Acclaimed Fort Erie councillors focus on health care, amalgamation
Two Fort Erie town councillors have no need for re-election signs this fall, both having already secured their seats for the 2026-30 term. George McDermott,...
One infraction should equal one fine, councillor argues
A Fort Erie councillor has asked staff to look at ways to end what she calls an unfair practice that can see multiple fines handed...
Noyes, McDermott acclaimed to Fort Erie council as nominations close
Ann-Marie Noyes and George McDermott will keep their Fort Erie council seats without a single ballot being cast, after town clerk Peter Todd declared both...
Two Fort Erie council seats could be decided this Friday without a vote
Two of Fort Erie’s six council seats will be filled without a single ballot being cast unless someone registers against the incumbents before the nomination...
New candidate makes it a four-way race for Fort Erie mayor
Two more candidates have entered Fort Erie’s municipal election, and only two councillors are now on track to win their seats without a vote. Mike...
Housing incentives stall community improvement plan overhaul
Town efforts to incentivize the private sector to help revitalize core downtown areas, as well as redevelop brownfield sites, are poised to be consolidated into...
Delayed Derby development decision ultimately gets approved
Despite ongoing concerns from neighbours and a development that goes against the recently approved secondary plan for the area, Fort Erie councillors have approved a...
Three councillors could win without a vote as nomination deadline nears
Three sitting Fort Erie councillors have no one running against them with two weeks left before nominations close, but late filings have made every other...
Councillors defer proposed planning fee increases to August
A decision to significantly increase planning development fees in the new year has been put off until the town hears back on its application for...
Redekop files for re-election, setting up three-way race for mayor
Fort Erie Mayor Wayne Redekop is running for another term, and now he has competition. Redekop filed his nomination papers June 29, according to the...


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