Town punts approval of Hazel Street townhouse development
Councillors aren’t quite ready to approve a townhouse development even though it fits with existing zoning bylaws and official plan requirements. At the behest of...
Time to have a ‘serious conversation’ about Stevensville bypass: Dubanow
In the grand scheme of things, Fort Erie’s not that far away from Thorold. But in some ways, it can feel like a world away....
Council inviting new Niagara Parks chair to answer questions on marina
Fort Erie councillors have some questions for the new chair of the Niagara Parks Commission. Following a letter to council that was included as correspondence...
Fort Erie councillors approve two Ridge Road development proposals
Several times over the past few months as various residential development proposals came before Fort Erie council, some councillors would repeat variations of a similar...
Fort Erie council notebook: 2023 building numbers are in
Following a post COVID-19 spike, it appears building activity in Fort Erie is returning to pre-pandemic norms. In a report to the council-in-committee meeting of...
New rules would give the municipality authority to enact driving bans
When the next major winter storm strikes, or any other major emergency that could affect driving, the Town of Fort Erie may have the ability...
Public engagement levels for official plan review worry some councillors
While working on the City of Vaughan’s comprehensive zoning bylaw, Robert Rappolt recalled a meeting where three people showed up. In a city of that...
‘A lost opportunity’: Revamped Garrison Road development gets approval despite misgivings
It took changes from an earlier version, a couple amendments from Fort Erie’s mayor, and some town politicians accepting the property wasn’t going to be...
Mayor tasks town to tackle tidiness on trails and in parks
A stroll through a recently revamped green space like Douglas Park is supposed to be calming and a reminder of the beauty of nature. Unfortunately,...
Three Fort Erie properties set to receive heritage designation
Heritage protection appears likely for three more Fort Erie properties, but the process for a fourth is being put on hold. At the April 22...



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