William Symes convicted in Crystal Beach can dispute shooting
A Superior Court judge has convicted an 80-year-old Fort Erie man of attempted murder for shooting a woman at point-blank range during a dispute over...
Police say Tuesday weapons threat near Peace Bridge ‘unfounded’
Niagara Parks Police say a reported weapons threat near the Peace Bridge was “unfounded,” but caused Tuesday morning road closures in areas near Mather Arch....
Town seeks input on Bill Connolly Park playground design
Fort Erie residents have until May 18 to choose a new Bill Connolly Park playground design through a town poll that will guide improvements planned...
Municipal election nominations begin, new campaign rules and deadlines
As the old saying goes: if you want it done right, do it yourself. Nominations for Fort Erie’s 2026 municipal election have opened with strict...
Fort Erie museums open daily May 16 with passport program
Your “maybe next weekend” excuse expires on May 16, because Fort Erie’s museums will also be open weekdays for a regionwide passport program. The Fort...
Happy Days Sanctuary holds fundraiser while facing demolition
A Fort Erie animal sanctuary that lost its main house to a December fire held its first dinner fundraiser Saturday, selling more than 100 tickets...
Strong Fort Erie Neighbourhoods launches weekly service hub
A provincial grant has expanded Strong Fort Erie Neighbourhoods into a weekly multi-agency service hub at St. Michael’s Hall, increasing access to housing, income and...
Fort Erie expands sidewalk repairs to fix worst hazards
Fort Erie will repair all 78 of its worst sidewalk hazards in 2026 through a larger program that still leaves more than 1,300 defects across...
Redekop defies province on strong chair powers, splits Niagara mayors
Mayor Wayne Redekop came to regional council April 30 with a warning, and left with Niagara Region on record against a provincial plan he says...
McDermott seeks answers from Ministry following Durez leak
As residents of Fort Erie’s north end and beyond spent days dealing with a noxious smell in the air they had questions. Town staff and...



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