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The Future of Health Care in Fort Erie and Port Colborne

A Press Conference will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Fort Erie Town Hall in Council Chambers. (Directions: 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie) Fort Erie and Port Colborne Mayors Respond to “Unacceptable” UCC Closures

June 9, 2025—This morning, Niagara Health informed the Town of Fort Erie and City of Port Colborne that they will reduce regular hours of the Urgent Care Centres (UCCs) in both communities this summer. This news follows recent meetings when Mayors Wayne Redekop...

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National AccessAbility Week brings recognition to Fort Erie businesses and organizations

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FORT ERIE (May 26, 2025) - For National AccessAbility Week (2025), the Town of Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) helped Council celebrate the week by recognizing businesses and organizations that have participated in the StopGap Ramp Project over the past two years.

The theme for NAAW 2025 is “Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All”.

“The Fort Erie AAC is thrilled to recognize the 19 businesses and organizations that have taken meaningful steps...

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Fort Erie Wins Water Innovation Competition

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Fort Erie, ON—For National Public Works Week, the Town of Fort Erie is excited to announce that it won the PitcH20 competition. This new water innovation contest was held at the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative annual conference. With a focus on “The Future of Fresh Water,” the Town earned praise for its work against inflow and infiltration into wastewater systems.

The Town won PitcH20 for a pilot project that adds advanced technology called a Flexliner to the...

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Fort Erie awarded $116,000 Earth Day Canada grant funding to install four EV charging stations

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FORT ERIE (April 16, 2025)—On March 25th, the Town of Fort Erie was approved for $116,000 in grant funding through Earth Day Canada Charged for Change Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, a program offered by Earth Day Canada in partnership with Aviva Canada. 

This grant supports the installation of Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in communities across Canada. As part of the grant application, staff proposed installing four double-headed Level 2 EV chargers at key...

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Join Fort Erie in the 2025 City Nature Challenge!

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March 20, 2025

FORT ERIE, ON – The Town of Fort Erie is excited to announce our participation in the 2025 City Nature Challenge (CNC)! This international event is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together and document local biodiversity while showcasing the beauty of our natural environment.

Event Dates: April 25–28, 2025

Where: Across Fort Erie – explore your backyard, parks, trails, and waterfront!

By simply taking photos of plants, animals, and fungi in Fort...

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