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.

Award-winning singer wants to host concerts in Fort Erie backyards

December 1, 2024 at 3:25 AM

An award-winning and Billboard-charting country musician wants to bring concerts to local backyards. Scotty James, and his partner Andrea Watson, founded Backyard Music Co. a...

Postal strike won’t affect letters to Santa Claus in Fort Erie

November 30, 2024 at 7:31 AM

An ongoing postal strike is affecting most Canadians, but not young children who have written letters to Santa Claus. Some Canada Post offices in the...

FACS Niagara hosting event at library to recruit foster families

November 29, 2024 at 4:39 AM

With an ongoing need to make sure they have families to provide care for children, Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Niagara is inviting Fort Erie...

Fort Erie’s physician recruitment progress in ‘relatively good shape,’ says Redekop

November 29, 2024 at 4:29 AM

As local governments across the region make their own attempts to recruit family physicians, Fort Erie has fared well in doing so, says Mayor Wayne...

Insinna says police budget cut request doesn’t affect ‘boots on the ground’

November 28, 2024 at 4:23 AM

One of two Fort Erie representatives on regional council is taking the lead in telling the Niagara Regional Police (NRP) to trim its 2025 budget...

Ceremony paying tribute to lost loved ones a chance to ‘make new memories’

November 27, 2024 at 2:23 PM

An annual event in Fort Erie started about 20 years ago continues to remember local residents who are no longer with us. Taking place on...

Community Living’s ‘Christmas in the Caribbean’ raises $55,000

November 27, 2024 at 4:19 AM

A recent fundraiser held by Community Living Fort Erie (CLFE) is being celebrated as a financial success. The annual Christmas Around the World event focused...

Sharp Wrestling takes over Crystal Ridge with action-packed event

November 26, 2024 at 4:10 AM

About 100 spectators were given a hard-hitting and action-packed show on Sunday night when Sharp Wrestling rolled into the Crystal Ridge Community Centre. There were...

New Gilmore Lodge in Fort Erie ready for residents on December 18

November 25, 2024 at 4:39 PM

A long-awaited date has been set for residents to begin moving into Gilmore Lodge. The new, state-of-the-art long-term care facility features a range of innovative...

Roadwork taking place on Niagara highways

November 25, 2024 at 3:21 AM

Niagara commuters will once again be impacted by roadwork this week. Starting Tuesday, there will be recurring construction and two left lanes closed on the...