Fort Erie Legion mural had to be ‘maintained for future generations’
Local artist Tom Prow says he always does research before taking on a mural project. And that’s what he did when he was approached by...
The risks of diet culture: How fad diets can hurt your health
With trends like Keto, Atkins, Paleo, and intermittent fasting popping up everywhere, diet culture is more present than ever. A quick Google search will reveal...
Council approves 6-storey apartment for Arthur Street
A recently approved apartment building in Fort Erie could provide solutions to the town’s housing shortage, in more ways than one. Mayor Wayne Redekop floated...
Airbus building 19 helicopters for Royal Canadian Air Force
One of Fort Erie’s largest employers has landed another contract that will surely keep its workforce busy. Airbus has agreed to a deal with SkyAlyne,...
Developer proposing 96-unit subdivision in Stevensville
A public meeting on Monday’s council-in-committee agenda will focus on a developer’s proposal to build close to 100 homes in Stevensville. An application has been...
Highway roadwork continues this week; Burlington Skyway under repair next weekend
The Burlington Skyway will cause one Fort Erie-bound lane of the QEW to be closed starting Friday and throughout the weekend. The closure starts November...
Three new businesses on Erie Road celebrated with grand opening ceremonies
The owners of a new Crystal Beach eatery plan to “pay homage” to the business that previously operated out of the same location for decades,...
Growth, healthcare, and jobs on council’s priority list this term: Redekop
Fighting to maintain healthcare services, managing growth, attracting companies who offer high-paying jobs, and welcoming new business ventures to town. These are some of the...
Fort Erie backs Movember with moustaches and mobile cancer screening
To many, the month of November conjures images of a sea of newly grown moustaches and beards everywhere they turn. Sometimes this unusual facial hair...
Fort Erie retiree wins $250,000 top prize in Instant Crossword Deluxe
A Fort Erie man won $250,000 playing Instant Crossword Deluxe, according to a Friday news release from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Freddie...
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