Josiah Henson’s 1830 journey to Canada commemorated October 28
Josiah Henson’s historic journey to Canada will be retraced 196 years after he escaped slavery and stepped ashore a free man at what is now...
ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between October 26 and November 1, 2026. Upcoming events can be submitted...
Simulated gunfire during police training in Ridgeway, Crystal Beach
Residents in Ridgeway and Crystal Beach can expect an increased police presence and the sound of simulated gunfire today as Niagara Regional Police conduct training...
Motorcyclist rides off Niagara Parkway after misjudging curve
A southbound motorcyclist rode straight off the Niagara Parkway onto the grass after misjudging a slight curve in Fort Erie on October 17. The rider...
Double-vehicle fire in Fort Erie driveway ‘suspicious’: fire chief
The Fort Erie Fire Department responded around 3:45 a.m. Thursday to a fire Niagara Regional Police are now investigating after it burned the engines of...
Bay Beach Woods subdivision progress prompts release of properties
Enough progress has been made on required work for the Bay Beach Woods subdivision that councillors have agreed to release three of four properties the...
Fort Erie hiring winter roads worker among three town job postings
As winter creeps up on Fort Erie, the town has decided to start hiring a temporary roads operator to put up snow fence and stock...
Ridgeway, Crystal Beach candidates forum designed to not be ‘typical’
Ridgeway resident John Florio isn’t interested in another election debate or to hear promises from candidates. That’s why he’s organized a candidate forum for Fort...
Motion asks staff to look for ways to preserve Fort Erie’s heritage
When it’s gone, it’s gone forever. As Fort Erie continues to grapple with how best to preserve its built heritage, Mayor Wayne Redekop has asked...
History exhibits to pop up with stored artifacts at four local cafes
Fort Erie Museum Services is launching a new program that takes artifacts out of storage and into three local cafes and a shop, where residents...




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