Author: Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards is a longtime Niagara community journalist who has covered a variety of beats, including business, agriculture, the wine industry and politics. When not writing, there's a good chance he can be found at a baseball diamond or curling rink.

Stevensville school designation ‘not one to go to the mat for’

September 12, 2025 at 3:41 AM

While reminding his fellow councillors that protection of Fort Erie’s built history is a part of its strategic plan, Mayor Wayne Redekop admitted one potential...

Development projects will speed up Pettit Road reconstruction timeline

September 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM

Thanks to some major developments taking place in the area, including one that received draft plan of subdivision approval on Monday night, upgrades to Pettit...

Town to review rooftop patio rules in light of OLT appeal

September 10, 2025 at 3:32 AM

A pending settlement regarding a Rebstock Road development has led Fort Erie’s mayor to request staff look at rooftop patio rules during its review of...

Town ‘not prepared to spend $7M’ on Gibson Centre expansion

September 9, 2025 at 4:32 AM

A major expansion project for the town’s public works operations has been put on hold as councillors are looking for alternatives ahead of next year’s...

Council approves 8-unit townhouse build for Hibbard Street

August 28, 2025 at 3:32 AM

Concerns over narrow roads weren’t enough to deny a proposed eight-unit townhouse build on Hibbard Street in Ridgeway. Councillors supported a staff report that recommended...

New rules will allow for recorded votes at committee meetings

August 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM

Councillors will soon have more flexibility as to when they can request recorded votes. The changes will be coming thanks to a motion by Councillor...