be surprised — Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of the friendliest places I’ve ever visited," writes Lucy Kovaliv.
"Tourism represents an opportunity, but can also become a curse. As elections draw near, let’s determine which way we are leaning and take the appropriate actions," writes Terry Mactaggart.
The Town of NOTL is asking the Ontario government to give it three more years to finish designating as many heritage properties as it can before it's too late.
Anna Lamanna and Tracey Peters came looking for a quieter life after decades of public service in demanding and often stressful environments. They found safety, small-town character and a strong sense of community.
After 15 years at the helm of award-winning winemaking and innovation at Château des Charmes, Amélie Boury is packing up cherished memories and moving on.
More than 5,000 residents and visitors returned to Simcoe Street for the annual, one-day, volunteer-run, start-of-summer festival, which supports the 200-year-old church.
Drums, handpan music and a sunset over Lake Ontario marked Niagara-on-the-Lake's ninth summer solstice celebration on Sunday, after flooding washed out the larger Port Dalhousie event one city over.
