Town supports move to penalty system for zoning bylaw infractions
New legislation proposed by the provincial government will improve the ability of municipalities like Fort Erie to deal with zoning bylaw infractions, a staff report...
Town reducing monthly fees on Crystal Beach parking passes
Monthly overnight parking passes at the Erie Road and Cambridge Road parking lot are dropping in price by more than half. Councillors approved a motion...
Lewis eyes four-way stop for Point Abino-Michener intersection
A Fort Erie councillor who was among several motorists to have nearly experienced a collision at the Point Abino Road South-Michener Road intersection will be...
Fort Erie may join Development Charge Reduction Program
There remains a lot of uncertainty, but Fort Erie staff and councillors say they’re confident the municipality will be in a strong position to benefit...
Fort Erie Hills subdivision gets an uneasy extension from council
A proposed development in the Bridgeburg area has been given another extension, though it appears patience is wearing thin for Fort Erie’s mayor. Concerns over...
New guidelines for town-owned recreation facility rentals approved
Changes are coming to the way groups book time at town-owned recreation facilities. A staff report introduced new guidelines and received council support, without much...
Museum strategic plan developed with a sense of urgency
When Clark Bernat arrived as Fort Erie’s new manager of museum and cultural services earlier this year, he didn’t have the luxury of settling in...
Bridgeburg plan will seek to balance growth with environment
Councillors on Monday evening got an early peek at what the future plan for Bridgeburg may look like. While many of the finer details for...
Town honours para hockey athlete, calls for Hall of Fame improvements
It’s not as easy as it should be for Alan Dickson to see his own medal in the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF). While celebrating...
Pair of Falcons perched atop Canadian prep basketball association
Two Fort Erie International Academy (FEIA) athletes are soaring high following national recognition. Amelia Sow and Éli Jolin were honoured by Fort Erie council at...
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