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...
Council approves six units for Rebstock Road development
Despite ongoing concerns about drainage in the area, Fort Erie councillors approved a zoning bylaw amendment for a proposed residential build on Rebstock Road. However,...
Town adopts climate change action plan without emergency declaration
When it comes to climate change, Fort Erie councillors agreed with staff that action needs to be taken, but calling it an emergency locally may...
Resident concerned about pedestrian safety along Thompson Road
A local resident says Fort Erie needs to move faster at creating an active and pedestrian-friendly community, especially on one stretch of road he travels...
Rural road speed limits will mostly remain the same
Speed limits on several rural roads in town will remain as is, after councillors denied a recommendation for speed limit reduction. The recommendations had come...
Councillors struggle with church heritage designation plans
With 175 years of service under their belt, there’s little doubt the congregation of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church has a rich and important history in...
Fort Erie council defers decision on rural road speed limit changes
Councillors are holding off on approving speed limit changes to some rural roads that were recommended by Fort Erie’s traffic coordinating committee. At the committee’s...
Council, public share thoughts on proposed official plan update
Those in Fort Erie, both elected officials and the residents who voted them in, are hoping a new official plan will be a document that...
Lewis to call for resignation of Niagara Health president, board of directors
Fort Erie councillors will later this month consider requesting the resignation of Lynn Guerriero and withholding the $3 million the municipality had previously committed for...
Fort Erie hoping for more in third year of amalgamated transit system
Fort Erie councillors are eager to get some face time with Niagara Transit officials as they continue their push for improved services in town. A...


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