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.

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Netherby Road Saturday

July 14, 2025 at 10:53 AM

A motorcyclist was killed in a collision on Netherby Road in Fort Erie on the weekend. On Saturday, shortly before 6 p.m., Niagara Regional Police...

Bay Beach safe for swimming after being flagged last week

July 14, 2025 at 3:18 AM

Bay Beach is no longer flagged as a place where swimmers should not enter the water. The popular tourist spot, also known as Crystal Beach,...

More construction scheduled on highways in Niagara this week

July 14, 2025 at 3:14 AM

Another week means Fort Erie commuters will have to contend with more lane closures and construction on Niagara highways. Headed toward Toronto on the QEW,...

Grand opening celebrations held for two new Jarvis Street businesses

July 12, 2025 at 5:46 AM

About 180 businesses have opened in Greater Fort Erie since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and two more on Jarvis Street are part of...

Police investigating after cat found dead in Ridgeway backyard

July 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM

A Ridgeway family is “devastated” after finding a horrific scene involving their pet on the weekend. On Saturday, Mayg Fortin and her husband Johnny came...

Construction has had a ‘big impact on business’ at Central Pizza

July 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM

A major construction project taking place in front of Central Pizza for the last six months is just one negative impact the local restaurant is...

Three of four beaches in town deemed unsafe for swimming

July 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM

Only one of four public beaches in Greater Fort Erie is currently considered safe for swimming. According to Niagara Region Public Health’s beach testing webpage,...

Two former Meteors selected in NHL draft a ‘sign of things to come’

July 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM

Within 12 hours of hearing his name called in last week’s 2025 National Hockey League (NHL) draft, Grant Spada was on a plane headed to...

GFESS students can begin registering in late August

July 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM

Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS) students and their families are enjoying their summer, but there still is some homework that’s due. Registration for the...

Salvation Army getting Fort Erie students ready for school year

July 8, 2025 at 3:51 AM

Summer has just begun but it’s never too early to start thinking about the upcoming school year. The Salvation Army’s annual back-to-school campaign is underway...