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.

Surfing Santa to set sail for 40th year in a row on December 23

December 12, 2024 at 3:55 AM

John Fulton vividly remembers when he was interrogated by U.S. border officials in 2002 after his annual Surfing Santa adventure went a bit wrong. It...

Gates hopes to keep momentum going on a number of Fort Erie issues

December 11, 2024 at 8:59 PM

Wayne Gates has his sights set on a number of Fort Erie issues if he is re-elected to Queen’s Park in the next provincial election....

Holiday smile cookies bring in close to $6,900 for Community Living

December 11, 2024 at 4:43 AM

Community Living Fort Erie has a few thousand reasons to smile. The non-profit organization announced this week that its share of the Tim Hortons Holiday...

Pomegranate Restaurant at GFESS one of Fort Erie’s hottest dining spots

December 10, 2024 at 9:23 PM

The Pomegranate Restaurant describes itself as a “hidden gem” of Fort Erie on its Facebook page. But that title might be due for an update,...

Fort Erie Festivals using online connection with Santa to deliver letters

December 10, 2024 at 3:18 AM

A local organization is pitching in to make sure the wish lists of local children don’t go unanswered. With an ongoing Canada Post strike, which...

Decades-long Christmas tradition returning to Ridgeway this week

December 9, 2024 at 3:51 AM

Most storefronts in downtown Ridgeway will be offering their “own little pocket of Christmas cheer” next weekend. That’s according to Sarah Chevalier, owner of Lasting...

Lane closures on Niagara highways taking place this week

December 8, 2024 at 9:51 PM

There are a number of roadwork projects that will cause lane closures this week in Niagara. Three left Toronto-bound lanes will be closed on the...

‘Phenomenal’ turnout at annual Frosty the Christmas Horse fundraiser

December 8, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Frosty the Christmas Horse is well acquainted with being social and being the centre of attention at an annual Christmas fundraising event. A former racehorse...

Holiday market at the Sanctuary will be mystical and magical

December 8, 2024 at 4:03 AM

A holiday market at the Sanctuary Centre for the Arts in Ridgeway will be mystical and magical. That’s according to Enchanted Yuletide Market organizer Christina...

Team of beauty specialists offering services under one Garrison Road roof

December 7, 2024 at 8:42 AM

Three businesses under one roof were recently celebrated with a grand opening event. Lavish Modern Beauty Specialists opened in October but was joined by town...