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!"

Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library launch monthly newsletter

August 15, 2026 at 4:21 AM

The volunteer group that has given more than $100,000 to Fort Erie’s library branches has published its first monthly newsletter, a new effort to recruit...

Corgis and hounds fetch 52 per cent wagering jump for race track

August 14, 2026 at 5:05 AM

On-track wagering at Fort Erie Race Track increased 52 per cent during last week’s corgi and basset hound races, but demand for the free event...

Fort Erie introducing permit bylaw to fast-track developer approvals

August 13, 2026 at 5:04 AM

The Town of Fort Erie wants to replace its zoning bylaw in seven growth areas with a single permit system meant to speed up developer...

Crash cuts power to 1,200 customers in south Fort Erie

August 13, 2026 at 4:59 AM

A driver struck a utility pole near Gilmore Road and Ellen Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, cutting power to about 1,200 Canadian Niagara Power customers in...

Former Ridgeway high school facade will ‘have to come down’ after fire

August 12, 2026 at 3:11 AM

The heritage-protected facade of the former Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High School survived a “suspicious” fire Monday morning, but it will likely have to be torn down...

Stevensville man, 62, charged after shooting victim seeks urgent care

August 11, 2026 at 9:01 AM

A 62-year-old Stevensville man faces three firearms charges after a 54-year-old man arrived at the Douglas Memorial urgent care centre with a gunshot wound, Niagara...

UPDATE | Niagara Parks cancels Old Fort Erie craft beer event

August 11, 2026 at 3:33 AM

UPDATE | August 18, 2026 @ 4:52 p.m.: A Shot of History has been cancelled. According to Niagara Parks administrative assistant Carrie Booker, the event...

Derby Road closing Sunday for bike shop customer appreciation day

August 10, 2026 at 8:35 PM

Motorcycle riders in Crystal Beach will take over part of Derby Road on Sunday as a longtime Niagara bike shop closes the street for its...

UPDATE | Fire at former Ridgeway high school deemed arson: police

August 10, 2026 at 8:57 AM

UPDATE | August 10, 2026 @ 8:32 p.m.: Niagara Regional Police confirmed the fire at the former Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High School is being investigated as...

Siege re-enactment sees biggest turnout since pandemic

August 10, 2026 at 3:58 AM

The annual Siege of Old Fort Erie re-enactment drew its largest number of visitors and participants since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the fort’s...