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.

Fort Erie transit services expand with new on-demand options and extended hours

July 17, 2024 at 4:17 AM

Changes to Fort Erie’s transit services will ideally keep more vans in town while also increasing capacity for riders. The Niagara Transit Commission announced changes...

Implied yes? Council approves four more heritage designations

July 11, 2024 at 4:37 AM

Staff and councillors, for the most part, are assuming no response is implied approval as it continues to designate heritage properties in Fort Erie. Councillors...

‘Chasing ghosts’: Unbilled water losses an ongoing problem

July 10, 2024 at 4:06 AM

Discrepancies between how much drinking water the Niagara Region pumped into Fort Erie last year and how much revenue the Town collected to pay for...

Fort Erie’s $29.2M infrastructure gap not as scary as it seems, says consultant

July 9, 2024 at 4:14 AM

The thought of closing an eight-figure infrastructure gap may make a Fort Erie taxpayer groan, but staff, councillors and consultants updating the Town’s asset management...

‘It’s like a big reunion’: Community bonds shine bright at Ridgefest

July 8, 2024 at 4:25 AM

With his trusty service dog Roxie finding some shade under his vendor table out in front of Brimstone Brewing Co., Dave Phillips was taking in...

‘It’s a place for everyone’: Fort Erie shows its pride

June 30, 2024 at 4:48 PM

A short conversation is sometimes all it takes. Fort Erie Pride returned for its third official year on Saturday, welcoming the entire community, and even...

Council considers a ‘sunset clause default’ for all future applications

June 29, 2024 at 4:04 AM

There are approved subdivisions in town that have remained unbuilt for years, while other areas have the potential to help Fort Erie’s housing shortage but...

Provincial rules make addressing school capacity a challenge: Mayor

June 28, 2024 at 4:04 AM

As the school year comes to an end, Fort Erie councillors spent a portion of Monday’s meeting discussing the challenges as local schools face capacity...

Hershey Estates development gets zoning amendment approval

June 26, 2024 at 3:32 AM

The required zoning bylaw amendment for the proposed Hershey Estates development has been approved, but it comes with strings attached. Councillors added a one-year sunset...