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…
Fort Erie partners with POST Promise to further support local businesses during Stage 3 of reopening Ontario
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 Prepares for Stage 3
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…
Cooling spaces available in Fort Erie during extreme heat
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…
Niagara Region passes mandatory mask by-law starting July 31
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…
Fort Erie Celebrating Canada Day 2020 Virtually
FORT ERIE (June 29, 2020) Due to COVID-19, the Fort Erie Canada Day fireworks have been cancelled this year. Instead, the Town will be participating in a Virtual Canada Day Celebration, which features online activities throughout the day. Tune into…
Bay Beach Capacity Status Updates Available for Resident Season Pass holders
FORT ERIE (June 25, 2020) To assist with minimizing large crowds from forming at Bay Beach, Fort Erie Resident Season Pass holders will be able to find out the capacity status of Bay Beach, in real-time, prior to heading out…