Author: Andrew Hawlitzky

Andrew is a Niagara community journalist who has covered everything from local politics to annual festivals and breaking news. He works to make local news a platform where community voices lead the conversation. "If you don't like the news, go out and make some!"

Carnival set for June solves isolation with shuttle service for seniors

April 29, 2026 at 3:44 AM

Fort Erie seniors shut out by cost and transportation will get free shuttle rides to the Seniors Stepping Out carnival on June 13 at the...

Book sale raises record $5,700 for Fort Erie library programs

April 28, 2026 at 3:27 AM

The latest Friends of Fort Erie Public Library book sale just broke their all-time record, raising $5,700 on Saturday for programs and projects at all...

‘Floor crossings are unethical’: Davies talks politics at first town hall

April 27, 2026 at 8:38 PM

“It’s treason!” called a voice from the audience. Fred Davies told Fort Erie residents Saturday he will stay with the Conservatives during his first Niagara...

FanCon returns, expands Fort Erie’s access to creative careers

April 27, 2026 at 3:18 AM

FanCon put working artists, writers and game makers within arm’s reach of Fort Erie teens Saturday at Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS). The volunteer-run...

Route 751 restores hourly bus service in Fort Erie starting Monday

April 26, 2026 at 3:48 AM

Starting Monday, residents can take Route 751 across town or to the Niagara Falls Costco through Niagara Transit’s hourly Fort Erie bus service. The route...

Durez disputes 400-litre spill caused Fort Erie odour complaints

April 24, 2026 at 9:56 PM

Durez Canada says it has removed leaked material from its containment area in Fort Erie but disputes claims that a 400-litre chemical leak caused odour...

Buffalo Bills bring first live Canadian draft pick to Niagara Falls

April 24, 2026 at 9:51 PM

The Buffalo Bills bring their draft north Saturday, calling a live pick from Niagara Falls for the first time on short notice. The Bills and...

Gates says delayed race track funding threatens local jobs

April 24, 2026 at 3:14 AM

A delayed $35-million funding deal for Fort Erie Race Track is putting local jobs at risk, MPP Wayne Gates told the Ontario legislature Thursday as...

400-litre chemical spill at Durez plant leads to odour complaints

April 23, 2026 at 9:10 PM

A 400-litre chemical spill at Durez Canada’s Fort Erie plant triggered odour complaints across Greater Fort Erie on Thursday. Provincial and municipal officials report there...

Advancing Crystal Beach hiring youth co-ordinators for summer

April 23, 2026 at 4:40 AM

Advancing Crystal Beach (ACB) is hiring multiple youth summer engagement co-ordinators to staff its Crystal Beach tourism hub on weekends, with applications due May 4...