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.

Town cracking down on illegally posted signs

June 8, 2024 at 4:20 AM

The Town of Fort Erie is cracking down on illegally posted signs and removing them at the owner’s expense. Jim McCaffery, supervisor of municipal law...

GFESS student Autumn Wartman wins bronze medal at Skills Canada competition in Quebec

June 7, 2024 at 4:22 AM

Autumn Wartman, a student at Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS), wowed at the Skills Ontario competition, which earned her a spot at the Skills...

Buffalo woman arrested after stolen firearm found at Peace Bridge

June 6, 2024 at 4:23 AM

A routine inspection of a vehicle returning to the United States via the Peace Bridge has resulted in an arrest and the recovery of a...

Nice Baby, Bodacious Miss, and Truly Mischief among the winners June 4 at Fort Erie Race Track

June 5, 2024 at 8:22 PM

The Fort Erie Race Track saw an evening of thrilling horse racing last night. Here is a recap of the eight different races: Race 1:...

Initial phase of Ridgeway Centre development is underway

June 5, 2024 at 4:15 AM

The long-awaited Ridgeway Centre is finally underway, marking the start of a $10 million multi-use retail development that promises to boost the local economy and...

Fort Erie ready to sting in Friday home opener under Coach Matt Gill

June 4, 2024 at 4:25 AM

The Fort Erie Sting, under the guidance of coach and technical director Matt Gill, is poised for an exciting season in the Ontario Soccer League...

St. John’s Anglican Church to host its annual strawberry social

June 3, 2024 at 4:34 AM

A sure sign summer has arrived is biting into a delicious strawberry. St. John’s Anglican Church will be hosting its annual strawberry social, a beloved...

Cogeco outage hits Niagara and Hamilton after vandalism

June 3, 2024 at 3:34 AM

Fort Erie residents and others throughout Niagara and Hamilton experienced significant internet disruptions Saturday due to a widespread Cogeco outage that began early that morning....

UPDATE | Police in Fort Erie are searching for missing 14-year-old girl

June 2, 2024 at 12:04 PM

UPDATE | JUNE 2, 2024, 2:43 p.m. — Odessa has been safely located. JUNE 2, 2024, 12:04 p.m. — Niagara Regional Police are asking the...

Car enthusiasts can enjoy two local shows on Father’s Day weekend

June 1, 2024 at 4:47 AM

Jeremy Overholt, right-hand man at Ray’s Detailing (967 Helena St.), is rallying the community for support as the shop gears up for its third annual...