OLT ruling prompts review of Fort Erie heritage designation process
An Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) ruling has Fort Erie contemplating changes to its heritage designation process. The ruling came to councillors in the consent agenda...
Ford’s Bill 98 gives Councillor Noyes ‘Big Brother’ vibes
The Town of Fort Erie will be both sharing its concerns and seeking clarification on the Province’s Bill 98. Presenting to council at the April...
Annual council remuneration report released
With councillor pay on the forefront of many Niagara minds in recent weeks as politicians grapple with possible governance changes, Fort Erie has released its...
Ford open to amalgamation as Fort Erie pushes back on Gale’s plan
Premier Doug Ford left the door open to restructuring the region’s municipal government during a February 25 news conference in Niagara Falls, including amalgamation. Ford...
Noyes calls Gale’s amalgamation plan ‘a lot of bluster with very little fact’
For nearly 90 minutes as Fort Erie councillors grilled regional chair Bob Gale about his February 19 letter to the provincial government recommending some kind...
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...
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...
Splash pad for Douglastown could be built in next two years
Fort Erie councillors are dipping their toes in the water of a project that could bring a splash pad to Douglastown. At Wednesday’s budget meeting,...
Town to seek new access to Netherby from Spring Creek Estates
Fort Erie is hoping to convince the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) that a third access is needed for Black Creek and Douglastown. Councillors approved a...
Boulevard tree or not, fees still apply under new procedure
A boulevard tree without a boulevard is still worth having, in the eyes of the town. Responding to a council request from earlier this fall,...



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