Ontario Land Tribunal sides with Fort Erie in denying waterfront development
The Town of Fort Erie’s decision to block a proposed development on Erie Road has been upheld by the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). Crystal Bay...
Fort Erie’s response to ‘Cutting Red Tape’ is a mixed bag
As the province continues its attempts to tackle the housing shortage, town staff responded to changes brought on by a recent piece of proposed legislation...
Town of Fort Erie to host public meeting on heritage property designations in May
Fort Erie will be hosting a public meeting regarding heritage property designations at town hall (1 Municipal Centre Dr.) on May 8, 2024, from 5...
Mayor tasks town to tackle tidiness on trails and in parks
A stroll through a recently revamped green space like Douglas Park is supposed to be calming and a reminder of the beauty of nature. Unfortunately,...
CNP working on infrastructure and customer service upgrades in Fort Erie
Increased communication and reduced outages are the goals for Canadian Niagara Power (CNP). In a presentation to Fort Erie council, Jeff Hoover and John Sander...
Three Fort Erie properties set to receive heritage designation
Heritage protection appears likely for three more Fort Erie properties, but the process for a fourth is being put on hold. At the April 22...
‘Far too dense’: Council, residents resistant to proposed Ridgeway development
When it comes to a proposed development on Ridge Road North, councillors admitted they may not be able to make either side happy. Following a...
Groups, individuals offer ideas for future of town’s parks and open spaces
Fort Erie’s plans to provide for the recreational needs of the residents of today and the future is expected to be finalized this summer. A...
Town of Fort Erie collected 16,609 donations in exchange for eclipse glasses
All the attention Fort Erie got in the lead up to the total eclipse paid off. Recognizing an opportunity when they saw one, Town of...
Staff to look into updating park naming policy to include Indigenous, stakeholder input
As a Sharon Drive park got its name, Fort Erie’s mayor asked staff to consider ways to include the Indigenous community in future naming efforts....



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