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Letter: Expanded NOTL airport means more air and noise pollution

"I live near the roundabout in Virgil, directly under a flight path ... As things are today, it’s quite tolerable," writes Eric Lehtinen. "The thought of more and bigger planes using the airport at regular intervals is simply unendurable."

Hundreds of hot rods roll up for Kinsmen’s 25th car show

Despite the heat, over 1,500 visitors drove in for the event, where 381 vintage rides were on display for the crowds to explore.

Developer hopes to merge Glencairn Hall lands with his next-door property

Developer Benny Marotta is looking to merge part of Glencairn Hall's land with property that he owns right next door to the burned-down home on the Niagara River Parkway.

The Turner Report: How many is too many? Maybe 231

"Unhosted short-term rentals are a bad idea. Period. Most municipalities in Canada have banned them. Having an Airbnb unit in your house is far different from buying a property and operating a ghost hotel with nobody living there full-time," writes Garth Turner.

Arch-i-text: It’s time: Let’s go over the draft of the new official plan

"The more public input that is provided at this juncture, the more likely it is that staff — principally Fiona Main, senior policy planner — will be able to meet their published timeline," writes Brian Marshall, in the first of a series of columns analyzing the town's latest official plan draft.

Arts review: In ‘Major Barbara,’ women confront class, power and morality

"In 'Major Barbara' of the Salvation Army, we hear the voices of Victorian women aspiring to liberation, to work, to earn money and have the right to social, political, legal and gender equality," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Dr. Brown: A new telescope to solve old mysteries in the universe

"Given the high-tech nature of this telescope and wide window on the universe the Rubin telescope provides, we should get answers to many puzzling questions within the decade," writes Dr. William Brown.

Ross’ Ramblings: From Marilyn Bell to Vicky Mboko, many wonderful Canadian women athletes to love

"I totally climbed aboard the (Victoria) Mboko bandwagon, cheering for this wonderful tennis player with a positive on-court personality," writes Ross Robinson.

Growing Together: Give tired annuals a mid-summer boost with these tips

"Whether planted in garden beds or containers, they can lose energy and appear tired or leggy — especially during hot, dry weather," writes Joanne Young.

Exploring History: Bicycle Gymkhana in NOTL

Held annually in the early 1900s in August, the Gymkhana welcomed cyclists from all parts of America for some fun competition.

Letter: Preserving our history takes time and effort

"We are all in awe when we walk down historic cities or villages in Europe, yet we are totally oblivious to the effort it has taken local communities and administrations to protect what they have," writes Lydia Madonia.

Letter: Council can lead in demanding a rethink of Royal George plans

"At this point in the Royal George rebuild project, council should be holding all the cards it needs to win the game and the day," writes Terry Davis.

Letter: New cellphone tower doesn’t belong at Nelson Park

"The site is immediately beside the densest residential area in the Old Town and in a beautiful park, which has a steady stream of walking and biking visitors," writes Catherine Cornell.

Letter: Cell tower at Nelson Park should go elsewhere

"Why have they picked the most densely populated area in Old Town? There are some 130 residents nearby," writes Mike Henry.

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