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.

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...