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.

Fort Erie Lions donate $55,000 to Sugarbowl Park pavilion

July 3, 2024 at 3:52 AM

The Fort Erie Lions Club is following in the footsteps of previous Lions by making a generous donation to a Fort Erie park. Sugarbowl Park,...

Consumers encouraged to stock up in advance of looming LCBO strike

July 2, 2024 at 4:27 AM

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is encouraging customers to stock up in advance of a possible strike. The liquor control agency is currently...

Canada Day at Fort Erie Race Track: From Grand Gizmo to Seeds of Grandeur

July 1, 2024 at 8:57 PM

Canada Day was a special event at the Fort Erie Race Track. In addition to the exciting races, there were plenty of family-friendly activities including...

Town seeks input on new dog park planned for Stevensville

June 29, 2024 at 4:12 AM

The Town of Fort Erie is seeking feedback from residents. In particular, they are looking for input regarding a new dog park in Stevensville. The...

Come to Ridgefest early for the Lions Club pancake breakfast

June 28, 2024 at 4:10 AM

There is nothing better than a good breakfast to start the day. It is even better when that good breakfast is supporting a noble cause...

Niagara Parks goes green with goats to fight phragmites at Gonder’s Flats

June 27, 2024 at 4:05 AM

You should hear the sound made by the new weed whackers being used at Gonder’s Flats. As part of a new week-long pilot project, Niagara...

Roadwork near Fort Erie leading into the Canada Day long weekend

June 27, 2024 at 3:44 AM

Here are some nearby locations that may require extra time to navigate leading into the Canada Day long weekend: QEW Toronto bound between Beck Road...

From Nameofthegame to Paperback Hero: June 25 results from the Fort Erie Race Track

June 26, 2024 at 5:26 AM

Here are last night’s results from the Fort Erie Race Track: Race 1: Nameofthegame triumphs in Maiden Claiming Beginning at 4:44 p.m., the first race...

Shadow Gryphons win bronze in bocce at Special Olympics Provincial Championships

June 26, 2024 at 4:44 AM

Things were not exactly going the Shadow Gryphons’ way. The four-member team of students from Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS) got a pep-talk from...