Veterans memorial crosswalk opened in downtown Ridgeway
A new veterans memorial crosswalk is open in downtown Ridgeway, where the Friendship Trail crosses Ridge Road. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 230 dedicated the crossing...
Redekop files for re-election, setting up three-way race for mayor
Fort Erie Mayor Wayne Redekop is running for another term, and now he has competition. Redekop filed his nomination papers June 29, according to the...
‘Boxing gloves are off’: Rally demands return of 24-hour urgent care
Douglas Memorial Hospital turned 95 on Sunday, and about 40 people celebrated the birthday with cake, balloons and a demand that Niagara Health restore the...
Latest Fort Erie mayoral candidate Juan Liu aspires to big change
Juan Liu has big aspirations to help the people of the world–and those plans begin with Fort Erie. The 37-year-old Crystal Beach resident is campaigning...
Familiar names vying to be Fort Erie’s next mayor
By looking at Fort Erie’s registered candidates page, it might appear that only one is running, but that individual will not be uncontested. As of...
Redekop defies province on strong chair powers, splits Niagara mayors
Mayor Wayne Redekop came to regional council April 30 with a warning, and left with Niagara Region on record against a provincial plan he says...
Fort Erie forum rejects urgent care closure, demands healthcare hub
Fort Erie’s mayor, regional councillor, MPP and MP sat together at the Leisureplex Banquet Hall on Saturday and delivered the same message: Douglas Memorial must...
Residents to weigh in on Douglas Memorial’s future at April 18 forum
Fort Erie Healthcare SOS will host a public forum on April 18 at the Leisureplex banquet hall to update residents on the future of the...
Local leaders launch ‘Fort Cares’ movement to tackle food insecurity
More than 15 local organizations and municipal leaders gathered this week at the Fort Erie Public Library’s Centennial branch to begin what organizers describe as...
Community turns out for Fort Erie Navy cadet pancake breakfast
The smell of pancakes hung in the air at Black Creek Community Centre just after 8 a.m. Sunday, as families lined the hall minutes after...



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