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.

Pair of Falcons perched atop Canadian prep basketball association

May 28, 2026 at 2:59 AM

Two Fort Erie International Academy (FEIA) athletes are soaring high following national recognition. Amelia Sow and Éli Jolin were honoured by Fort Erie council at...

More than a pitch: Soccer club eyes sports dome

May 27, 2026 at 11:17 AM

Baseball during a downpour, soccer in a snowstorm, cricket year round. If a proposal by the Greater Fort Erie Youth Soccer Club gets greenlit, all...

Councillors embrace new plan to help those in need

May 26, 2026 at 10:44 AM

By moving a short distance up the road, a local church group will be better able to help struggling members of the community. Councillors approved...

Fort Erie Radio long weekend barbecue builds community spirit

May 19, 2026 at 3:02 AM

Randy Sherk came to Sunday’s community barbecue celebrating Fort Erie Radio’s second anniversary of live broadcasts at Legion Branch 71 on Garrison Road for three...

Friendship Trail safety improvements coming soon

May 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM

Projected costs for safety improvements at Friendship Trail crossings appear to surpass what has previously been set aside, leading the municipality to focus on highest...

Fort Erie removes Ukraine flags from town hall after four years

May 13, 2026 at 11:08 AM

The visual show of support for the people of Ukraine at town hall has come to an end, though Fort Erie’s mayor says the town...

Fort Erie development shifting to ‘stable and normalized growth’

May 12, 2026 at 11:06 AM

It may not have been the frenetic pace of a few years ago but building activity in Fort Erie remained strong in 2025, thanks in...

McDermott seeks answers from Ministry following Durez leak

May 2, 2026 at 4:51 AM

As residents of Fort Erie’s north end and beyond spent days dealing with a noxious smell in the air they had questions. Town staff and...

Council delays formally requesting Niagara Health resignations

April 30, 2026 at 11:50 AM

After frustrations with Niagara Health service reductions in Fort Erie boiled over last June, Councillor Tom Lewis let his colleagues know he’d be bringing a...

OLT ruling prompts review of Fort Erie heritage designation process

April 29, 2026 at 6:19 PM

An Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) ruling has Fort Erie contemplating changes to its heritage designation process. The ruling came to councillors in the consent agenda...