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.

Niagara Transit hears concerns from Fort Erie riders ‘loud and clear’

February 1, 2025 at 4:55 AM

More than a dozen people attended a public engagement session Thursday at town hall hosted by Niagara Region Transit in an effort to gather feedback...

Spot behind Old Fort part of Family Day weekend bird festival

January 31, 2025 at 3:28 AM

A parking lot at the rear of Old Fort Erie is a hotspot for bird watchers and has been for many years. That’s why it...

Redekop: Douglas Memorial is Fort Erie’s ‘safety net’

January 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM

Niagara Health’s Douglas Memorial site, an urgent care centre that used to offer a full-service emergency department, is a “safety net” for Fort Erie residents....

Two of three main parties have local candidates in provincial election

January 30, 2025 at 3:52 AM

Two of the three main political parties in Ontario have local candidates lined up for next month’s provincial election. Wayne Gates will seek re-election for...

Fort Erie buzzing about expected ‘Bee City’ designation

January 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM

There continues to be a buzz about the Town of Fort Erie putting its stinger in an effort to become a Bee City community through...

Men’s mental health campaign supporting self-help sessions

January 29, 2025 at 4:04 AM

A men’s mental health awareness campaign started by a local business owner is also supporting a series of self-help meetings. Late last year, Bill Marr...

Trump’s tariffs would cause ‘pain and discomfort’ on both sides of border

January 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM

The owner of one local company who regularly deals with goods crossing the border is calling U.S. president Donald Trump’s bluff on his tariff threats....

High winds cause ‘significant breakage’ to Lake Erie ice boom

January 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM

Large formations of ice flowing from Lake Erie into the Niagara River are a result of a breakage in the ice boom. The boom was...

Lane closures continue on Highway 406 and at Thorold Tunnel

January 27, 2025 at 4:11 AM

According to Ontario 511, the province’s traffic information website, there is no construction taking place this week on the Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara. Fort...