Despite rising costs, no new routes for public transit in Fort Erie
It doesn’t appear that the old “Green Route” will be coming back to Fort Erie next year, despite council requesting the return of a conventional...
Niagara Parks replacing sections of breakwall, planning for shoreline protection
Niagara Parks is continuing to replace broken sections of the breakwall in Fort Erie, a project started in 2020. Work resumed in 2023 with a...
Motion calls for Region to support Fort Erie’s affordable housing efforts
As Fort Erie councillors get ready to consider a community improvement plan (CIP) centred on affordable housing, they’re also sending a message to their regional...
Fort Erie loses a legend, Colin Chilvers dies at 79
One of Fort Erie’s most celebrated and accomplished residents, Colin Chilvers, died Tuesday morning at age 79. Chilvers was a Hollywood legend who won an...
Seven FEIA basketball players sign NCAA contracts
There’s no room for slackers at Fort Erie International Academy’s (FEIA) basketball program. “The days they’ve spent grinding here in Fort Erie, all those 5...
Meteors on three-game winning streak headed into Wednesday’s home game
The Fort Erie Jr. B Meteors are taking a three-game winning streak to home ice when the Brantford Titans are at the Leisureplex Wednesday night....
Jen Kendall named new CEO of Fort Erie Public Library
There’s a new person leading the Fort Erie Public Library (FEPL). Library board chair Larry Graber introduced councillors to Jen Kendall, who has been hired...
Canada Post strike impacts delivery of the Fort Erie Observer
The Canada Post strike that began Friday has disrupted regular mail delivery, affecting the distribution of the Fort Erie Observer, a bi-weekly community newspaper. In...
Daily commute affected this week by construction and investigations
More roadwork is planned across Niagara this week, affecting the daily commute. Construction on the QEW between Gilmore Road in Fort Erie and Baker Road...
Community Living takes 400 guests to tropical paradise at Leisureplex
While the cold weather is arriving outside, the inside of the Fort Erie Leisureplex was a tropical paradise on Saturday night. It was the 10th...



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