Grand opening celebrations held for two new Jarvis Street businesses
About 180 businesses have opened in Greater Fort Erie since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and two more on Jarvis Street are part of...
Rural road speed limits will mostly remain the same
Speed limits on several rural roads in town will remain as is, after councillors denied a recommendation for speed limit reduction. The recommendations had come...
Town council seeks more historic name for Thunder Bay park
Fort Erie councillors are asking staff to get a little more creative with the renaming of a local park. A staff report at the July...
Council approves increase to water meter replacement program
Fort Erie will be turning to new technology as it continues to address issues with unbilled water usage. Councillors approved a budget amendment at the...
Three of four beaches in town deemed unsafe for swimming
Only one of four public beaches in Greater Fort Erie is currently considered safe for swimming. According to Niagara Region Public Health’s beach testing webpage,...
Councillors struggle with church heritage designation plans
With 175 years of service under their belt, there’s little doubt the congregation of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church has a rich and important history in...
Council looks for more public access to Oakes Park tennis courts
They’ve gone 12 years without an official agreement, so what’s one more? Fort Erie will wait until planned upgrades are complete at the Oakes Park...
ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [July 7-13, 2025]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between July 7 and 13, 2025. Upcoming events can be submitted to...
Town of Fort Erie hiring crossing guards for 2025-26 school year
The Town of Fort Erie is seeking applicants for part-time and stand-by school crossing guard positions for the 2025-26 school year. Successful candidates will be...
New three-year deal in place for Fort Erie town staff
The Town of Fort Erie and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 714 have reached a new three-year collective agreement, ratified by both...



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