Station 5 in Stevensville to mark 100 years with community open house
The Stevensville Firefighters Association is inviting residents to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its local volunteer fire hall with an open house and barbecue September...
Council approves 8-unit townhouse build for Hibbard Street
Concerns over narrow roads weren’t enough to deny a proposed eight-unit townhouse build on Hibbard Street in Ridgeway. Councillors supported a staff report that recommended...
New rules will allow for recorded votes at committee meetings
Councillors will soon have more flexibility as to when they can request recorded votes. The changes will be coming thanks to a motion by Councillor...
Access to Point Abino Lighthouse remains restricted but cherished
The Point Abino Lighthouse is often referred to as the Taj Mahal of the Great Lakes, a national historic site sitting on the north shore...
Fort Erie to seek consistent name and signage along Niagara Parkway
Driving along the Niagara River on the Canadian side can be a beautiful, if sometimes confusing trip, but Fort Erie is hoping to make it...
Redekop, Lewis meet with provincial ministers at AMO conference
Local officials met with representatives from eight provincial ministries at the recent Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa. Held annually in a different...
Local fire ban to be lifted on Monday afternoon
Fort Erie residents will be able to close out the summer with bonfires starting next week. A fire ban due to extreme heat and dry...
Extremely hot and dry summer causing challenges for local farmers
A few spurts of rain in recent days have been helpful but “isn’t going to reverse the damage that’s been done” for local growers. Steve...
BuzzFest gets stung by heavy rain; event postponed to next month
An event focused on pollination and the importance of bees was postponed due to weather on Sunday morning, but there was still a small swarm...
‘The close bond between two nations’: Peace Bridge turns 100 this weekend
A symbol of the enduring connection between Canada and the United States is turning 100 on Sunday. August 17 marks the 100th anniversary since a...



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