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 looks to shift course on Oakes Park tennis courts

February 12, 2026 at 4:18 AM

After several unsuccessful attempts to come up with a new partnership, councillors have directed town staff to move forward with a plan for municipal stewardship...

Future of Douglas Memorial remains ‘No. 1 issue’: Redekop

February 11, 2026 at 4:30 AM

Fort Erie is keeping the full court press on its provincial and federal counterparts to convince them there’s a future for the Douglas Memorial site...

Splash pad for Douglastown could be built in next two years

February 1, 2026 at 4:58 AM

Fort Erie councillors are dipping their toes in the water of a project that could bring a splash pad to Douglastown. At Wednesday’s budget meeting,...

Council denies Dominion development as recommended by staff

January 30, 2026 at 4:34 AM

Developers looking to build a townhouse development on Dominion Road were warned when the project was presented to council back in November: without significant changes,...

Fort Erie approves 2026 budget with $55 tax hike for median household

January 29, 2026 at 4:28 AM

Sammy Hagar couldn’t drive it, but Fort Erie residents will have to pay it, as council has passed a 2026 budget that will see a...

Dubanow motion seeks to eliminate ‘patchwork of subdivisions’

January 29, 2026 at 4:22 AM

A Fort Erie councillor is hoping new policy will help keep the town from becoming a “patchwork of subdivisions.” Nick Dubanow’s council colleagues supported a...

Increased Alliston Woods density met with resistance from council

January 27, 2026 at 4:32 AM

New owners of the long awaited second phase of the Alliston Woods subdivision are pitching a new plan, one that’s been met with some hesitancy...

MOU paves way for EV charging stations at Crystal Ridge library

January 14, 2026 at 3:31 AM

Patrons of the Crystal Ridge branch of the Fort Erie Public Library will soon be able to charge their electric vehicles (EV) while they’re browsing...

Cash split winner donation helps fundraiser top $10K for COPE

December 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM

Some spouses might complain when they discover their significant other spending money on lottery tickets. Mike Daigle’s wife encouraged him to buy more. And the...

Former doctor to have Stevensville road named after him

December 19, 2025 at 3:36 AM

He was known to hit the road at all hours of the day and night to tend to the sick and ailing, and soon Dr....