Fort Erie water bills going up, largely due to regional increases
The average household in Fort Erie will be paying $136 a year more for water next year. Councillors approved the water and wastewater operating budget...
Insinna says police budget cut request doesn’t affect ‘boots on the ground’
One of two Fort Erie representatives on regional council is taking the lead in telling the Niagara Regional Police (NRP) to trim its 2025 budget...
New Gilmore Lodge in Fort Erie ready for residents on December 18
A long-awaited date has been set for residents to begin moving into Gilmore Lodge. The new, state-of-the-art long-term care facility features a range of innovative...
Despite rising costs, no new routes for public transit in Fort Erie
It doesn’t appear that the old “Green Route” will be coming back to Fort Erie next year, despite council requesting the return of a conventional...
Motion calls for Region to support Fort Erie’s affordable housing efforts
As Fort Erie councillors get ready to consider a community improvement plan (CIP) centred on affordable housing, they’re also sending a message to their regional...
Origin of human remains found at Niagara Parkway property a mystery
The owners of property near the Niagara River in Fort Erie were given clearance by the province in 2022 to move ahead with a potential...
Affordable housing info session being hosted by town’s senior citizens advisory committee
An event later this month will address a number of possibilities and topics related to the elderly population and housing. It is being hosted by...
Council approves 6-storey apartment for Arthur Street
A recently approved apartment building in Fort Erie could provide solutions to the town’s housing shortage, in more ways than one. Mayor Wayne Redekop floated...
Gates calls on province to provide funding for Douglas Heights housing project
Wayne Gates is urging the province to pitch in on a project in Fort Erie meant to provide affordable housing for seniors. The Niagara Falls...
Fort Erie pumping station failure results in 5,300 litres of sewage flushed into Niagara River
More than 5,000 litres of sewage were flushed into the Niagara River recently as a result of poor and out-of-date infrastructure. The incident occurred September...
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