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...
Redekop pushes back on Niagara chair’s amalgamation plan
Mayor Wayne Redekop is urging Ontario to slow a fast-tracked Niagara amalgamation review and warns that Fort Erie taxpayers could inherit other municipalities’ debt. Redekop...
Region approves 6.3% tax hike, Gilmore Road watermain work
Niagara Region council signed off on its 2026 budget on February 13, and Fort Erie taxpayers will feel it on the regional line of their...
Trailer relocation could pave way for new Fort Erie apartments: Insinna
Temporary housing trailers near the Beer Store at Garrison Road and King Street are set to relocate in April to a serviced St. Catharines site...
Fort Erie approves 2026 budget with $55 tax hike for median household
Sammy Hagar couldn’t drive it, but Fort Erie residents will have to pay it, as council has passed a 2026 budget that will see a...
Where to warm up in Fort Erie as extreme cold grips the region
Fort Erie residents seeking to escape the cold can utilize four public indoor spaces as warming options, including the Fort Erie Leisureplex and all three...
Fort Erie businesses brace for new costs as curbside recycling ends
Fort Erie business owners will face new weekly costs and tougher waste storage once the Niagara Region stops curbside recycling pickup for many commercial addresses...
Fort Erie councillors approve 4.98 per cent water budget increase
As they approved the water and wastewater budget for 2026, Fort Erie councillors took aim at their regional counterparts on Wednesday for forcing a challenging...
Shoebox Project brings holiday cheer to Fort Erie women in need
A growing holiday drive is supplying practical gifts and small comforts to women facing housing and financial hardship, with volunteers saying the effort is reaching...
Niagara speed cameras to shut down as Ontario cancels program
Niagara Region speed cameras will stop issuing tickets November 14 as the province repeals municipal authority to run photo radar programs. The shutdown follows Ontario’s...


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