Report on new Bay Beach revenue options coming in March
A suite of proposed changes to operation at Bay Beach could net the town an additional $90,500 a year, staff estimate. The quick analysis performed...
Redekop: Douglas Memorial is Fort Erie’s ‘safety net’
Niagara Health’s Douglas Memorial site, an urgent care centre that used to offer a full-service emergency department, is a “safety net” for Fort Erie residents....
Two of three main parties have local candidates in provincial election
Two of the three main political parties in Ontario have local candidates lined up for next month’s provincial election. Wayne Gates will seek re-election for...
Fort Erie buzzing about expected ‘Bee City’ designation
There continues to be a buzz about the Town of Fort Erie putting its stinger in an effort to become a Bee City community through...
Staff memo presents options for expediting development approvals
While some efforts to speed up development approvals are moving along with related town work, others are being slow played. A staff memo presented at...
CBSA and RCMP intercept human smuggling attempt in Fort Erie
A joint effort by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has thwarted a human smuggling operation near the...
Men’s mental health campaign supporting self-help sessions
A men’s mental health awareness campaign started by a local business owner is also supporting a series of self-help meetings. Late last year, Bill Marr...
Trump’s tariffs would cause ‘pain and discomfort’ on both sides of border
The owner of one local company who regularly deals with goods crossing the border is calling U.S. president Donald Trump’s bluff on his tariff threats....
Town to reimburse property owners who win heritage appeals
Residents will have a chance to recoup the cost of appeal fees when the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) sides with them in a heritage designation...
High winds cause ‘significant breakage’ to Lake Erie ice boom
Large formations of ice flowing from Lake Erie into the Niagara River are a result of a breakage in the ice boom. The boom was...



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