The Hot Take

THE HOT TAKE: Three things Santa needs to bring Niagara this Christmas

If Niagara can get off the naughty list, here’s what it should ask for this year, writes James Culic

Dec 20, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: ‘Fee creep’ digs into Niagara wallets at the worst possible time

No such thing as free lunch, or a free day out with the kids anymore, writes James Culic

Dec 13, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: Defund the NRPS

The cops managed to trim $2 million from their budget, which is a good start, writes James Culic

Dec 6, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: Hey Niagara, keep those curbside tables!

Parking space 'patio' dining one of few good Covid legacies, writes James Culic

Nov 29, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: Tiny homes are not the cure for Niagara’s housing woes

A good idea on paper doesn’t translate to reality, writes James Culic

Nov 22, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: Traffic management studies are a scam

A new apartment isn’t going to turn your sleepy street into the QEW, writes James Culic

Nov 15, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: Niagara tax hikes: Senior staff wage freeze would be a good start

Even a bad councillor can have a good idea, writes James Culic

Nov 8, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE | Niagara needs less pickleball, more squash

Now that it’s an Olympic sport, let’s invest more in squash, writes James Culic

Nov 1, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE: Actually, no, the NRPS did not make ‘correct call’ by keeping accused murderer’s name secret

Police are already way too comfortable leaving public in the dark, writes James Culic

Oct 26, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

THE HOT TAKE | No one cares about your speed bump petition

Speed bumps and petitions—both are completely useless, writes James Culic

Oct 18, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >