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!"

Derby Road closing Sunday for bike shop customer appreciation day

August 10, 2026 at 8:35 PM

Motorcycle riders in Crystal Beach will take over part of Derby Road on Sunday as a longtime Niagara bike shop closes the street for its...

UPDATE | Fire at former Ridgeway high school deemed arson: police

August 10, 2026 at 8:57 AM

UPDATE | August 10, 2026 @ 8:32 p.m.: Niagara Regional Police confirmed the fire at the former Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High School is being investigated as...

Siege re-enactment sees biggest turnout since pandemic

August 10, 2026 at 3:58 AM

The annual Siege of Old Fort Erie re-enactment drew its largest number of visitors and participants since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the fort’s...

Healthcare SOS presses council for Douglas Memorial plan ahead of AMO

August 9, 2026 at 3:44 AM

A Fort Erie advocacy group is calling on town council to explain what it will ask the province for at this month’s Association of Municipalities...

Three councillors could win without a vote as nomination deadline nears

August 8, 2026 at 4:43 AM

Three sitting Fort Erie councillors have no one running against them with two weeks left before nominations close, but late filings have made every other...

Fort Erie dive club overwhelmed by interest in youth scuba program

August 7, 2026 at 4:21 AM

About 600 people responded when a Fort Erie dive club announced free scuba lessons for Niagara youth, but the volunteer group can afford to teach...

Chloe the corgi defends dog racing title at Fort Erie Race Track

August 6, 2026 at 4:30 AM

A corgi named Chloe outran the reigning wiener dog champion Monday to defend her Battle of the Breeds title at Fort Erie Race Track, capping...

Suspected medical episode flips car in four-vehicle Peace Bridge crash

August 6, 2026 at 4:26 AM

A suspected medical episode triggered a four-vehicle crash that flipped one car onto its roof at the Peace Bridge Monday afternoon and sent two people...

‘Rain or shine’: Sixth Stevensville rodeo rides at Montasola Farms

August 5, 2026 at 3:19 AM

The Stevensville Ram Rodeo wrapped up its sixth year Monday at Montasola Farms, a day after a severe storm left competitors riding through a waterlogged...