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!"

Bridgeburg raises concerns about uncleared sidewalks and parking

February 4, 2026 at 3:58 AM

After days of heavy snowfall, residents raised concerns online last week about walking and parking conditions in the north end of town, prompting questions about...

Chili cookoff at Ridgeway Legion offers community a full meal for $5

February 4, 2026 at 3:50 AM

About 100 people visited the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Ridgeway for an all-you-can-eat soup and chili competition aimed at raising funds and awareness of...

Erie Moon Lounge jazz night returns to St. Paul’s for fourth year

February 3, 2026 at 3:43 AM

St. Paul’s Anglican Church hosted its fourth annual Erie Moon Lounge jazz night on January 31 at its parish centre on Idylewylde Street, where about...

Fire contained in Crystal Beach house after neighbour hears alarm

February 2, 2026 at 7:57 PM

A neighbour’s call after hearing smoke alarms led firefighters to an unoccupied home on Rosewood Avenue in Crystal Beach late on January 28 where crews...

UPDATE | One deceased after Monday morning Crescent Park shed fire

February 2, 2026 at 1:48 PM

UPDATE | February 3, 2026 @ 3:18 p.m.: In an emailed statement to Fort Erie Radio, Town of Fort Erie communications staffer Cole Patton confirmed...

Black history talk at Old Fort Erie tackles plaques, pride and place

February 2, 2026 at 3:13 AM

Niagara Parks will host a Black History Month talk by historian Lezlie Harper on Saturday, February 21, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Old...

Record show returns to Sessions with Jon Reid performing live

February 1, 2026 at 5:09 AM

The Fort Erie Record Show returns to Sessions on the River on February 7 with vendors from across Ontario, on-site record cleaning in support of...

UPDATE | Planet Fitness on Garrison Road reopens after flood, closure

January 31, 2026 at 5:07 AM

UPDATE | February 2, 2026 @ 9:18 a.m.: Fort Erie Radio has confirmed that Fort Erie’s Planet Fitness location reopened Monday morning. ORIGINAL STORY |...

Local businesses win Canadian Choice Awards, trophy price draws scrutiny

January 30, 2026 at 8:10 PM

Thirty-four Fort Erie businesses, including Lash + HeadSpa Suite on Jarvis Street, were named 2025 Canadian Choice Award winners this month after receiving email notices...

Late night 3.7 magnitude earthquake felt in Fort Erie

January 30, 2026 at 4:39 AM

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck southern Ontario late Tuesday night and some Fort Erie residents reported a brief shake or loud noise just before 11...