Council considers a ‘sunset clause default’ for all future applications
There are approved subdivisions in town that have remained unbuilt for years, while other areas have the potential to help Fort Erie’s housing shortage but...
Come to Ridgefest early for the Lions Club pancake breakfast
There is nothing better than a good breakfast to start the day. It is even better when that good breakfast is supporting a noble cause...
Provincial rules make addressing school capacity a challenge: Mayor
As the school year comes to an end, Fort Erie councillors spent a portion of Monday’s meeting discussing the challenges as local schools face capacity...
Niagara Parks goes green with goats to fight phragmites at Gonder’s Flats
You should hear the sound made by the new weed whackers being used at Gonder’s Flats. As part of a new week-long pilot project, Niagara...
Roadwork near Fort Erie leading into the Canada Day long weekend
Here are some nearby locations that may require extra time to navigate leading into the Canada Day long weekend: QEW Toronto bound between Beck Road...
From Nameofthegame to Paperback Hero: June 25 results from the Fort Erie Race Track
Here are last night’s results from the Fort Erie Race Track: Race 1: Nameofthegame triumphs in Maiden Claiming Beginning at 4:44 p.m., the first race...
Shadow Gryphons win bronze in bocce at Special Olympics Provincial Championships
Things were not exactly going the Shadow Gryphons’ way. The four-member team of students from Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS) got a pep-talk from...
Last day of the school year arrives this week for Fort Erie students
No more teachers. No more books. School’s out for the summer! Students at the many schools across Greater Fort Erie are waiting in anticipation of...
Hershey Estates development gets zoning amendment approval
The required zoning bylaw amendment for the proposed Hershey Estates development has been approved, but it comes with strings attached. Councillors added a one-year sunset...
Revised plan for Black Creek Signature phase 2 pitched to council
A second phase for a Netherby Road development may have a new look to it, though council and nearby residents have some concerns. At the...



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