FORT ERIE (January 13, 2021) Yesterday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a second state of emergency with some additional restrictions going into effect January 14, 2021. “The Town of Fort Erie is committed to doing its part to stop the…
Fort Erie Town Council Waives 2021 Business Licence Fees
FORT ERIE (January 12, 2021) Last night, Town Council approved recommendations from staff to temporarily waive all business licence fees, save and except short-term rentals, for 2021 to assist businesses during COVID-19. However, new businesses and businesses that require an…
Town arenas and banquet centres close in response to province-wide lockdown
FORT ERIE (Dec. 22, 2020) In anticipation of moving into a province-wide shutdown, the Town of Fort Erie is adjusting its operations at facilities starting on Dec. 26, 2020. Based on direction from the Province, the Leisureplex Arena (including walking…
Fort Erie Waterfront Strategy and Bay Beach Recognized with Top Honours
FORT ERIE (November 26, 2020) The Town of Fort Erie was recently awarded with the Grand Prize and Outstanding Achievement by the Niagara Biennial Design Awards. The Biennial Awards builds on the tradition started by the Niagara Community Design Awards,…
Fort Erie Transit updated with new holiday express route
FORT ERIE (November 20, 2020) From November 23, 2020, to December 31, 2020, the #751 East Green Line will be added back into service. The Green Line will run from Monday to Saturday, 8:25 a.m. to 5:25 p.m. at the…
Pelham, Fort Erie and Wainfleet get innovative in addressing legal costs, hire shared solicitor
FORT ERIE, ON (November 20, 2020) The Town of Pelham, the Town of Fort Erie, and the Township of Wainfleet are pleased to announce the joint hiring of Jennifer Stirton as the municipalities’ shared in-house Solicitor. For more than 15…
Fort Erie Council Passes Open-Air Burn By-Law
FORT ERIE (September 25, 2020) On Monday night’s Council meeting, the Open-Air Burn By-law was passed. “This by-law will reduce the number of burning incidents and nuisance burning complaints for our Fire Department. Our number one priority is to keep…
Council Receives 2019 Annual Financial Report
FORT ERIE (September 21, 2020) During last week’s Council-in-Committee meeting, Town Council received the Town’s 2019 Annual Financial Report from Staff and approved the distribution of the 2019 General Levy Operating surplus. The Financial Report contains the audited 2019 consolidated…
Fort Erie Fire Department Hosting Food & Bottle Drive
FORT ERIE (September 17, 2020) On Saturday, September 26, the Fort Erie Fire Department is hosting a food and bottle drive from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This will be a co-divisional event led by the Public Education division and…
Town of Fort Erie Launches Residential Internet Survey
FORT ERIE (September 15, 2020) The Town of Fort Erie is conducting a Residential Internet Survey to determine the level of satisfaction Fort Erie Residents have with their current Internet Provider/Internet quality. This survey will help the Town of Fort Erie…