Author: Laura Barton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Laura Barton is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter based at Niagara This Week. Her reporting is funded by the Canadian government and allows her to report on stories about the communities of Fort Erie and Port Colborne.

Redekop proud of his work as Fort Erie’s mayor

November 2, 2026 at 3:08 AM

Fort Erie’s outgoing mayor, Wayne Redekop, has a lot of pride for the work he’s done over his time serving his hometown. He first served...

Insinna ready to make good on campaign promises as next mayor

November 1, 2026 at 3:01 AM

After knocking on more than 11,500 doors and countless steps taken, Tom Insinna and his team celebrated a successful mayoral campaign Monday night. When Fort...

Ridgeway, Crystal Beach candidates forum designed to not be ‘typical’

October 22, 2026 at 4:43 AM

Ridgeway resident John Florio isn’t interested in another election debate or to hear promises from candidates. That’s why he’s organized a candidate forum for Fort...

Get to know Fort Erie’s Ward 5 candidates: What is their vision?

October 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM

As Fort Erie residents prepare for the October 26 municipal election, Niagara This Week asked Ward 5 council candidates to share their priorities and vision...

Get to know Fort Erie’s Ward 4 candidates: What is their vision?

October 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM

As Fort Erie residents prepare for the October 26 municipal election, Niagara This Week asked Ward 4 council candidates to share their priorities and vision...

Incumbent Dubanow and challenger Nadeau compete for Ward 2

October 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM

As Fort Erie residents prepare for the October 26 municipal election, Niagara This Week asked Ward 2 council candidates to share their priorities and vision...

Snyder church welcomes sister congregation with open arms

October 12, 2026 at 6:26 PM

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Snyder has opened its doors to welcome in members of its sister congregation from Gasline. Originally founded in 1840, St....

Healthcare SOS bringing candidates together Tuesday for meet-and-greet

October 12, 2026 at 9:47 AM

A meet-and-greet-style event is aimed at giving Fort Erie residents the opportunity to speak with mayoral and town council election candidates. Hosted by Fort Erie...

Two of four mayoral candidates share vision for Fort Erie’s future

October 11, 2026 at 3:47 AM

Fort Erie incumbent mayor Wayne Redekop and challenger Juan Liu sat down for a mayoral debate in the studio at YourTV/Cogeco on Tuesday night. The...

Playground dedicated to Fort Erie soldier vandalized with graffiti

October 9, 2026 at 4:50 AM

A Crystal Beach playground dedicated to a local war hero was vandalized over the weekend. What appeared to be lewd images and profanity were graffitied...