New candidate makes it a four-way race for Fort Erie mayor
Two more candidates have entered Fort Erie’s municipal election, and only two councillors are now on track to win their seats without a vote. Mike...
ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [August 17-23, 2026]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between August 17 and 23, 2026. Upcoming events can be submitted to...
Dominion Road condo development gets two-year extension
As the housing market, and more specifically condo market, continues to struggle, Fort Erie councillors have somewhat reluctantly approved an extension to a draft plan...
‘A tremendous tribute’: Thunder Bay park to be named after Earl Plato
For those who have lived in Fort Erie for a certain length of time, two names quickly come to mind when the discussion turns to...
Fort Erie introducing permit bylaw to fast-track developer approvals
The Town of Fort Erie wants to replace its zoning bylaw in seven growth areas with a single permit system meant to speed up developer...
Housing incentives stall community improvement plan overhaul
Town efforts to incentivize the private sector to help revitalize core downtown areas, as well as redevelop brownfield sites, are poised to be consolidated into...
Former Ridgeway high school facade will ‘have to come down’ after fire
The heritage-protected facade of the former Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High School survived a “suspicious” fire Monday morning, but it will likely have to be torn down...
Delayed Derby development decision ultimately gets approved
Despite ongoing concerns from neighbours and a development that goes against the recently approved secondary plan for the area, Fort Erie councillors have approved a...
Derby Road closing Sunday for bike shop customer appreciation day
Motorcycle riders in Crystal Beach will take over part of Derby Road on Sunday as a longtime Niagara bike shop closes the street for its...
Healthcare SOS presses council for Douglas Memorial plan ahead of AMO
A Fort Erie advocacy group is calling on town council to explain what it will ask the province for at this month’s Association of Municipalities...



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