‘Chasing ghosts’: Unbilled water losses an ongoing problem
Discrepancies between how much drinking water the Niagara Region pumped into Fort Erie last year and how much revenue the Town collected to pay for...
Fort Erie’s $29.2M infrastructure gap not as scary as it seems, says consultant
The thought of closing an eight-figure infrastructure gap may make a Fort Erie taxpayer groan, but staff, councillors and consultants updating the Town’s asset management...
Council considers a ‘sunset clause default’ for all future applications
There are approved subdivisions in town that have remained unbuilt for years, while other areas have the potential to help Fort Erie’s housing shortage but...
Provincial rules make addressing school capacity a challenge: Mayor
As the school year comes to an end, Fort Erie councillors spent a portion of Monday’s meeting discussing the challenges as local schools face capacity...
Hershey Estates development gets zoning amendment approval
The required zoning bylaw amendment for the proposed Hershey Estates development has been approved, but it comes with strings attached. Councillors added a one-year sunset...
Revised plan for Black Creek Signature phase 2 pitched to council
A second phase for a Netherby Road development may have a new look to it, though council and nearby residents have some concerns. At the...
Fort Erie gets on board with paddle boards at Bay Beach
As summer kicks off, the Town of Fort Erie will be allowing more ways to enjoy Bay Beach. At the June 10 council-in-committee meeting, councillors...
Town punts approval of Hazel Street townhouse development
Councillors aren’t quite ready to approve a townhouse development even though it fits with existing zoning bylaws and official plan requirements. At the behest of...
Time to have a ‘serious conversation’ about Stevensville bypass: Dubanow
In the grand scheme of things, Fort Erie’s not that far away from Thorold. But in some ways, it can feel like a world away....
Council inviting new Niagara Parks chair to answer questions on marina
Fort Erie councillors have some questions for the new chair of the Niagara Parks Commission. Following a letter to council that was included as correspondence...
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