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.

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....

Hazel Street development approval ties tree removal to building permits

December 18, 2025 at 3:31 AM

Trees currently standing on a Hazel Street property slated for development should remain up until construction is ready to start, Fort Erie councillors have decided....

Town to seek new access to Netherby from Spring Creek Estates

December 17, 2025 at 3:21 AM

Fort Erie is hoping to convince the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) that a third access is needed for Black Creek and Douglastown. Councillors approved a...

Hospital funding commitment needs ‘iron clad’ conditions, councillor says

December 16, 2025 at 4:26 AM

A letter formally seeking a $10.5-million local share funding contribution for the new South Niagara hospital has been met with hesitancy by Fort Erie councillors....

Fort Erie councillors approve 4.98 per cent water budget increase

December 5, 2025 at 3:56 AM

As they approved the water and wastewater budget for 2026, Fort Erie councillors took aim at their regional counterparts on Wednesday for forcing a challenging...