Councillors received just over $300K in pay and expenses last year
Reporting on last year’s council remuneration and expenses shows little discrepancy between councillors. Municipalities are required by provincial law to report on council remuneration each...
Fort Erie has a new parks and open space master plan
Enough of the concerns and questions councillors raised regarding a new parks and open space master plan have been answered. The Town approved the proposed...
Councillors approve program to encourage affordable housing
Developers will soon have incentives to build affordable housing units, but how much that will help solve the housing crisis in Fort Erie remains to...
Report on new Bay Beach revenue options coming in March
A suite of proposed changes to operation at Bay Beach could net the town an additional $90,500 a year, staff estimate. The quick analysis performed...
Staff memo presents options for expediting development approvals
While some efforts to speed up development approvals are moving along with related town work, others are being slow played. A staff memo presented at...
Town of Fort Erie ‘moving towards becoming a bee town’
It’s hive time Fort Erie supports the little buzzing pollinators that make life as we know it possible. The town will be applying for bee-friendly...
Local politicians share their non-political resolutions for 2025
Fort Erie town council members are beginning the second half of their term in 2025 and have plenty of issues on their plate. Healthcare services,...
Ongoing traffic concerns in Stevensville have residents worried about new development proposal
A proposed residential development is running up against a new type of concern, as well as a very familiar one. Councillors and residents alike questioned...
Three new businesses on Erie Road celebrated with grand opening ceremonies
The owners of a new Crystal Beach eatery plan to “pay homage” to the business that previously operated out of the same location for decades,...
Halloween celebrations hosted by two BIAs on Saturday bring out casts of characters
Costumes and candy were in full force at both ends of Greater Fort Erie on Saturday as two well-attended events each drew large crowds of...



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