Local bar owner applauds ‘amazing’ free transit rides on New Year’s Eve
Staff at bars across town should be very appreciative of a gesture being made by Niagara Transit on New Year’s Eve to curb impaired driving,...
Happy Jack’s open Christmas Day as town facilities take a holiday break
At least one Fort Erie establishment will open its doors for people to gather on Christmas Day. For about 10 years, Happy Jack’s, a popular...
Pomegranate Restaurant at GFESS one of Fort Erie’s hottest dining spots
The Pomegranate Restaurant describes itself as a “hidden gem” of Fort Erie on its Facebook page. But that title might be due for an update,...
Team of beauty specialists offering services under one Garrison Road roof
Three businesses under one roof were recently celebrated with a grand opening event. Lavish Modern Beauty Specialists opened in October but was joined by town...
Postal strike won’t affect letters to Santa Claus in Fort Erie
An ongoing postal strike is affecting most Canadians, but not young children who have written letters to Santa Claus. Some Canada Post offices in the...
Canada Post strike impacts delivery of the Fort Erie Observer
The Canada Post strike that began Friday has disrupted regular mail delivery, affecting the distribution of the Fort Erie Observer, a bi-weekly community newspaper. In...
Canada Post disruption could happen as early as Friday
The Town of Fort Erie has a number of suggestions for residents on how they can deal with a potential postal strike. The Canadian Union...
Ridgeway entrepreneur nominated for Women in Business award
A local business owner and resident is “flattered” to be nominated for a Women in Business Award hosted by the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce....
Airbus building 19 helicopters for Royal Canadian Air Force
One of Fort Erie’s largest employers has landed another contract that will surely keep its workforce busy. Airbus has agreed to a deal with SkyAlyne,...
Three new businesses on Erie Road celebrated with grand opening ceremonies
The owners of a new Crystal Beach eatery plan to “pay homage” to the business that previously operated out of the same location for decades,...



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