Fort Erie lifts limit on short-term rental licences
There will no longer be a maximum to the number of short-term rental (STR) licences handed out by the municipality. A report to the October...
Additional development for former Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High School approved
Another piece of the Ridge Road development puzzle appears set to go into place. Councillors approved a staff report at the October 7 council-in-committee meeting...
Parks and open space master plan a balance between aspirations and affordability
While the plan is “aspirational” in nature, Fort Erie’s mayor is cautioning that the goals of the town’s parks and open space master plan could...
Developers pitch 6-storey apartment build on Arthur Street
Fort Erie councillors may have found another piece to address their ongoing push for more apartment units. The owners of 1023 Arthur Street are proposing...
Tender awarded for Prospect Point Road North project
The lowest bidder for a Prospect Point Road North reconstruction project still came in nearly $900,000 over what had previously been budgeted. Councillors approved a...
Councillors approve additional $300,000 for Lindbergh Drive project
The town is dipping into one of its reserve funds to pay for extra costs associated with an infrastructure project on Lindbergh Drive. A staff...
Niagara Health pulls out of Fort Erie’s community health care committee
The Town of Fort Erie is requesting to be part of an upcoming Niagara Health board meeting after Niagara Health made the decision to leave...
Public outreach project for official plan review a success
While Fort Erie residents were out enjoying the summer fun, they were also helping town staff prepare for a new official plan. A staff memo...
Washington Road traffic calming measures approved, though directional closure nixed
Measures to slow down and reduce traffic along a section of Washington Road appear set to go into place. Councillors, at the September 9 council-in-committee...
Spay and neuter clinic ‘will play a crucial role’ in pet health
Fort Erie councillors have been invited to a ribbon cutting of the Fort Erie SPCA’s new spay and neuter clinic this fall. Wendy Trombley and...



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