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...
Flying J donates $10,000 to Fort Erie public schools
Pilot Travel Centers is donating $10,000 to three Fort Erie elementary schools after reopening the Flying J travel centre on Pettit Road. The Knoxville, Tennessee-based...
ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [May 4-10, 2026]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between May 4 and 10, 2026. Upcoming events can be submitted to...
Second suspect arrested in Fort Erie vape shop break-in
Niagara Regional Police say a second suspect has been arrested in connection with a break-in at a Fort Erie vape shop earlier this week. Detectives...
Town names new building chiefs to speed up permits and inspections
Fort Erie has filled two senior posts that control building permits, inspections, code enforcement and occupancy approvals, giving the town tighter control over development applications...
UPDATE | One suspect still at large after vape shop break-in
UPDATE | April 30, 2026 @ 3:23 p.m.:Â Police say one person has been arrested in connection with the break-in, while a second suspect remains outstanding....
Council delays formally requesting Niagara Health resignations
After frustrations with Niagara Health service reductions in Fort Erie boiled over last June, Councillor Tom Lewis let his colleagues know he’d be bringing a...
Thunder Bay Road closed until September for $4.7M reconstruction
Fort Erie has closed a section of Thunder Bay Road due to unsafe conditions, enforcing a full shutdown while an active $4.7-million reconstruction takes place...
Owen Riel fills Fort Erie-Port Colborne seat after DSBN trustee resigns
Fort Erie and Port Colborne regained public school board representation Tuesday when the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) appointed Owen Riel to finish the...



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