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!"

Niagara speed cameras to shut down as Ontario cancels program

November 9, 2025 at 6:27 AM

Niagara Region speed cameras will stop issuing tickets November 14 as the province repeals municipal authority to run photo radar programs. The shutdown follows Ontario’s...

Stevensville blooms red with 600 crocheted poppies

November 8, 2025 at 6:16 AM

Six hundred crocheted poppies now cover two public sites in Stevensville as residents honour veterans ahead of Remembrance Day. Local resident Linda Ruffley led the...

FEIA athletes take aim at top U.S. basketball teams in Grind Session

November 7, 2025 at 3:47 AM

Fort Erie International Academy (FEIA) will compete in the Grind Session basketball circuit starting today in Toronto, facing some of North America’s strongest prep teams...

Fort Erie’s Burd Sisler now Canada’s oldest living person at 110

November 6, 2025 at 4:45 AM

With Margaret Romans passing away in late October at 113, Fort Erie’s Burdett “Burd” Sisler is now Canada’s oldest living person, and he remains sharp...

Planet Fitness reverses ban on poppy box after Legion backlash

November 5, 2025 at 3:22 AM

A protest in Fort Erie was narrowly avoided when a poppy donation box briefly removed from Planet Fitness on Garrison Road was returned Tuesday after...

Bridgeburg businesses to remember veterans with moment of silence

November 4, 2025 at 3:52 AM

Bridgeburg businesses will step outside together on November 11 at 11 a.m. for a moment of silence to honour veterans, for a first-time coordinated Remembrance...

Christmas market draws crowd to support community programs

November 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM

A crowd packed the Fort Erie Conservation Club on Sunday as more than 35 local vendors joined the third annual Stevensville Christmas Market. Held by...

Air cadet awarded Duke of Edinburgh medal to be presented by town

November 3, 2025 at 3:11 AM

Sergeant Lucas Beagle of Fort Erie’s 337 “Allan Troup” Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will receive the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award at the November...

Cookie fundraiser brings sweet support to Our Lady of Victory

November 2, 2025 at 6:26 AM

Our Lady of Victory Catholic Elementary School is inviting Fort Erie residents to buy cookies and help students enjoy more activities and learning opportunities beyond...

Airbus renews Niagara Helicopters fleet with four Fort Erie-built aircraft

November 1, 2025 at 7:14 AM

One of Fort Erie’s largest employers is taking flight as Airbus completes four new H130 helicopters for Niagara Helicopters, strengthening Niagara’s tourism and manufacturing industries....