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!"

Crystal Beach art and craft show rescheduled to July 25

July 23, 2026 at 4:38 AM

Friends of Crystal Beach has rescheduled its annual Circle of Art and Craft Show to July 25 after wildfire smoke and high-risk air quality forced...

Fort Erie volunteers deliver truckload of donations to wildfire evacuees

July 22, 2026 at 4:27 AM

Bella Recinos Athanasas hauled a truckload of donated diapers, blankets, clothing and hygiene products more than 200 kilometres from Fort Erie to Holland Landing, Ont.,...

Fort Erie driver charged after head-on crash injures Welland woman, 72

July 21, 2026 at 4:23 AM

A 72-year-old Welland woman was taken to an out-of-region hospital after a pickup truck crossed into her lane and struck her van head-on in Fort...

Family Fun Day targets health gaps at Crystal Beach Co-op

July 20, 2026 at 3:38 AM

A mobile dental clinic will roll into the Crystal Beach Co-op on Tuesday, part of a free event aimed at residents who can’t easily reach...

Fort Erie lifts smoke closures as air quality improves

July 19, 2026 at 2:12 PM

Fort Erie reopened its beaches, splash pads and the Tennis Club Sunday morning after four days of wildfire smoke closures. The town announced that all...

Friendship Centre closes wildfire donation drive after surge of support

July 19, 2026 at 4:03 AM

The Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre has closed its donation drive for Ontario wildfire evacuees, saying staff must now focus on delivering the supplies residents...

Veterans memorial crosswalk opened in downtown Ridgeway

July 19, 2026 at 3:47 AM

A new veterans memorial crosswalk is open in downtown Ridgeway, where the Friendship Trail crosses Ridge Road. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 230 dedicated the crossing...

Meteors ask Fort Erie to help recover 70 years of hockey history

July 18, 2026 at 3:33 AM

The Fort Erie Meteors are asking former players and residents to lend the club old jerseys, photographs and keepsakes as the team opens a 70th-anniversary...

Fort Erie extends wildfire smoke closures through the weekend

July 17, 2026 at 11:53 PM

The Town of Fort Erie has confirmed its air-quality closures will stay in place through the weekend, keeping Bay Beach, the splash pads and the...

Province commits $4.75 million to local primary care access

July 17, 2026 at 3:47 AM

A $4.75-million provincial investment will connect nearly 9,000 residents of Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet with nurse practitioners and team-based primary care, the largest...