Councillors approve program to encourage affordable housing
Developers will soon have incentives to build affordable housing units, but how much that will help solve the housing crisis in Fort Erie remains to...
Fort Erie councillors approve 2025 budget with 4.95 per cent increase
Close wasn’t quite close enough for Fort Erie councillors. While staff’s proposed 2025 budget nearly hit the target set out, an amendment by Mayor Wayne...
Niagara Transit hears concerns from Fort Erie riders ‘loud and clear’
More than a dozen people attended a public engagement session Thursday at town hall hosted by Niagara Region Transit in an effort to gather feedback...
Report on new Bay Beach revenue options coming in March
A suite of proposed changes to operation at Bay Beach could net the town an additional $90,500 a year, staff estimate. The quick analysis performed...
Redekop: Douglas Memorial is Fort Erie’s ‘safety net’
Niagara Health’s Douglas Memorial site, an urgent care centre that used to offer a full-service emergency department, is a “safety net” for Fort Erie residents....
Fort Erie buzzing about expected ‘Bee City’ designation
There continues to be a buzz about the Town of Fort Erie putting its stinger in an effort to become a Bee City community through...
Trump’s tariffs would cause ‘pain and discomfort’ on both sides of border
The owner of one local company who regularly deals with goods crossing the border is calling U.S. president Donald Trump’s bluff on his tariff threats....
Cathy Green-Redekop remembered as a patient and caring educator
Cathy Green-Redekop was known to many people as the first lady of Fort Erie, the loving wife of Mayor Wayne Redekop for 48 years. But...
Badawey says there will be three top Fort Erie issues if re-elected in new Niagara South riding
Fort Erie will no longer be part of the Niagara Falls riding when voters head to the polls for a federal election later this year....
Town to accept proposals for next animal control contract
Fort Erie councillors have voted to allow for an open bidding process for the next animal control contract, despite the fact it may cost them...



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