FORT ERIE (March 18, 2022) The Province has announced that it is lifting the mask requirement in most settings as of March 21, 2022. To enhance the safety of our staff, the Town of Fort Erie is extending its current…
Fort Erie Kinsmen Pool to stay closed this summer
FORT ERIE (June 28, 2021) This summer, the Kinsmen Pool in Fort Erie will be closed due to extensive damage to the pumps and filtration system. The Kinsmen Pool was operated by the Fort Erie Recovery Unit for the last few…
Bay Beach re-opening with capacity limitations
FORT ERIE (June 1, 2021) Bay Beach (also known as Crystal Beach) will re-open to the general public once the Provincial Stay-At-Home order is lifted (expected June 2). Beach capacity restrictions will be put in place (2000 maximum) to allow…
Fort Erie to open spray pads for June 1
FORT ERIE (May 31, 2021) The Town of Fort Erie is opening spray pads across the community for Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The Town Parks and Facilities division is currently working on getting the spray pads ready by inspecting each spray…
Outdoor exercise during a Provincial Order
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 lowers flags to honour those who lost their lives to COVID-19
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 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 to receive safe restart agreement funding from the Ontario government
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…
Leisureplex arenas reopening this week
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…