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!"

Road repairs create temporary delays near Black Creek Bridge

November 1, 2025 at 6:13 AM

Drivers are seeing brief slowdowns along Cairns Crescent and the Niagara Parkway as Niagara Parks crews repair damaged roadway sections south of Black Creek Bridge....

Gilmore Community Hub welcomes neighbours at fall open house

October 31, 2025 at 3:11 AM

Residents gathered Tuesday for the first fall open house at the Gilmore Community Hub, a new space designed to bring health, recreation and social programs...

Fort Erie welcomes Siltech’s $100-million manufacturing expansion

October 30, 2025 at 3:43 AM

Siltech Corporation officially cut the ribbon on its new Pettit Road plant Tuesday, marking the arrival of a $100 million investment to create jobs and...

Community Living to raise funds through coffee and cookie sales

October 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM

UPDATE | November 17, 2025 @ 7:05 a.m.: Funds raised through Smile Cookie sales at the Crystal Beach and Stevensville Tim Hortons locations will also...

Annual Crystal Beach Halloween Walk welcomes 1,500 costumed kids

October 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM

More than 1,500 children in costume packed Crystal Beach Saturday afternoon for its sixth annual Halloween Walk, turning the lakeside community into a festive parade...

Truck or Treat brings more than 800 costumed kids to Bridgeburg

October 27, 2025 at 3:57 AM

A crowd of costumed families filled Jarvis Street on Saturday for Bridgeburg’s sixth annual Truck or Treat event. The family-friendly Halloween tradition drew hundreds of...

Chamber gala fundraiser lights up for student scholarships

October 26, 2025 at 5:37 AM

The South Niagara Sparkling Auction Gala made its long-awaited return to the Leisureplex Friday night, raising funds to support scholarships for students across the region....

Lucky Stryx rolls out food drive for Salvation Army

October 25, 2025 at 7:21 AM

Lucky Stryx is partnering with the local Salvation Army to collect food for families in need this holiday season. Donation bins will be at the...

Walmart evacuations caused by lightning strike, fallen tree

October 24, 2025 at 4:34 AM

Walmart customers at Garrison and Thompson roads were asked to leave the store on Wednesday morning after a sudden power outage cut electricity to several...

Film nights return to the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre

October 23, 2025 at 3:54 AM

Hot soup and documentary films are drawing people together again at the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre. The centre has relaunched its biweekly film nights,...