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.

Two tornadoes may have hit Fort Erie, says Environment Canada meteorologist

August 6, 2024 at 7:25 PM

It’s possible Fort Erie was struck by more than one tornado on Monday: one that hit parts of Stevensville and another that caused significant damage...

I CAN-T.E.R. programs help kids grow more than just equestrian knowledge

August 6, 2024 at 4:11 AM

It’s “less intimidating” working with miniature horses than larger animals. That’s according to Karen van der Zalm, executive director of I CAN-T.E.R., a therapeutic equestrian...

‘We love our animals,’ says RAM Rodeo Tour President Ross Millar

August 6, 2024 at 4:02 AM

Ross Millar has been organizing rodeos for close to 30 years and is quite familiar with animal rights activists showing up to events. He is...

Mariannie Ompoc and the MO Band deliver hits ‘new and old’ at Sessions

July 29, 2024 at 4:09 AM

Mariannie Ompoc has been performing since she was four years old, brought up around gospel music. But now as adult in her mid 30s, she...

‘A beautiful site with great people’: Crystal Beach Supper Market draws crowds

July 28, 2024 at 4:15 AM

The first week of this year’s Crystal Beach Waterfront Supper Market drew more than 800 people, says the event’s manager Teresa Lukianiec. Organized by the...

Circle of Art in Crystal Beach celebrates 10-year anniversary

July 21, 2024 at 8:31 PM

At the first Friends of Crystal Beach (FOCB) Circle of Art event in 2015, 13 artists participated. But a decade later, the event at Queen’s...

Niagara’s Mobile Closet provides relief for guests at Friendship Centre event

July 17, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Every little bit helps in today’s tough economic times. And one opportunity that provided some financial relief on Wednesday was a visit from Start Me...