Author: Kris Dubé

Kris is a veteran journalist who has worked in Niagara for close to 20 years. He is also a lifelong resident of Fort Erie, a place he plans to call home and raise his family for many more years.

Plenty of tails wagging at Saturday’s Dog Day event at conservation club

May 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM

“People love dogs.” This was a reason the second annual Dog Day Afternoon event has grown in its second year, says Kathy Klune, chair of...

Happy Days animal sanctuary seeking volunteers

May 24, 2025 at 6:34 AM

A Stevensville-based animal rescue is in need of volunteers who can help at its property. Happy Days Sanctuary, founded in 2016, received its charitable status...

Town explains Ridgeway tree removals, promises replanting in June

May 23, 2025 at 3:55 AM

The Town of Fort Erie is providing a further explanation about why 14 trees were recently cut down in Ridgeway Village Square. Earlier this week,...

Cappa College expands trades training for local students

May 22, 2025 at 10:07 PM

There is a new local source of people who will enter the workforce through programs being offered under the roof of Fort Erie International Academy...

UPDATE | Fishing derby rescheduled to June 1 due to poor weather

May 22, 2025 at 3:27 AM

UPDATE | MAY 22, 2025 @ 11:26 A.M.: The children’s fishing derby has been rescheduled for next Sunday, June 1, due to inclement weather. ORIGINAL...

Trees cut down at Ridgeway square cause ‘loss and devastation’

May 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM

Several trees being unexpectedly cut down on town property in downtown Ridgeway is drawing questions and concerns from the local community. Ridgeway Village Square, a...

Ridgeway couple wins $1 million playing Encore

May 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM

A couple from Ridgeway will always remember a recent stop at a local convenience store. Not only did one of them quench their thirst with...

The Black Piano is a ‘comfortable’ place to shop on Jarvis Street

May 21, 2025 at 3:54 AM

The Black Piano is a new store on Jarvis Street that offers a blend of new, vintage, and antique items ranging from glassware to clothing...

Hospice Niagara launches new ‘mega’ fundraising lottery

May 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Hospice Niagara is retiring a 16-year-old fundraiser and is replacing it with a new one. The 5-Car Draw will no longer be held, but in...

Another week of construction ahead on Niagara highways

May 20, 2025 at 4:24 AM

Another week of construction is ahead on highways in Niagara. On the QEW, alternating lane closures in both directions will be taking place between Victoria...