Fort Erie councillors approve two Ridge Road development proposals
Several times over the past few months as various residential development proposals came before Fort Erie council, some councillors would repeat variations of a similar...
‘A primary care safety net’: McDermott calls for UCCs to remain open until alternative found
As two towns stare down the impending closure of their local urgent care clinics (UCCs), one Fort Erie councillor is urging Niagara Health and the...
Fort Erie council notebook: 2023 building numbers are in
Following a post COVID-19 spike, it appears building activity in Fort Erie is returning to pre-pandemic norms. In a report to the council-in-committee meeting of...
New rules would give the municipality authority to enact driving bans
When the next major winter storm strikes, or any other major emergency that could affect driving, the Town of Fort Erie may have the ability...
Public engagement levels for official plan review worry some councillors
While working on the City of Vaughan’s comprehensive zoning bylaw, Robert Rappolt recalled a meeting where three people showed up. In a city of that...
‘A lost opportunity’: Revamped Garrison Road development gets approval despite misgivings
It took changes from an earlier version, a couple amendments from Fort Erie’s mayor, and some town politicians accepting the property wasn’t going to be...
Ontario Land Tribunal sides with Fort Erie in denying waterfront development
The Town of Fort Erie’s decision to block a proposed development on Erie Road has been upheld by the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). Crystal Bay...
Fort Erie’s response to ‘Cutting Red Tape’ is a mixed bag
As the province continues its attempts to tackle the housing shortage, town staff responded to changes brought on by a recent piece of proposed legislation...
Mayor tasks town to tackle tidiness on trails and in parks
A stroll through a recently revamped green space like Douglas Park is supposed to be calming and a reminder of the beauty of nature. Unfortunately,...
CNP working on infrastructure and customer service upgrades in Fort Erie
Increased communication and reduced outages are the goals for Canadian Niagara Power (CNP). In a presentation to Fort Erie council, Jeff Hoover and John Sander...
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