Fort Erie water infrastructure project to receive provincial funding
Funding from Queen’s Park will help upgrade water and stormwater infrastructure along Walden Boulevard. The Fort Erie project was one of six in Niagara to...
Fort Erie council passes draft official plan, seeks final tweaks
Councillors voted Monday to approve a new official plan, but Fort Erie’s mayor encouraged staff to take the next two weeks before the approval returns...
Town adopts climate change action plan without emergency declaration
When it comes to climate change, Fort Erie councillors agreed with staff that action needs to be taken, but calling it an emergency locally may...
Circle of Art showcases Greater Fort Erie’s creative talent
The amount of artistic talent in Greater Fort Erie is something worth celebrating. This was the opinion shared by Mayor Wayne Redekop at the annual...
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:...
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...
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...
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...



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