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.

Redekop, Lewis meet with provincial ministers at AMO conference

August 24, 2025 at 6:35 AM

Local officials met with representatives from eight provincial ministries at the recent Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa. Held annually in a different...

Local fire ban to be lifted on Monday afternoon

August 23, 2025 at 7:02 AM

Fort Erie residents will be able to close out the summer with bonfires starting next week. A fire ban due to extreme heat and dry...

Additional sexual assault charges for Fort Erie massage therapist

August 22, 2025 at 10:06 AM

A Fort Erie massage therapist charged with sexual assault in late July is now facing additional charges. On July 25, Niagara Regional Police said they...

Community Living Fort Erie adding office space at former police station

August 22, 2025 at 3:22 AM

Community Living Fort Erie (CLFE) is expanding its presence in town by taking over a new space. The organization has already started to move in...

Extremely hot and dry summer causing challenges for local farmers

August 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM

A few spurts of rain in recent days have been helpful but “isn’t going to reverse the damage that’s been done” for local growers. Steve...

Underwater repairs being made to ice boom cables and anchors

August 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Repairs are being made to the pieces that support the Lake Erie-Niagara River ice boom. This week, a crane barge has been visible from the...

Stevensville Pallet Project and Minor Bros partner to help attacked horses

August 20, 2025 at 3:36 AM

Adam Burton had two things in mind creating an ongoing fundraiser for a local organization. The founder of the Stevensville Pallet Project (SPP) has always...

Framed on Jarvis leading up to second annual Arts, Beats & Eats festival

August 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM

A “walkable art gallery” will soon be set up on Jarvis Street as a precursor to another art-fueled event taking place on September 20. The...

BuzzFest gets stung by heavy rain; event postponed to next month

August 18, 2025 at 3:29 AM

An event focused on pollination and the importance of bees was postponed due to weather on Sunday morning, but there was still a small swarm...

Fort Erie commuters should brace for more work on local highways

August 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM

Fort Erie commuters should expect a left lane to be closed on the QEW headed to Toronto between Central Avenue and Gilmore Road beginning Wednesday....