Motion asks staff to review hours for parks and open spaces
Different parks have different purposes, and their hours should reflect that, argues one Fort Erie councillor. A motion put forward by Councillor Ann-Marie Noyes at...
Council balks at increased Gibson Centre expansion price tag
Tariff-related inflation and increased scope are being blamed for the Gibson Centre expansion project bids that came in significantly higher than what the municipality had...
Insinna asks about ‘couch surfers’ and how Region tracks homelessness
During a conversation about how the regional government is navigating homelessness, Fort Erie Regional Councillor Tom Insinna raised some questions on the topic. The Region’s...
Rural road speed limits will mostly remain the same
Speed limits on several rural roads in town will remain as is, after councillors denied a recommendation for speed limit reduction. The recommendations had come...
Town council seeks more historic name for Thunder Bay park
Fort Erie councillors are asking staff to get a little more creative with the renaming of a local park. A staff report at the July...
Council approves increase to water meter replacement program
Fort Erie will be turning to new technology as it continues to address issues with unbilled water usage. Councillors approved a budget amendment at the...
Councillors struggle with church heritage designation plans
With 175 years of service under their belt, there’s little doubt the congregation of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church has a rich and important history in...
Council looks for more public access to Oakes Park tennis courts
They’ve gone 12 years without an official agreement, so what’s one more? Fort Erie will wait until planned upgrades are complete at the Oakes Park...
Councillors deny application for 10-storey build in Crystal Beach
Fort Erie councillors decided they didn’t need a staff recommendation report for a proposed 10-storey build in Crystal Beach, denying the application at the public...
Niagara Transit working to clear up early ‘growing pains’
Fort Erie transit riders have not recently been affected by the abandoned rides that plagued the service in its early days, councillors heard. Edward Zahra,...



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