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.

Canal closures, other highway construction planned this week

July 21, 2025 at 3:29 AM

Temporary closures spanning the Welland Canal will cause delays for Fort Erie commuters at multiple locations and times this week: On Monday, the Mellanby Avenue...

Golfers tee off Saturday in support of local sports history

July 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM

Fort Erie has produced many athletes who have competed professionally on national and international stages. And the sports gallery located inside the Leisureplex, operated by...

Circle of Art showcases Greater Fort Erie’s creative talent

July 20, 2025 at 5:12 AM

The amount of artistic talent in Greater Fort Erie is something worth celebrating. This was the opinion shared by Mayor Wayne Redekop at the annual...

Movie night being hosted Saturday at fire station no. 3

July 19, 2025 at 5:47 AM

Local families have a chance to watch a movie at a unique venue on Saturday night. At Fire Station no. 3, ‘Mufasa: Lion King’ will...

Happy Days Sanctuary receives $10K donation match commitment

July 18, 2025 at 3:46 AM

Happy Days Sanctuary in Stevensville is getting a major boost through a commitment from a North American company who is committing to a $10,000 matching...

Brand Name Shoes opening in August at former Beatties store location

July 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM

A longstanding business with multiple locations in the region is lacing up to open a new spot at the former Beatties store. Brand Name Shoes...

Regular Meteors anthem singer stays positive despite health challenges

July 17, 2025 at 4:34 AM

Nolan Soucie lives in Welland, but his heart is in Fort Erie when it comes to his favourite Jr. B hockey team. He’s been singing...

Firehouse Subs will open on Garrison Road this winter

July 16, 2025 at 4:22 AM

There has been chatter on social media for a number of months that Firehouse Subs is planning to open a location in Fort Erie. This...

Insinna asks about ‘couch surfers’ and how Region tracks homelessness

July 15, 2025 at 3:19 AM

During a conversation about how the regional government is navigating homelessness, Fort Erie Regional Councillor Tom Insinna raised some questions on the topic. The Region’s...

Male charged with careless driving after vehicle hits tree on Highway 3

July 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM

There were no injuries in a single-vehicle collision on Highway 3 Sunday afternoon. But an adult male is charged with careless driving after the incident,...