Happy Days hosts Valentine’s open house amid rescue crisis
“Selfless” is often used to describe many volunteer circles, but it may fit nowhere better than Happy Days Sanctuary on Burger Road, where volunteers tirelessly...
Fort Erie athlete CJ Grisafi claims national jiu-jitsu crown
CJ Grisafi didn’t have his black belt off for long. After winning gold in the under-85-kilogram division of the 2026 Canadian National Championship, he was...
Lane closures, alternating traffic to slow Niagara through Friday
Fort Erie commuters will face a series of lane reductions and maintenance projects on regional highways from Tuesday through Friday. Ontario 511 says a construction project...
Three graduating air cadets formally recognized for community service
In June, 337 “Allan Troup” Squadron will hold its annual review at the Fort Erie Leisureplex, where senior air cadets are set to graduate from...
ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [February 17-22, 2026]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between February 17 and 22, 2026. Upcoming events can be submitted to...
GFESS rising stars stage one-act play ‘High School Is Killing Me’
Costumes assembled from trips to thrift stores and student-built set pieces backed an all-original one-act play at Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS) on Wednesday,...
Council eyes alternative to heritage designation
If town councillors are going to be reticent about the properties they designate for heritage protection, the mayor is hoping they’ll find another way to...
Peace Bridge remains ‘ever resilient’ despite Windsor-Detroit dispute
After speaking with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney claimed the dispute over the Canadian-financed $6.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge...
Fort Erie looks to shift course on Oakes Park tennis courts
After several unsuccessful attempts to come up with a new partnership, councillors have directed town staff to move forward with a plan for municipal stewardship...
Adult male found dead, recovered from Niagara River near Phipps Street
Police shut down part of the Niagara Parkway near Phipps Street in Fort Erie around 11 a.m. Wednesday after the body of a deceased adult...



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