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.

Councillors defer proposed planning fee increases to August

July 21, 2026 at 4:29 AM

A decision to significantly increase planning development fees in the new year has been put off until the town hears back on its application for...

Non-revenue water totals decreased slightly in 2025

July 9, 2026 at 10:21 AM

Improvements in the town’s unbilled water totals may have appeared to slow to a trickle in 2025, but they’re improvements nonetheless, and represent success given...

‘An exception to the rule’: Town loans Ridgeway BIA $25K

July 8, 2026 at 10:22 AM

In a move Town staff admitted was unusual, though needed, Fort Erie will be providing the Ridgeway Business Improvement Area (RBIA) with a roughly $25,000...

Berm proposed to alleviate chronic Thunder Bay flooding issues

July 7, 2026 at 10:08 AM

A naturalized berm could protect flood-prone homes in the Thunder Bay area, a staff report says. In an update at the July 6 council-in-committee meeting,...

Planning application and service fees poised for substantial increases

July 2, 2026 at 3:15 AM

The cost of building in Fort Erie could soon be going up for developers. Town staff are in the midst of a review of its...

Town supports move to penalty system for zoning bylaw infractions

June 25, 2026 at 10:14 AM

New legislation proposed by the provincial government will improve the ability of municipalities like Fort Erie to deal with zoning bylaw infractions, a staff report...

Town reducing monthly fees on Crystal Beach parking passes

June 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM

Monthly overnight parking passes at the Erie Road and Cambridge Road parking lot are dropping in price by more than half. Councillors approved a motion...

Lewis eyes four-way stop for Point Abino-Michener intersection

June 23, 2026 at 10:49 AM

A Fort Erie councillor who was among several motorists to have nearly experienced a collision at the Point Abino Road South-Michener Road intersection will be...

Fort Erie may join Development Charge Reduction Program

June 13, 2026 at 3:21 AM

There remains a lot of uncertainty, but Fort Erie staff and councillors say they’re confident the municipality will be in a strong position to benefit...

Fort Erie Hills subdivision gets an uneasy extension from council

June 11, 2026 at 10:13 AM

A proposed development in the Bridgeburg area has been given another extension, though it appears patience is wearing thin for Fort Erie’s mayor. Concerns over...