FORT ERIE (March 18, 2022) The Province has announced that it is lifting the mask requirement in most settings as of March 21, 2022. To enhance the safety of our staff, the Town of Fort Erie is extending its current…
Regional Chair Bradley and Niagara’s 12 mayors make joint decision to end the State of Emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic
Regional Chair Jim Bradley and Niagara’s local municipal mayors offer the following joint statement regarding the decision to lift the State of Emergency: “Effective Tuesday, March 15 at 12:01 a.m., Niagara’s municipalities are officially ending the municipal States of Emergency…
Fort Erie receives Community Building Fund grant for new splash pad in Lions Sugarbowl Park
FORT ERIE, ON (March 3, 2022) Fort Erie has received a boost towards the construction of a new splash pad in Lions Sugarbowl Park with a $500,000 grant from the Government of Ontario’s Community Building Fund – Capital stream. This…
Promote your 2022 event in Fort Erie’s Community Calendar
FORT ERIE (Feb. 24, 2022) Event organizers who are looking for help promoting a fundraiser, local event, festival or concert in 2022, can submit their event to the Fort Erie online community calendar. Eligible events may be posted on the…
Niagara Health to reopen Fort Erie Urgent Care Centre and gradually resume other services
The Fort Erie Urgent Care Centre will fully reopen to provide 24/7 service beginning on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 8 a.m. In addition, consistent with recent changes in provincial direction, Niagara Health will proceed with the gradual resumption of…
Council initiates Land Use Control Study for short-term rentals in Fort Erie
FORT ERIE (Feb. 9, 2022) Since 2017, Town Council has been considering various short-term rental (STR) processes and regulations in order to balance increased interest with local preservation. Following a recent legal review by the Town Solicitor, Council approved staff’s…
Jonathan Janzen appointed Interim Chief Administrative Officer
FORT ERIE (Feb. 4, 2022) While on the search for a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Town Council appointed Jonathan Janzen, Director, Corporate Services / Treasurer, as Interim Chief Administrative Officer for three months starting March 1, 2022. “Mr. Janzen…
Fort Erie Town Council approves 2022 budget
FORT ERIE (February 3, 2022) Fort Erie Town Council approved in principle the 2022 budget with an increase of 2.15 per cent for the Town’s portion of the residential property tax. For the median house assessed at $200,300, this increase…
Niagara Region to coordinate transportation for Fort Erie residents to Port Colborne Urgent Care
Jan. 19, 2022 (NIAGARA) – Niagara Region, is pleased to announce a transportation option is now available for Fort Erie residents to travel to the Port Colborne Urgent Care Centre. Niagara Health temporarily closed the Urgent Care Centre at the…
Fort Erie concerned with temporary closure of Douglas Memorial UCC
FORT ERIE (Jan. 5, 2022) The Town of Fort Erie is committed to doing what it needs to do to help us get through this pandemic. The strain COVID has put onto our healthcare system has revealed some vulnerabilities within…