Fort Erie encouraged to further ties with Brock University
The leader of one of Niagara’s major postsecondary institutions is grateful for the support they’ve received from Fort Erie, but opened the door for more...
Council agrees to new model for Oakes Park tennis courts
It’s taken a lot longer than most expected, but town staff have finally served up a solution for the Oakes Park tennis courts that councillors...
Point Abino drain project appeals tribunal set for next month
Local residents within the Point Abino drain watershed will likely be paying for a large chunk of a planned maintenance and upgrade project. Properties in...
Annual council remuneration report released
With councillor pay on the forefront of many Niagara minds in recent weeks as politicians grapple with possible governance changes, Fort Erie has released its...
Ford open to amalgamation as Fort Erie pushes back on Gale’s plan
Premier Doug Ford left the door open to restructuring the region’s municipal government during a February 25 news conference in Niagara Falls, including amalgamation. Ford...
Overnight removal clears business areas ahead of more snow
Snow removal crews cleared key commercial corridors across Fort Erie over the weekend, completing overnight operations aimed at reopening curbside parking and preparing roads for...
Increased Alliston Woods density met with resistance from council
New owners of the long awaited second phase of the Alliston Woods subdivision are pitching a new plan, one that’s been met with some hesitancy...
Fort Erie councillors approve 4.98 per cent water budget increase
As they approved the water and wastewater budget for 2026, Fort Erie councillors took aim at their regional counterparts on Wednesday for forcing a challenging...
Boulevard tree or not, fees still apply under new procedure
A boulevard tree without a boulevard is still worth having, in the eyes of the town. Responding to a council request from earlier this fall,...
Memorial tree lighting draws crowd in honour of Cindy McCooey-Little
Around 200 people gathered at Queens Circle Saturday evening as the memorial tree for long-time community member Cindy “Sophiee” McCooey-Little glowed brighter than ever. Advancing...



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