Council approves townhouse rental development, but with revisions
A development in Ridgeway was given approval at Monday’s council-in-committee meeting, but not without a number of changes and concerns shared by local politicians. The...
‘Not just Niagara Falls’: Parks Commission lays out Fort Erie plans
The Niagara Parks Commission told Fort Erie councillors it’s committed to the entire corridor, from the tip of its reach in Niagara-on-the-Lake all the way...
Town recommits to free parking in downtown municipal lots
Mr. Monopoly can breathe a sigh of relief; free parking is staying put in Fort Erie’s downtown cores. Councillor Tom Lewis brought forward a motion...
Council approval of Rebstock Road property stipulates no rooftop patios
Proponents and town staff may consider it a minor change, but for Fort Erie councillors the inclusion of rooftop patios on the proposed ‘Niagara on...
‘A lot of opportunity’: Nigh Road infill proposal gets mixed reaction
It’s rare that Fort Erie councillors see a purpose-built rentals development proposal presented to them. So while a proposed project on Nigh Road does just...
Cherry Hill Club strikes creative heritage designation deal
Not all tee shots end up in the middle of the fairway. Sometimes a golfer needs to find a creative way to get on the...
Councillors received just over $300K in pay and expenses last year
Reporting on last year’s council remuneration and expenses shows little discrepancy between councillors. Municipalities are required by provincial law to report on council remuneration each...
Stand up paddleboards, kayaks to be allowed on Bay Beach permanently
The plan for Bay Beach in 2025 is starting to take shape, though some questions remain. Councillors passed a report that will permanently allow stand...
Creekside Estates development gets another extension
They’ve been waiting long enough for the Creekside Estates development to move forward, and Fort Erie councillors don’t want to have to wait a moment...
Motion seeks to kickstart Waverly Beach reconstruction project
In the eyes of Fort Erie’s mayor, six years is more than long enough to wait for the reconstruction of the Waverly Beach walkway. Wayne...



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