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.

Fort Erie residents to feel impact of Niagara Region budget with 9.6-per-cent increase

December 19, 2024 at 4:27 AM

Fort Erie Regional Councillor Tom Insinna says he is confronted regularly by local residents concerned about raising taxes. He said this last week during a...

Central Avenue speed camera to be taken out of service at the end of year

December 18, 2024 at 4:53 AM

A speed camera on Central Avenue near Our Lady of Victory Catholic School will no longer be in operation at the start of 2025. It...

Town adopts new multi-year accessibility plan with several recommendations

December 18, 2024 at 4:48 AM

The Town of Fort Erie adopted its first multi-year accessibility plan in 2013, and its third version of that plan on Monday night. The Accessibility...

Speed cushions added to Concession Road as part of ongoing traffic calming project

December 17, 2024 at 3:28 AM

There are more reasons to slow down on a highly-residential stretch of Concession Road, including digital signs that tell drivers when they are speeding. The...

Crystal Ridge Dream Center spreading ‘extra love’ at Christmas

December 16, 2024 at 10:41 PM

More than 300 kids from Greater Fort Erie will have their Christmas brightened by the Crystal Ridge Dream Center and all the generous people that...

Less work taking place on Niagara highways than recent weeks

December 16, 2024 at 3:39 AM

There are fewer closures on Niagara highways this week than there have been lately. One ongoing project that could affect Fort Erie motorists is work...

Friendship Centre feeds hundreds of people at annual Christmas gathering

December 15, 2024 at 5:25 PM

No one gets turned away at an annual Christmas lunch provided by the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre (FENFC). On Saturday, hundreds of people were...

‘Small-town Christmas’ spirit takes over Ridgeway

December 14, 2024 at 1:44 PM

Ernie Pigden has witnessed the ever-changing trends in what kids want for Christmas. That’s because he’s been playing Santa Claus in Fort Erie for the...

Happy Jack’s open Christmas Day as town facilities take a holiday break

December 13, 2024 at 3:30 AM

At least one Fort Erie establishment will open its doors for people to gather on Christmas Day. For about 10 years, Happy Jack’s, a popular...

Fort Erie named Canada’s third most charitable community

December 12, 2024 at 10:34 AM

Fort Erie is among the country’s best when it comes to generous residents. According to CanadaHelps, Canada’s leading online platform for donating and fundraising, the...