FORT ERIE (February 3, 2021) The Province of Ontario’s stay-at-home order and declaration of a second provincial emergency is in effect until at least February 9. Within the order, the Province allows for outdoor exercise while maintaining a physical distance…
FORT ERIE (February 1, 2021) The Town of Fort Erie is lowering flags at Town Hall, Town facilities and the Fire Stations to half-mast every Monday until March 8, 2021 to recognize the lives lost due to COVID-19. “Fort Erie…
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…
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 (August 18, 2020) The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, is providing up to $4 billion in urgently needed assistance to Ontario’s 444 municipalities in the Fall 2020. Fort Erie will be receiving $953,500 in municipal…
FORT ERIE (August 17, 2020) On Monday, August 17, arenas at the Leisureplex will begin opening up for private bookings only. Guidelines and rules will be put in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Patrons and spectators using…
FORT ERIE (August 7, 2020) As public spaces and workplaces across Canada begin to reopen, thousands of businesses are coming together to build confidence and awareness to keep customers, employees and communities safe. The Town of Fort Erie is joining…
FORT ERIE (July 23, 2020) The Government of Ontario has announced that the Niagara Region will move into Stage 3 this Friday, July 24, 2020 at 12:01am. Starting Friday, all playgrounds in municipal parks in Fort Erie will reopen with…
FORT ERIE (July 8, 2020) A heat warning is in effect in the Niagara region this week. Anyone seeking shelter from episodes of extreme heat can visit cooling spaces throughout the town. Leisureplex Cooling Center (3 Municipal Centre Drive) The…
On July 23, 2020, as part of their efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Niagara Regional Council approved a by-law making it mandatory to wear a face covering or non-medical mask in enclosed public places. The by-law comes into effect at 12:01…