Today, along with all 12 area municipalities and Niagara Region, Fort Erie has declared a state of emergency. Declaring an emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act provides Fort Erie with all options available…
FORT ERIE (March 31, 2020) Last night, the Ontario Government extended its emergency declaration to stop the spread of COVID-19. Under the new order, all outdoor recreational amenities such as sports fields and playgrounds are to be closed. This new…
FORT ERIE (March 24, 2020) The Town of Fort Erie is taking additional steps to assist residents and businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. During Monday night’s meeting, Council agreed to temporarily introduce a grace period and begin to waive late…
FORT ERIE (March 17) The Town of Fort Erie continues to take COVID-19 seriously. In an effort to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Town will be making significant changes to services and programming to help protect the health…
FORT ERIE (March 15, 2020) While Niagara Region Public Health has reported the risks surrounding COVID-19 remain low to residents, Fort Erie is taking cautionary measures to ensure continued containment of the virus. Therefore, the Town of Fort Erie has…
FORT ERIE (February 28, 2020) Thanks to the efforts of many, the Town of Fort Erie has officially taken ownership of the EJ Freeland Community Centre and the Boys and Girls Club will be the new tenant at the Centre…
FORT ERIE (January 31, 2020) On Dec. 4, Town staff presented its 2020 budget for Water and Wastewater Operating Budget and User Fee Analysis. Last week, Mayor and Council gave final approval by passing the bylaw to this budget. The…
On Oct. 31, 2019, Fort Erie experienced unprecedented and extraordinary weather events including high winds, rain and flooding. Following the weather events, Town Staff estimated over $1 million worth of damages. During Monday night’s Regular Council Meeting, Council approved a…
During last night’s Town Council meeting, a motion to implement an Interim Control By-law regarding cannabis operations in Fort Erie was presented by Councillor Noyes. An Interim Control By-law essentially prevents or limits new development or land uses from taking…
FORT ERIE, ON (Nov. 26, 2019) The Town’s operations staff is appealing to residents to report illegal dumping activities in Fort Erie. Recently, eight, 50-gallon barrels, containing toxic materials were illegally dumped on Town property. When illegally dumped barrels are…