Free holiday skates return thanks to generous community sponsors
Fort Erie residents will have several chances to hit the ice for free over the holiday season, thanks to a series of sponsored public skates...
Former doctor to have Stevensville road named after him
He was known to hit the road at all hours of the day and night to tend to the sick and ailing, and soon Dr....
Hazel Street development approval ties tree removal to building permits
Trees currently standing on a Hazel Street property slated for development should remain up until construction is ready to start, Fort Erie councillors have decided....
Town to seek new access to Netherby from Spring Creek Estates
Fort Erie is hoping to convince the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) that a third access is needed for Black Creek and Douglastown. Councillors approved a...
Hospital funding commitment needs ‘iron clad’ conditions, councillor says
A letter formally seeking a $10.5-million local share funding contribution for the new South Niagara hospital has been met with hesitancy by Fort Erie councillors....
Fort Erie businesses brace for new costs as curbside recycling ends
Fort Erie business owners will face new weekly costs and tougher waste storage once the Niagara Region stops curbside recycling pickup for many commercial addresses...
Koko and Jinx brings ‘good finds, warm vibes’ to Jarvis Street
Historic Bridgeburg welcomed its newest small business on Friday as Koko and Jinx held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Town of Fort Erie. In...
Salvation Army seeks Christmas kettle volunteers
The Salvation Army on Gilmore Road says its Christmas kettle campaign will fall short of rising local need without more volunteers at five grocery and...
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...
Niagara Health staffing cuts raise concerns over local urgent care
The Douglas Memorial urgent care centre (UCC) will keep its current hours for now as Niagara Health cuts 98 staff roles across the region and...



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