Council preparing to tackle 2025 budget
Much like the households that make up Fort Erie, the municipality itself is having to make tough choices after a period of high inflation and...
Lions Club launches $1.5M fundraising drive for $28M senior housing project
The Fort Erie Lions Club had a vision seven years ago to construct a new apartment complex adjacent to the 56-unit building they have owned...
Town of Fort Erie reports $539,000 deficit for 2023
Exemptions to development charges that weren’t budgeted for are the main driver of the Town’s small 2023 deficit, a report to council said. Councillors received...
Central Avenue speed camera vandalized with spray paint
It appears a speed camera on Central Avenue has been vandalized in its second run at catching led-footed motorists. Multiple reports on social media have...
Hendershot Drive subdivision approved despite being another ‘missed opportunity’
Another property that some councillors believed could have been a prime spot for a much needed apartment building is instead set to increase the number...
Waverly Beach the only Fort Erie swimming hole considered unsafe
Only one beach in Greater Fort Erie is currently off limits. Niagara Region Public Health says Waverly Beach, a spot that has consistently been closed...
Waverly Beach remains unsafe for swimming due to presence of algae
As of July 30, Waverly Beach (271 Helena St.) remains unsafe for swimming due to algae, according to the most recent water quality test. Niagara...
Region receives top budgeting award amid proposed tax increase
Niagara Region has once again earned recognition for its budget presentation, securing the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the...
Phase 2 of Black Creek development gets go-ahead
Planning applications can often be a contentious battle between local governments and developers. But on Monday evening councillors approved the phase 2 plan for the...
Fort Erie residents cautioned after West Nile Virus confirmed in Niagara
There is one more reason good reason to hate mosquitos. Earlier today, the Region of Niagara announced the first confirmed case of West Nile Virus...



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