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.

DB Building Materials in downtown Ridgeway ready to serve local community

September 1, 2024 at 4:21 AM

New enterprises are popping up all over Greater Fort Erie, and one of them celebrated its official grand opening this week. Dream Built (DB) Building...

Meteors rally community spirit at Crystal Beach Supper Market ahead of new season

August 31, 2024 at 4:50 AM

Even though the Fort Erie Meteors hadn’t won a championship in more than 40 years before they took home the Golden Horseshoe conference trophy last...

Fort Erie man wins $100,000 playing Encore

August 30, 2024 at 1:32 PM

A Fort Erie man is settling for $100,000 after initially believing he had won $1 million. Todd Brown, who works in the local horse racing...

10 horses nominated to Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie Race Track

August 30, 2024 at 4:35 AM

Fort Erie Race Track’s signature event, the Prince of Wales Stakes, is approaching and is expected to be full of action. The 89th run of...

Strong Fort Erie Neighbourhoods connecting residents in need to local services

August 30, 2024 at 4:06 AM

Strong Fort Erie Neighbourhoods (SFEN) is an organization that assists residents in several ways, one of them being a conduit to other places where there...

International food market on Garrison Road has ‘a little bit of everything’

August 29, 2024 at 4:11 AM

After Ericka Campuzano moved to Fort Erie three years ago from Toronto, she often found herself having to drive to St. Catharines or Niagara Falls...

Weapons seized on American side of Peace Bridge

August 29, 2024 at 3:59 AM

A number of firearms passed through Fort Erie before they were seized by border officials in Buffalo. On Saturday, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP)...

Fort Erie man wins $250,000 on Crossword scratch ticket

August 28, 2024 at 1:20 PM

A Fort Erie man is celebrating a $250,000 win after playing a scratch ticket. Robert Carpenter, who works in transportation, won the windfall on Instant...

GFESS Gryphons teams getting geared up for season

August 28, 2024 at 3:10 AM

The Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS) football teams are gearing up for what is hoped to be another two successful seasons. Training has already...