Council approves Crystal Beach parking plan for short-term rentals
After dipping their toes in the water with a 2025 pilot program, Fort Erie is forging ahead with a plan to provide parking spaces in...
Council says it may be time to review heritage designation process
As the town continues to, at times, struggle with heritage designation reports, those around the council horseshoe have suggested Fort Erie may need to take...
Ribbon cutting celebrates new playground at AC Douglas Park
The Town of Fort Erie marked the official opening of the new playground at AC Douglas Park on River Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier...
Stevensville school designation ‘not one to go to the mat for’
While reminding his fellow councillors that protection of Fort Erie’s built history is a part of its strategic plan, Mayor Wayne Redekop admitted one potential...
Development projects will speed up Pettit Road reconstruction timeline
Thanks to some major developments taking place in the area, including one that received draft plan of subdivision approval on Monday night, upgrades to Pettit...
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...
Town staff working to clear tree planting backlog
Town staff have spent a chunk of 2025 figuring out how they will finally use the nearly $100,000 collected for tree planting over the past...
Respect the Space campaign to educate the public on accessible parking
Some people might be breaking the rules when it comes to how they park around town without realizing they are doing anything wrong. That’s according...
Motion asks staff to review hours for parks and open spaces
Different parks have different purposes, and their hours should reflect that, argues one Fort Erie councillor. A motion put forward by Councillor Ann-Marie Noyes at...
Council balks at increased Gibson Centre expansion price tag
Tariff-related inflation and increased scope are being blamed for the Gibson Centre expansion project bids that came in significantly higher than what the municipality had...


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