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Ontario Land Tribunal supports Fort Erie's decision on housing development

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FORT ERIE (May 1, 2024) – The Town of Fort Erie's decision to oppose a development proposal along its historic waterfront properties on Erie Road was upheld by the Ontario Land Tribunal.  On Monday, April 29, 2024, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) dismissed an appeal to amend the Town of Fort Erie’s Zoning By-law (No. 129-90) sought by Crystal Bay Cottages Inc. to permit the redevelopment of their property at 4409 Erie Road in the community of Crystal Beach. The proposal...

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Fort Erie Solar Eclipse Glasses Raise 16,609 Donations

Fort Erie, Ontario - April 16, 2024—Through the distribution of ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses, the Town of Fort Erie has raised an astounding 16,609 donations leading up to the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.  The effort directly supports the Town’s Strategic Plan pillar, “Quality of Life and Community Well-Being.”

Recognizing an opportunity to promote the eclipse and safe viewing, the Town of Fort Erie collected food and personal items, including toiletries, to aid those...

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Fort Erie strengthens commitment to preserve and protect natural heritage

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FORT ERIE (March 20, 2023) – On March 18, 2024, the Town of Fort Erie Council approved By-law 33-2024: To Regulate the Destruction or Injuring of Trees within the Town of Fort Erie.

Town Council directed staff to initiate an updated “Tree by-law” that increases protection measures of natural heritage features, controls unnecessary tree removal, and identifies replanting obligations to preserve the vast urban area tree canopy in Fort Erie. Preservation of natural...

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Solar Eclipse Safety a Top Priority in Fort Erie

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FORT ERIE (March 14, 2024) - On Monday, April 8, 2024, Fort Erie and the Niagara Region will experience a Total Solar Eclipse. The eclipse will move northeast across North America and pass directly over Fort Erie. During the eclipse, the moon will cover the sun, causing the sky to darken for 3 minutes and 46 seconds, making Fort Erie a top viewing location. This once-in-a-lifetime event has not...

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Town of Fort Erie's Progress Report on Health Care

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FORT ERIE (March 1, 2024) – Town of Fort Erie Council identified health care as its top priority in the 2022 – 2026 Corporate Strategic Plan, leading to substantial efforts towards improving health care delivery in Fort Erie.

Town leaders have engaged in extensive meetings and discussions with Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones, at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference, the Hospice Niagara tour, the South Niagara ground-breaking event, and...

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