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…
Niagara Region passes mandatory mask by-law starting July 31
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…
Fort Erie Outdoor Washrooms Opening; Kinsmen Pool Remains Closed
FORT ERIE (June 24, 2020) As the Niagara Region progresses into Stage 2, some facilities will be opening in Fort Erie, while others remain closed for the summer. Public washrooms are currently being opened. The following outdoor washrooms are expected…
Spray pads reopening in Fort Erie
FORT ERIE (June 18, 2020) On Friday, June 19, the Town of Fort Erie will be opening the spray pads at Bertie Centennial Park (Ferndale Park), Crystal Ridge Park and Stevensville Memorial Park. The multi-use water feature located at the Ridgeway…
Bay Beach 2020 resident season passes available for pick-up starting Saturday
FORT ERIE (June 11, 2020) Due to the impacts of COVID-19, Bay Beach (also known as Crystal Beach) is closed to anyone without a Fort Erie resident season pass. Resident season passes for Bay Beach are being offered to Fort…
Temporary changes to Bay Beach operations due to COVID-19
FORT ERIE (June 9, 2020) In order to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Fort Erie, Bay Beach (also known as Crystal Beach) will remain closed to anyone without a Fort Erie resident season pass. “The decision to keep…
Short-term Rental permits required
FORT ERIE (June 5, 2020) Yesterday afternoon, the Province of Ontario announced that short-term rentals will be allowed to resume operation starting today. The Town of Fort Erie wants to remind property owners who operate short-term rentals, such as Airbnb’s,…
Pharmasave opens in Stevensville
FORT ERIE (June 4, 2020) Residents living within the Stevensville community and surrounding areas won’t have to go far to fill their prescriptions. This week, the community is celebrating the opening of Pharmasave at 2763 Stevensville Road. “It all started…
Beach closures impact annual student-organized “Skip Day / Beach Day”
FORT ERIE (June 1, 2020) For years, Fort Erie high school students have been organizing an annual “skip day / beach day” event on the first Friday of June. With Friday, June 5, fast approaching, the Town of Fort Erie…