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!"

Job Gym opens three temporary locations across Fort Erie

April 22, 2026 at 3:08 AM

Job Gym has shifted Fort Erie employment services to three temporary community sites this month as it searches for a permanent location after closing its...

Four new EV charging stations open in Fort Erie

April 21, 2026 at 8:19 PM

Fort Erie opened four new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations Tuesday, doubling public charging capacity to eight ports and adding access in Crystal Beach, Ridgeway,...

Redekop warns Ford governance overhaul guts smaller-town power

April 21, 2026 at 3:32 AM

Mayor Wayne Redekop warned residents at a healthcare forum last Saturday that a provincial plan to install an appointed regional chair with veto authority will...

Fort Erie forum rejects urgent care closure, demands healthcare hub

April 20, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Fort Erie’s mayor, regional councillor, MPP and MP sat together at the Leisureplex Banquet Hall on Saturday and delivered the same message: Douglas Memorial must...

Redekop says new Pride Niagara ticket buy-in ‘doesn’t compute’

April 20, 2026 at 11:02 AM

Fort Erie will not join Pride Niagara’s flag-raising this year after the non-profit asked municipalities to purchase tickets to its annual gala, according to Mayor...

Grocery prices increase demand for vegetables at The Mill spring market

April 18, 2026 at 9:03 PM

Rising grocery store prices are driving more Ridgeway-area residents to buy vegetable plants, Diana Sneek said at The Mill Greenhouses’ annual spring market. The April...

Chamber examines how AI is reshaping jobs in Fort Erie

April 18, 2026 at 5:12 AM

The Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce is putting artificial intelligence (AI) at the centre of its 2026 agenda after laying out business priorities at...

Free Fort Erie flags ready to be picked up in Crystal Beach

April 17, 2026 at 3:16 AM

Local volunteer Daniel Turner confirmed Monday that the first batch of Town of Fort Erie flags has arrived and will be distributed to residents Thursday...

Town to give away 800 native trees April 18 to combat invasive species

April 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM

The Town of Fort Erie will be handing out roughly 800 free native trees Saturday at the Leisureplex parking lot as the town pushes to...

Fort Erie McDonald’s to hold charity sale before May 6 McHappy Day

April 16, 2026 at 3:36 AM

McDonald’s on Garrison Road expects a crowd on May 6 for McHappy Day, its fundraiser for hospital rooms as demand rises among Niagara families with...