A taste of history as Fort Erie honours civil rights legacy
For Lezlie Harper, a celebration of Fort Erie’s history with the American civil rights movement could only be capped off with a certain special treat:...
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,...
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...
All Fort Erie beaches safe for swimming following latest tests
All four public beaches in Fort Erie are considered safe for swimming, according to the latest results from Niagara Region Public Health. Bay Beach, located...
Bay Beach unsafe for swimming, other Fort Erie beaches pass tests
Bay Beach has been deemed unsafe for swimming following recent water testing, according to reporting from Niagara Region Public Health. Testing conducted on Thursday found...
All Fort Erie beaches declared safe for swimming
All public beaches in Fort Erie have been deemed safe for swimming, according to the latest water quality update from Niagara Region Public Health issued...
Town staff and volunteers put boots on the ground for Earth Day
“Civic pride.” Those are two words used by Clare Cameron, the Town of Fort Erie’s director of community services, when asked about the importance of...
Overflowing garbage in Fort Erie parks due to staffing, town says
It’s not uncommon to see overflowing garbage cans at local parks this time of year, the Town of Fort Erie admits. In recent days, going...
Motion seeks to kickstart Waverly Beach reconstruction project
In the eyes of Fort Erie’s mayor, six years is more than long enough to wait for the reconstruction of the Waverly Beach walkway. Wayne...
‘The civil rights movement started in Fort Erie,’ says Black history expert
February is Black History month in multiple countries, but Fort Erie is a prolific place when it comes to people finding a better life, one...



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