Fort Erie to consider traffic calming measures on Farr, Concession and Washington
Three areas of town have been identified for potential traffic calming measures in Fort Erie. Councillors at the August 12 council-in-committee meeting passed two reports–one...
Despite some opposition, Fort Erie moving ahead with heritage designations
It’s not a done deal, but if a property owner opposes the Town of Fort Erie designating their home or part of their home as...
Ministry of Transportation ‘reviewing collision history’ of QEW in Fort Erie
The province is considering adding safety barriers to a stretch of the QEW in Fort Erie. In an emailed statement, Tanya Blazina, a senior media...
Implied yes? Council approves four more heritage designations
Staff and councillors, for the most part, are assuming no response is implied approval as it continues to designate heritage properties in Fort Erie. Councillors...
Council considers a ‘sunset clause default’ for all future applications
There are approved subdivisions in town that have remained unbuilt for years, while other areas have the potential to help Fort Erie’s housing shortage but...
Hershey Estates development gets zoning amendment approval
The required zoning bylaw amendment for the proposed Hershey Estates development has been approved, but it comes with strings attached. Councillors added a one-year sunset...
Revised plan for Black Creek Signature phase 2 pitched to council
A second phase for a Netherby Road development may have a new look to it, though council and nearby residents have some concerns. At the...
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...
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