Councillor ‘gobsmacked’ by Dominion Road development proposal
It seemed as if Fort Erie’s mayor was almost seeking permission to take the unusual step to decline a development proposal at the public meeting...
Town looking for more participation in Bridgeburg focus group
The town is putting out another call for anyone interested in helping develop a future vision for Bridgeburg North. Councillors approved a motion by Ann-Marie...
Federal budget could boost local health, housing and border services
With big promises on major national projects, a massive boost to the military and cuts to departments that remain somewhat vague, the federal government’s fall...
Fort Erie says no to new election sign bylaw
Fearing its potential effects on would-be council candidates, Fort Erie councillors have voted down a staff recommendation to implement new election campaign sign rules. The...
Community improvement plan program to include Crystal Beach
Changes to the town’s community improvement plan (CIP) program could see a mixture of consolidation and expansion. A report to council at the Monday council-in-committee...
Stevensville may get accessible parking spot
Fort Erie’s accessibility advisory committee (AAC) is asking town staff to take another look at installing an accessible parking spot by the Stevensville post office....
Councillor urges community to keep it clean
It takes a village to keep that village clean. After noticing some issues of illegal dumping, general littering and municipal waste bins not getting picked...
Fort Erie joins the call for public access to sex offender registry
Town councillors have followed in the footsteps of other Niagara municipalities in calling for public access to lists of registered sex offenders. Councillor George McDermott...
Council approves Crystal Beach parking plan for short-term rentals
After dipping their toes in the water with a 2025 pilot program, Fort Erie is forging ahead with a plan to provide parking spaces in...
Fort Erie looks to partner with a town from the old country
While on a vacation to visit his wife’s hometown halfway across the world, Chris McQueen couldn’t help but feel a sense of familiarity. Fort Erie’s...
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