Hundreds come out for supper market kickoff on Thursday night
Mike Reles and Amber Halkes are entering their third summer as small business owners in Crystal Beach. The owners of Maplewood Gelato, this is the...
Town officials continue pitching ideas to Niagara Health
Fort Erie officials continue to pitch ideas as to how the Douglas Memorial site can remain a part of the community. On Tuesday, Mayor Wayne...
Council ties hospital funds to reinstitution of urgent care hours
It makes no sense to reduce urgent care centre (UCC) services in Fort Erie at precisely the same time as thousands start arriving in town...
Lewis to call for resignation of Niagara Health president, board of directors
Fort Erie councillors will later this month consider requesting the resignation of Lynn Guerriero and withholding the $3 million the municipality had previously committed for...
Sun shines on Crystal Beach at March of Umbrellas event
There is a “new season approaching” in Crystal Beach and an event held Saturday morning was one to celebrate that. Hosted by non-profit organization Advancing...
No daytime fees, but monthly pass soon needed for overnight BIA parking
Free daytime parking in municipal lots in parts of town that have BIAs will remain in place but a monthly pass will soon be needed...
Council approves townhouse rental development, but with revisions
A development in Ridgeway was given approval at Monday’s council-in-committee meeting, but not without a number of changes and concerns shared by local politicians. The...
Town recommits to free parking in downtown municipal lots
Mr. Monopoly can breathe a sigh of relief; free parking is staying put in Fort Erie’s downtown cores. Councillor Tom Lewis brought forward a motion...
Council approval of Rebstock Road property stipulates no rooftop patios
Proponents and town staff may consider it a minor change, but for Fort Erie councillors the inclusion of rooftop patios on the proposed ‘Niagara on...
Gather Tasting Room moves ‘closer to the downtown core’ in Crystal Beach
This wasn’t the first time Matt Smith and Bianca Silvestri hosted a grand opening to celebrate their business. On Thursday, the couple welcomed town staff...



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