Town of Fort Erie reports $539,000 deficit for 2023
Exemptions to development charges that weren’t budgeted for are the main driver of the Town’s small 2023 deficit, a report to council said. Councillors received...
Fort Erie requesting return of conventional bus service to east end
On demand and conventional bus service: Fort Erie’s mayor thinks increased ridership numbers means the town can have it both ways. Wayne Redekop put forward...
Fort Erie to consider traffic calming measures on Farr, Concession and Washington
Three areas of town have been identified for potential traffic calming measures in Fort Erie. Councillors at the August 12 council-in-committee meeting passed two reports–one...
Despite some opposition, Fort Erie moving ahead with heritage designations
It’s not a done deal, but if a property owner opposes the Town of Fort Erie designating their home or part of their home as...
Hendershot Drive subdivision approved despite being another ‘missed opportunity’
Another property that some councillors believed could have been a prime spot for a much needed apartment building is instead set to increase the number...
Region receives top budgeting award amid proposed tax increase
Niagara Region has once again earned recognition for its budget presentation, securing the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the...
Town supports call for Province to acknowledge physician shortage
As Fort Erie continues to battle for improved health care, the Town has joined a province-wide call to have Queen’s Park acknowledge there’s a physician...
Town moving ahead with short-term rental changes after appeal dropped
An appeal against a bylaw the Town of Fort Erie passed earlier this year regarding short-term rentals (STRs) has been quashed following royal assent of...
Phase 2 of Black Creek development gets go-ahead
Planning applications can often be a contentious battle between local governments and developers. But on Monday evening councillors approved the phase 2 plan for the...
Implied yes? Council approves four more heritage designations
Staff and councillors, for the most part, are assuming no response is implied approval as it continues to designate heritage properties in Fort Erie. Councillors...



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