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!"

Spay and neuter clinic reopening after ‘inaccurate’ closure messages

July 11, 2026 at 3:26 AM

The Fort Erie SPCA’s spay and neuter clinic will begin taking appointments again on Tuesday, July 14, after a staffing shortage paused operations for a...

Town of Fort Erie hiring new road maintenance supervisor, more roles

July 11, 2026 at 3:21 AM

The Town of Fort Erie is recruiting for four municipal jobs in its information technology, water and wastewater, fire prevention and roads divisions, with the...

‘The best team in Fort Erie’: The Mez officially opens on Garrison Road

July 10, 2026 at 3:11 AM

A new bar and grill has opened its doors on Garrison Road, and Fort Erie’s mayor and local politicians turned out July 3 to cut...

Veterans crosswalks coming to Fort Erie and Ridgeway on Monday

July 9, 2026 at 3:14 AM

The Town of Fort Erie will paint two commemorative Royal Canadian Legion crosswalks Monday as a permanent public tribute to veterans, days before the Legion’s...

Crews hoist new water tower into place Tuesday on Pettit Road

July 8, 2026 at 4:15 AM

Crews lifted Fort Erie’s new elevated water tank onto its pedestal Tuesday morning at 1886 Pettit Road, putting in place the structure that will supply...

‘Boxing gloves are off’: Rally demands return of 24-hour urgent care

July 7, 2026 at 3:33 AM

Douglas Memorial Hospital turned 95 on Sunday, and about 40 people celebrated the birthday with cake, balloons and a demand that Niagara Health restore the...

Fort Erie muffler shop fixes SPCA truck for free after theft attempt

July 5, 2026 at 3:40 AM

A thief tried to rip the catalytic converter out of the Fort Erie SPCA’s patrol truck last Sunday evening, and a local muffler shop fixed...

Memorial fundraiser fights family hospital costs in Kiesha’s name

July 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM

A Niagara mother is raising money in her daughter’s name to cover Ronald McDonald House stays for families trapped far from home by a child’s...

Crystal Beach driver charged after crashing into Firehouse Subs

July 4, 2026 at 4:31 AM

A 76-year-old Crystal Beach woman faces a careless driving charge after she drove her car into the Firehouse Subs restaurant on Garrison Road in Fort...

Crystal Beach woman fundraising to bury brother found after 38 years

July 3, 2026 at 4:48 PM

Melissa (Verbeek) Godwin is raising money to bring her brother’s remains home after DNA testing confirmed the man buried as an unknown crash victim in...