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.

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...

Residents worried about losing access road in CN property sale

October 2, 2026 at 4:52 AM

Residents on Stevensville Road in Fort Erie are looking for information about what will happen to an access road if surplus railway land is sold....

Buffalo deputy mayor rides 9/11 tribute Harley to Fort Erie

September 13, 2026 at 2:40 AM

While remembering that fateful day 25 years ago when planes struck the Twin Towers in New York, Fort Erie gathered to commemorate 9/11. “Today is...

Acclaimed Fort Erie councillors focus on health care, amalgamation

September 2, 2026 at 11:44 AM

Two Fort Erie town councillors have no need for re-election signs this fall, both having already secured their seats for the 2026-30 term. George McDermott,...