• Water Meter Tampering Investigation Leads to Charges in Fort Erie

    FORT ERIE (October 17, 2025) - Following an investigation by the Town of Fort Erie’s By-law Enforcement and Water/Wastewater teams, sixteen (16) Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) charges have been laid against two Fort Erie residents for tampering with their residential water meter.

    The investigation occurred in the Dominion Road area between August 16 and September 27, 2025.

    The Town’s By-law No. 66-2016 prohibits anyone from interfering with, obstructing, concealing, or...

  • Fort Erie Resident Convicted for Failing to Comply with Dangerous Dog Order

    FORT ERIE (October 10, 2025) — On September 25th at the Welland Provincial Offences Courthouse, A Fort Erie resident was convicted under the Town’s Animal Welfare By-law No.73-2021 for failing to comply with a Dangerous Dog Order, originally issued in 2021. The conviction resulted in more than $3,000 in fines imposed by the court.

    Following an incident in 2021, the resident’s dog was officially designated as a Dangerous Dog under the Town’s by-law. This designation carries several...

  • Niagara River Recreation Trail Work in Fort Erie​ 

    Public Notice

    • Plans are in place to replace and realign damaged sections of the popular recreation trail in Fort Erie
    • The trail repairs will begin on Monday, September 8 and the anticipated completion date is Friday, September 26

    Fort Erie, ON— As Niagara Parks continues work to implement its shoreline protection strategy pilot and restoration along the Niagara River breakwall in Fort Erie, construction will now begin to repair damaged sections of the Niagara River Recreation Trail between Old..

  • Town of Fort Erie Adopts New Official Plan to Guide Growth to 2051

    FORT ERIE (August 28, 2025) — The Town of Fort Erie Council has adopted a new Official Plan that establishes a strategic framework to guide growth and development through to the year 2051. The plan reflects the vision of Town Council, extensive public engagement, expert analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders across the community.

  • Town of Fort Erie Advocates for Local Priorities at AMO Conference

    FORT ERIE (August 22, 2025) — Mayor Wayne Redekop and Councillor Tom Lewis attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa from August 17 to August 20, 2025. The annual conference provided a valuable opportunity to meet directly with Provincial Ministers and their staff about important issues in the community.

  • Town of Fort Erie Council Approves Climate Change Action Plan

    FORT ERIE (August 14, 2025)– On Monday, August 11, 2025, Fort Erie Town Council approved the municipality’s first Climate Change Action Plan, taking a significant step forward in protecting the community and environment for the future.

    The plan was developed by Town staff across multiple departments, with valuable input from residents, community groups, and environmental partners.

  • Ontario Investment in Water Infrastructure Unlocks New Housing Potential in Fort Erie

    FORT ERIE, ON – August 12, 2025 – The Town of Fort Erie is set to benefit from a significant provincial investment to modernize water systems in Niagara and enable new housing development. Through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF), the Town will receive $2.

  • Fort Erie Puts Fire Ban in Place Due to Extreme Heat

    FORT ERIE (August 12, 2025) — Starting Tuesday, August 12 at 4:00 p.m.

  • Town of Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee launches #RespectTheSpace Campaign

    FORT ERIE (July 21, 2025) — At Ridgefest on July 12, 2025, the Town of Fort Erie’s Accessibility Advisory Committee launched its 2025 campaign: #RespectTheSpace.

    As part of the Town’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, the Committee identified the need to raise public awareness about the proper use of accessible parking spaces.

  • Town of Fort Erie and CUPE Reach New Collective Agreement

    FORT ERIE (July 4, 2025) — The Town of Fort Erie and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 714 are pleased to announce a new collective bargaining agreement.

    The deal was approved (ratified) by both CUPE members and Fort Erie Town Council on July 3, 2025.

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