Fort Erie’s consultant casts doubt on plan to save Douglas Memorial
Fort Erie’s own health-care consultant has cast doubt on the town’s proposal to turn Douglas Memorial Hospital into a community health hub, saying the building’s...
Four big moments from Tuesday’s Fort Erie mayoral debate
Four mayoral candidates faced off Tuesday night in Fort Erie’s first debate in the 2026 municipal election. Presented by the South Niagara Chambers of Commerce...
Fort Erie advances ‘Reimagining Douglas Memorial’ plan
In what he described as a show of good faith, a Fort Erie councillor has withdrawn a motion calling for the resignation of Niagara Health...
MEET THE CANDIDATE: Jon Nadeau, Ward 2
Fort Erie’s municipal and school board elections are taking place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on October 26. Advance voting will take place from...
Redekop wins Two Row Alliance Award for work with Indigenous community
Fort Erie Mayor Wayne Redekop won the Two Row Alliance Award on September 18 for his work with the town’s Indigenous community, including efforts to...
Meet the four candidates running for mayor of Fort Erie
Four candidates are running for mayor of Fort Erie in the October 26 municipal election. Mayor Wayne Redekop is seeking re-election. The winner will be...
Acclaimed Fort Erie councillors focus on health care, amalgamation
Two Fort Erie town councillors have no need for re-election signs this fall, both having already secured their seats for the 2026-30 term. George McDermott,...
Fort Erie defers motion calling for Niagara Health resignations
A motion seeking the resignation of the Niagara Health board of directors and chief executive officer Lynn Guerriero, and for the province to appoint a...
Provincial officials ‘shocked’ to learn Douglas Memorial is closing: Redekop
Fort Erie’s delegation brought up the planned closure of Douglas Memorial Hospital in every meeting it held with provincial officials at this year’s Association of...
Ninety-one-year-old continues push for better health care in Fort Erie
At 91 years of age, Joy Russell continues her quest for better health care services for Fort Erie. Her efforts began in the 1990s. She...



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