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Letter: The Carney coronation — what now?

"At age 59, (Mark) Carney has shown little desire to break out of the constraints of his resume. That is of course, aside from leveraging his economic bona fides into the fading world of Net Zero," writes Don Mustill.

Letter: America — the best and the worst in the world

"To get money to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy, the president has launched the tariff war," writes Elizabeth Oliver-Malone.

Letter: Whatever happened to old-fashioned debates?

"What happened to good old debates, using those good old-fashioned things called facts? Do we even have debate clubs in high schools anymore, or is that too traditional?" writes Susan Gerbes.

Letter: Breaking down local barriers to trade

"Our historic Old Town already has enough ice cream shops and American chain stores. A tasteful and well-designed cannabis shop would help preserve the unique character of our town, while generating municipal tax revenue and jobs and enhancing our ability to 'shop local,'" writes Matthew French.

Exploring History: St. Patrick’s Day

Niagara-on-the-Lake has an interesting history in connection with Ireland. In fact, we had a whole section known as "Irish Town." Many Irish immigrants settled here following their arrival in 1847 during the Irish Famine.

Growing Together: How to prune your roses to keep them healthy and blooming

Proper pruning not only keeps your rose bushes looking neat and well-maintained but also ensures they remain healthy, vibrant and capable of producing abundant blooms.

Editorial: More to ponder from our ‘process-driven’ mayor

"While we normally applaud efforts to engage with residents, his execution left a lot to be desired. To say his method of engaging residents is strange, is a vast understatement," writes editor-in-chief Richard Harley.

Vineland Growers co-op expanding storage facilities

With $120 million worth of fruit being sold out of the agricultural co-op every year, space is getting tight, its bosses say — and they need at least half an acre more in storage.

Ross’ Ramblings: Travel is no longer for the weak of heart

"Young computer sharpies don’t need printed schedules or travel company booklets. It’s all online now, instantly available. But I wouldn’t have met the dozens of helpful, smiling Turkish and Vietnamese people who gave me a true sense of their countries," writes Ross Robinson.

A chance to recognize powerful NOTL women

In the face of rising mistreatment against women, Canadian women should be empowered to use their voices and take action, says Sandra Hardy: “It’s important to use our voice and speak up and not just keep all the things inside you.”

Meet Kassie Burns, the face of climate action in NOTL

Burns said a long-term, community-driven approach to climate action is crucial. She helped organize an invasive species workshop last month and plans to represent the town at an Earth Day gathering on April 22 at the community centre: "Collaboration is really the key to change."

Shaw Festival sees $768k surplus in 2024, execs say ‘contained’ expenses, donos helped

The Shaw's executive director Tim Jennings outlined the festival's plans for 2025, including the rebuilding of the Royal George Theatre on Queen Street, set to be done by 2028.

Opinion: Canada’s choice — compassion and care or extremism

"More and more Mr. Poilievre casts himself as a victim of elites and the media, though he actually represents the elite. Indeed, echoes of America’s oddly-coloured president claiming perpetual victimhood," writes J. Richard Wright.

Virgil housing development removes at least 700 trees

NOTL residents have mixed reactions over the removal of 700 trees to make room for the Konik Estates subdivision.

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