Crystal Beach says goodbye to Old Man Summer with annual parade
A typical funeral doesn’t involve people dressed in costumes throwing candy at onlookers, laughing and having a great time. But that’s what the annual end...
Waverly Beach remains unsafe for swimming
This final long weekend of summer, one public beach in Fort Erie remains unsafe for swimming, according to the latest test results from Niagara Region Public...
GFESS football program ‘good and strong’ headed into season
The junior and senior football programs at Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS) are preparing for kickoff. Training camp has been taking place for the...
ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [September 2-7, 2025]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between September 2 and 7, 2025. Upcoming events can be submitted to...
Close to 150 fraud cases reported to police in Fort Erie this year
There have been close to 150 instances this year when people in Fort Erie felt they had been duped to the point of contacting police....
Canadian Tire Gas+ second best in Canada for Jumpstart fundraising
The Canadian Tire Gas+ location on Garrison Road recently pumped a huge amount of money into charity. In a recent company-wide fundraiser for Jumpstart, Canadian...
Local company nominated for manufacturing award
A Fort Erie company is one of 20 nominees for the Ontario Made Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions of local manufacturers and retailers across the province....
Council approves 8-unit townhouse build for Hibbard Street
Concerns over narrow roads weren’t enough to deny a proposed eight-unit townhouse build on Hibbard Street in Ridgeway. Councillors supported a staff report that recommended...
New rules will allow for recorded votes at committee meetings
Councillors will soon have more flexibility as to when they can request recorded votes. The changes will be coming thanks to a motion by Councillor...
Access to Point Abino Lighthouse remains restricted but cherished
The Point Abino Lighthouse is often referred to as the Taj Mahal of the Great Lakes, a national historic site sitting on the north shore...



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