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.

Ford’s Bill 98 gives Councillor Noyes ‘Big Brother’ vibes

April 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM

The Town of Fort Erie will be both sharing its concerns and seeking clarification on the Province’s Bill 98. Presenting to council at the April...

Council grants multi-year extensions to two Fort Erie developments

April 19, 2026 at 4:05 AM

Despite the typical push to get developments built in a timely fashion, councillors nonetheless agreed to extend the deadline for two different proposals at the...

COPE partnership to launch Fort Erie community garden at library site

April 18, 2026 at 4:23 AM

Libraries have long planted the seeds of learning, but now Fort Erie’s main branch will also be home to actual, physical seed planting. Fort Erie...

Development aims to make General Cruikshank house a ‘focal point’

April 16, 2026 at 7:14 PM

A local restaurateur is hoping the menu for his proposed mixed-use development on Garrison Road will have enough to satisfy the community, town staff and...

Consultants offer council a ‘sobering’ look at future financial needs

April 16, 2026 at 3:37 AM

Forecasts by consultants suggest Fort Erie residents should expect an average yearly levy increase of 5.5 per cent over the next decade, along with more...

Apartment and townhouse units pitched for former public school site

April 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM

Town and city councillors throughout Ontario, including Fort Erie, are accustomed to having developers come with building requests that don’t meet municipal policy. But usually...

‘We should push back’: Redekop motion opposes governance changes

April 14, 2026 at 2:50 PM

Fort Erie councillors have supported their mayor and lent their unanimous support to oppose planned governance changes for several regions of the province, including Niagara....

Integrity commissioner complaint against Gale formally withdrawn

March 27, 2026 at 3:57 AM

His resignation ended any chance of an investigation, but Fort Erie council voted on March 23 to formally withdraw the integrity commissioner complaint against former...

Fort Erie encouraged to further ties with Brock University

March 25, 2026 at 3:11 AM

The leader of one of Niagara’s major postsecondary institutions is grateful for the support they’ve received from Fort Erie, but opened the door for more...