Laura Barton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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.

Fort Erie Hockey Hall of Fame inductee pushing for accessibility at exhibit

June 20, 2026 at 10:05 PM

Fort Erie resident and Hockey Hall of Fame award winner, Alan “Sparkles” Dickson, is not interested in the spotlight. Whether on or off the ice,...

160th anniversary of Battle of Ridgeway to be commemorated

May 27, 2026 at 11:26 AM

This year marks 160 years since a little-known battle took place in Ridgeway that helped lead to Canada’s confederation. “It’s not only an important battle...

Fort Erie council gets early look at major zoning bylaw review

May 26, 2026 at 8:06 PM

Fort Erie town council has received early insights on the municipality’s zoning bylaw review during an educational workshop with a consulting firm. Its May 20...