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!"

Town honours local volunteer group for $100K in donated funds

November 18, 2025 at 4:47 AM

The Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library were formally recognized at town hall for reaching $100,000 in cumulative donations that have strengthened programs and...

Local air cadet presented Duke of Edinburgh Award by mayor

November 18, 2025 at 4:38 AM

A 16-year-old air cadet received formal recognition at Monday’s council-in-committee meeting for achieving the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, a rare milestone for cadets in...

Bay Beach paver stones delayed to 2026 despite ‘good intentions’

November 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM

Work on the long planned commemorative paver stone installation at Bay Beach will not resume until spring 2026, delaying completion as cold weather prevents crews...

Meteors secure new path to OHL through affiliaton with Erie Otters

November 17, 2025 at 3:34 AM

A new deal struck with the Erie Otters hockey team marks a major step forward for the Fort Erie Meteors. The Otters from Erie, Pennsylvania...

Airbnb renter claims she’s ‘not involved’ during double murder trial

November 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM

A key witness at a Niagara Parkway rental where two young women were shot told jurors she still cannot explain what unfolded inside the Fort...

‘Lives moved’ as coffee sales boost Community Living’s youth programs

November 14, 2025 at 3:28 AM

McDonald’s coffee prices aren’t what they used to be, but on Thursday, 50 cents from every cup sold at two locations were donated to Community...

Fort Erie Fire Department giving away 252 free smoke alarms

November 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM

Hundreds of Fort Erie households are set to receive free combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through a new safety partnership between the Fort Erie...

Town to recognize Friends of the FEPL for $100K in donations

November 12, 2025 at 3:50 AM

The Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library have given another $10,000 to the Fort Erie Public Library, pushing its total donations past $100,000. Formed...

Cadets honour Canadian and U.S. veterans at Greenwood Cemetery

November 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM

The first snowstorm of the season arrived as Fort Erie cadets stood guard over U.S. veterans’ graves at Greenwood Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. Royal Canadian...