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…
FORT ERIE, ON (December 20, 2019) Town Council approved capital works for 2020 and the 2021-2030 forecast. The 2020 Preliminary Capital Budget consists of 35 projects totaling $9.8 million, with 87 per cent dedicated to the replacement or rehabilitation of…
FORT ERIE, ON (December 19, 2019) The YMCA of Niagara and Town of Fort Erie have finalized an agreement to transfer ownership of the EJ Freeland Community Centre and land from the YMCA of Niagara to the Town. The agreement…
FORT ERIE, ON (December 4, 2019) This summer, the Town of Fort Erie opened the newly renovated Bay Beach with numerous operational changes, including a new beach admissions fee. As a result, town staff reported over 95,000 visitors to Bay…
FORT ERIE, ON (November 21, 2019) Town Council recently reviewed a Fort Erie Housing Needs Study (HNS) initiated by the Town’s Affordable Housing Committee. The HNS outlined the existing demographic and housing situation within the Town. Results of the study…
Media Release (Nov. 4, 2019) Efforts made by Town Council and staff to investigate new opportunities for energy conservation has not only helped the Town reduce its carbon footprint but also increase annual utility savings. “By leveraging opportunities for energy…
Public Service Announcement (October 31, 2019) Changes to Fort Erie Transit routes will begin November 4. The changes include the addition of a second bus to the current East route; running in the opposite direction with staggered timing. This addition…
Media Release (October 24, 2019) The Town will be moving forward on recommendations to divide the CN 6218 Steam Engine repair project between short-term necessary repairs and long-term additions to the display. “CN Steam Engine 6218 is a historical landmark…
Media Release (October 22, 2019) The availability of low cost, re-purposed shipping/cargo containers to the general public has led to an increase of containers appearing throughout Fort Erie’s residential, commercial and industrial areas. For almost two years, Town Council and…
Media Release (September 26, 2019) In January 2019, Niagara Region assumed the financial responsibility of inter-municipal transit services in Fort Erie. Town Staff will be reallocating a portion of funds budgeted for inter-municipal transit services in 2019 to improving the…