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,...
Fort Erie approves $23.8M capital budget for 2026
The municipality has mostly figured out which projects will be funded with the planned $23.8 million in capital spending next year. Fort Erie councillors supported...
Fort Erie fears loss of local control if province’s Bill 60 is implemented
Town staff and councillors have laid out their concerns with a planned standardization of municipal official plans in Ontario. Chief among the concerns are that...
Town looking for more participation in Bridgeburg focus group
The town is putting out another call for anyone interested in helping develop a future vision for Bridgeburg North. Councillors approved a motion by Ann-Marie...
Stevensville may get accessible parking spot
Fort Erie’s accessibility advisory committee (AAC) is asking town staff to take another look at installing an accessible parking spot by the Stevensville post office....
Rats! Fort Erie councillor asks if town has a rodent problem
Does Fort Erie have a rat problem? Possibly, said Ward 6 Councillor Ann-Marie Noyes. During last week’s council-in-committee meeting, Noyes raised this issue after a...


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