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.

DSBN FanCon turns pop culture passions into career inspiration

April 27, 2025 at 5:37 AM

Even though class wasn’t in session at Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS) on Saturday, there were still lessons to be learned at the annual...

Beatties closing its doors after more than 50 years in Fort Erie

April 26, 2025 at 5:36 AM

A local business that has been part of the community for more than 50 years is becoming history next month. Beatties Business Products, a company...

Community Living Fort Erie celebrating in May with several events

April 25, 2025 at 4:37 AM

“Community Living Month is a time to celebrate inclusion, raise awareness, and affirm that everyone deserves to live with dignity, choice, and belonging.” May is...

New rules for bin replacements ‘one of the biggest complaints,’ says Insinna

April 25, 2025 at 4:01 AM

Changes to how recycling programs function are being made across the province, and those changes began early last year in Niagara. What residents can put...

Meteors and Falcons tied 2-2 in conference finals

April 24, 2025 at 4:37 AM

The Fort Erie Meteors and St. Catharines Falcons are square after four games in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League eastern conference finals. The Meteors...

Gates’ staycation tax credit welcomed by Crystal Beach hotel

April 24, 2025 at 3:55 AM

A local entrepreneur behind a boutique hotel consisting of 13 themed rooms in Crystal Beach says MPP Wayne Gates’ idea to bring back a provincial...

Effort to restore plane at Sugarbowl taking flight

April 24, 2025 at 3:10 AM

A symbol of Fort Erie’s rich aviation history will soon be restored as part of an effort that has recently taken flight. Stan Grabstas, lead...

Minor injuries suffered in collision at Gilmore and Thompson roads

April 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM

Injuries suffered in a collision at Gilmore and Thompson roads Wednesday morning are being considered non-serious. That’s according to a statement on the incident provided...

Town staff and volunteers put boots on the ground for Earth Day

April 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM

“Civic pride.” Those are two words used by Clare Cameron, the Town of Fort Erie’s director of community services, when asked about the importance of...

Meteors take 2-1 series lead after road win on Tuesday

April 23, 2025 at 4:28 AM

The Fort Erie Meteors were up 3-0 in the first period of game three of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League eastern conference championships and...