Author: Kris Dubé, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Kris Dubé is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter based at Niagara This Week. His reporting is funded by the Canadian government and allows him to report on stories about the communities of Fort Erie and Port Colborne.

Residents thrilled with Fort Erie retirement home living

November 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM

It didn’t take long for Charlene Heckman to decide how she wants to spend the next chapter of her life. At 83 years old and...

Fort Erie residents embrace spirit of remembrance

November 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM

The Fort Erie community appears to have been more involved and supportive of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71’s efforts ahead of Remembrance Day this year...

Fort Erie seeks help to flesh out town plan for Douglas Memorial

November 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM

The Town of Fort Erie is keeping hope alive that Niagara Health’s Douglas Memorial facility can remain a part of the community. During Monday’s council-in-committee...

Murda Beatz named an ambassador for basketball programs at FEIA

November 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM

Shane Lindstrom has worked with some of the biggest names in music for more than a decade, and now he has a new collaboration in...

Beloved Fort Erie doctor remembered as a champion of local health care

October 31, 2025 at 8:57 PM

A beloved physician and advocate for health care in Fort Erie has died. In a news release Thursday, the Town of Fort Erie and Mayor...

Fort Erie celebrates freedom seeker Josiah Henson

October 30, 2025 at 3:56 AM

A parkette along Fort Erie’s waterfront is more than a place to sit on a bench and enjoy the scenery of the Niagara River. Freedom...

Fort Erie Bills Backers scoring big for charities since 2023

October 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM

The Fort Erie Bills Backers have been in the end zone for charities since 2023. A group that’s officially recognized by the Buffalo Bills organization,...

Fort Erie food banks open to exploring community-wide food drive

October 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM

Staff at two Fort Erie food banks agree that a door-to-door food drive like ones held in other parts of Niagara would be an ambitious...

Rats! Fort Erie councillor asks if town has a rodent problem

October 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM

Does Fort Erie have a rat problem? Possibly, said Ward 6 Councillor Ann-Marie Noyes. During last week’s council-in-committee meeting, Noyes raised this issue after a...