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!"

Gale warning issued with 6-metre waves expected on Lake Erie

November 26, 2025 at 4:33 AM

UPDATE | November 26, 2025 @ 3:39 p.m.: Niagara Parks closed the Niagara Parkway between Queen Street and Central Avenue earlier this afternoon out of...

Town of Fort Erie looking to fill four vacant full-time staff positions

November 26, 2025 at 4:23 AM

As of Monday afternoon, the Town of Fort Erie is hiring for four full-time municipal positions for its transportation, finance, cultural services and revenue divisions...

Holiday photoshoot saves rescue dogs from euthenasia

November 25, 2025 at 3:26 AM

Families brought their dogs to Minor Bros Country Living in Stevensville for $15 holiday portraits that help cover care for large breed dogs fostered by...

Biggest Fort Erie Santa parade yet brings Christmas cheer to thousands

November 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM

Santa’s sleigh descended on Fort Erie Saturday where thousands of people filled the town’s north end for what organizers described as the “largest Santa Claus...

Fort Erie Radio gives back as annual COPE Christmas Cash Split returns

November 24, 2025 at 3:48 AM

Tickets for the 2025 COPE Christmas Cash Split went on sale Monday at 12:01 a.m., start at $5 and will give residents a chance to...

Shoebox Project brings holiday cheer to Fort Erie women in need

November 23, 2025 at 5:09 AM

A growing holiday drive is supplying practical gifts and small comforts to women facing housing and financial hardship, with volunteers saying the effort is reaching...

New bake shop and cafe coming to Ridge Road this December

November 22, 2025 at 6:54 AM

After baking all across the world, the next chapter for chef Pradeep Dharmawardane starts on Ridge Road. A new bake shop and cafe opening December...

GFESS students reflect on attending Ontario leadership conference

November 22, 2025 at 5:42 AM

Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS) students say the Ontario Student Leadership Conference (OSLC) shaped how they plan to lead at school this year. The...

Multicultural legacy site planned for Waverly Beach

November 20, 2025 at 3:28 AM

The Town has confirmed plans for a multicultural legacy site at Waverly Beach–once home to the Erie Beach Amusement Park that operated until the late...

Vegetation trimming by Niagara Parks to briefly close local trail

November 19, 2025 at 3:21 AM

A short trail closure next to the Niagara Parks Marina at Miller’s Creek will affect local users as Niagara Parks carries out vegetation trimming along...