Cooling stations and splash pads available amid heatwave
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a warning that prolonged heat is expected to smother the region including Fort Erie. The agency predicts dangerously...
Potential status change signifies improving conditions along Niagara River
From Fort Erie to Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Niagara River is a special place for Natalie Green. Green, the manager of climate change and special programs for...
The history of Earth Day and its impact on Greater Fort Erie
Most residents of Greater Fort Erie have heard the term “Earth Day” and at some point may have even participated in annual litter pick-ups. But...
Incoming Crystal Beach museum seeks stories and namesakes
Crystal Beach is getting a new hub to preserve the past. Advancing Crystal Beach (ACB) is building a museum on Erie Road and they are...
Determined surfers hit Lake Erie despite frigid temperatures
As spring approaches, Crystal Beach can expect to see the return of geese, allergies, and…surfers? Three surfers were filmed on February 28 trying to catch...
Ice eggs batter Lake Erie coast in rare frozen phenomenon
Icy conditions gripped Lake Erie over the weekend, leading to a mesmerizing natural spectacle: the appearance of ice eggs along the shoreline. These spherical or...
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