FORT ERIE (March 2, 2021) Recently, Town staff published information pertaining to Fort Erie’s subdivision status, building permit activity and by-law statistics for the fourth quarter (Q4) and overall year-end performance in 2020. Despite the number of permits decreasing from 644…
Public open house for cannabis legislation and policy study
FORT ERIE (February 26, 2021) Since cannabis was legalized by the Federal Government in 2018, Town Council has been discussing how cannabis production could be managed by the municipality through the introduction of a Fort Erie Cannabis Legislation and Policy…
2020 road condition assessment complete; 2021 road resurfacing program now underway
FORT ERIE (February 26, 2021) The Town of Fort Erie recently completed a town-wide road condition assessment resulting in an approved three-year road resurfacing plan. “The updated road assessment allows staff to identify priority areas for maintenance, resurfacing and…
Let’s Talk Fort Erie provides new opportunity for community input
FORT ERIE (February 26, 2021) The Town of Fort Erie has added another way to gather feedback from the Fort Erie community and businesses through an online engagement platform called Let’s Talk Fort Erie (LTFE). LTFE gives online users the…
New neighbourhood park planned for summer construction
FORT ERIE (February 12, 2021) Recently, Fort Erie Town Council approved the Spears Park Master Plan, which will help guide the development of a new neighbourhood park located in the Spears Estates subdivision near Garrison Road Public School. Through the 2020…
Fort Erie Town Council approves 2021 Budget
FORT ERIE (February 8, 2021) Fort Erie Town Council approved in principle the 2021 proposed budget with an increase of 0.32 per cent for the Town’s portion of the residential property tax. When the Niagara Region and the Boards of…
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 Bylaw Enforcement Lays Charges Under Provincial Offences Act
FORT ERIE (January 25, 2021) On January 21, 2021, Town of Fort Erie Bylaw Enforcement received information about a licensed short-term rental property operating contrary to a provincial emergency order regulation, where there was an active homicide investigation by the…
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…