"Any review panel composed of members from outside the municipality will lack "skin in the game" and a personal understanding of the history, built character and design vision necessary to ensure their recommendations are not simply an academic expression unaligned with the wishes and desires of the established community," writes Brian Marshall.
Three of the men's and women's leagues kicked off their seasons with their annual scramble tournaments at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club on Tuesday.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the meeting will focus on achieving respectful dialogue, informed engagement with local government, and a commitment to integrity, transparency and accountability.
"Being seen matters. Belonging matters. Safe spaces and strong mentors matter. That's what Yellow Door creates," said donor Jordie Burton, who spoke about his own experience as a teenager finding joy and purpose in theatre.
"Coast to coast, somehow this organization battles the domineering and slow marching curse of demographics, providing leadership as 'We Will Remember Them,'" writes Ross Robinson, covering this year's annual general meeting at Legion Branch 124 in NOTL.
"As Canadians, we (and our leaders) need to set aside divisions, to fight collectively for what is best for our nation, to work together to help those in our society who need it most — and to build a stronger Canada that can withstand the winds of Trumpian blustering while boosting opportunities and making life safer and more affordable for all," writes Kevin MacLean.
Throughout the campaign, Baldinelli pushed a platform focused on affordability, public safety and economic development: “I can be that voice and that advocate to bring forward their concerns to Ottawa,” he said.
Some business owners presented to council on Tuesday night in favour of keeping the patio program, saying they add vibrancy and life to the community, while others say the program has issues with compliance and enforcement.
"The weather in Crete was sunny and English is widely spoken. We were greeted warmly and there was some recognition of our Canadian challenges with Trump and the 51st state rhetoric," writes Judy McLeod.
The committee of adjustment is a statutory tribunal operating independently from council with authority from Ontario's Planning Act to hold public hearings and make application decisions.
The town will focus on things the committee flagged as immediate priorities — like more public washrooms, better parking, traffic management and improved signage, said Zalepa.
"These days 43 per cent of the 11 million people that come into Niagara to spend money come from across the river. Before Trump, that was peachy. With Trump, we understand that for too long we’ve been milking the same cow," writes Garth Turner.
Slow and steady is Margot Devlin's running motto and in 22 Celsius heat, with no breeze, her strategy was the right one: "It was brutal," she told The Lake Report. "It was hard on a lot of the participants and the medics and ambulances were very busy with heatstroke victims."
