Author: Nick Fearns

Nick is a community journalist who has worked in Niagara and Macklin, Saskatchewan. He has a passion for local journalism and telling people's stories. Enjoys nature, history, and photography.

Peace Bridge, other Niagara border crossings affected by CrowdStrike IT outage

July 21, 2024 at 8:41 PM

The Peace Bridge was backed up further than usual on Friday as a global tech outage caused problems at the border. Airlines, hospitals, banking and...

Fort Erie now offers civil marriage ceremonies at town hall

July 21, 2024 at 4:22 AM

Couples can now say “I do” at town hall. There is a $130 license fee which must be paid with cash or debit, and applicants...

Border rule changes for dogs facing pushback, could be delayed

July 19, 2024 at 4:38 AM

New changes to the border that would prevent people from bringing their dogs across the Peace Bridge without meeting certain requirements may be going back...

Fort Erie LCBO locations to remain closed as focus shifts to supermarkets, online

July 18, 2024 at 4:11 AM

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has walked back their plan to open select retailers across the province, which means all LCBO stores in...

Matthew House’s community garden blooming thanks to generous donation

July 18, 2024 at 4:04 AM

The garden at Matthew House is much more than a collection of plants. Fort Erie’s Matthew House, located at 183 Central Avenue, is a non-profit...

Hail and lightning create perfect storm for power outage

July 16, 2024 at 9:14 PM

Monday was definitely not the day to leave umbrellas at home. As heavy rains caused flooding in parts of the province, many Fort Erie residents...

Fort Erie’s Job Gym a ‘bridge’ between employers and job-seekers

July 16, 2024 at 4:18 AM

Are you looking for work? Have you sent out resumes without hearing back? If so, it might be time to visit the local gym. The Job...

Roadwork and maintenance to impact traffic in Niagara this July

July 15, 2024 at 9:43 PM

Fort Erie residents commuting throughout Niagara should expected roadwork and maintenance this month, as multiple projects are set to affect key travel routes, potentially causing...