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.

97-unit Pettit Road development gets revised green light

February 27, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Councillors have approved a multi-style housing development on Pettit Road. A staff report recommending approval of the 97-unit development passed with little conversation at the...

Wonky lot layouts force Fort Erie to look at new yard definitions

February 26, 2024 at 8:29 PM

To ensure pools and other structures are built on appropriate areas of a homeowner’s property, a Fort Erie councillor has asked staff to reconsider the...

Reconstruction of Fort Erie tennis courts to go ahead

February 14, 2024 at 10:37 AM

A motion from Mayor Wayne Redekop has paved the way for reconstruction of four tennis courts at Oakes Park on Central Avenue. During discussion of...

Updated Fort Erie tree removal bylaw includes hefty fines for rule breakers

February 13, 2024 at 11:36 AM

In an effort to protect the town’s tree canopy, Fort Erie councillors have approved new rules governing the removal of trees on properties throughout the...

Developer proposes 119 units on part of former Ridgeway high school land

February 12, 2024 at 10:20 PM

The former Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High School building could have new neighbours, if a development application brought to Fort Erie council is ultimately approved. In fact,...