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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.
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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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Town of Fort Erie Responds to Revised Urgent Care Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FORT ERIE (June 27, 2025) — The Town of Fort Erie acknowledges Niagara Health’s recent efforts to partially reinstate hours of operation at the Urgent Care Centres (UCCs) in Fort Erie and Port Colborne on select dates previously marked for closure, including the July 1 and Labour Day weekend holidays.
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Town of Fort Erie Presents Innovative Vision for Douglas Memorial Hospital to Niagara Health Board
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June 27, 2025—On Tuesday, Mayor Wayne Redekop, accompanied by Councillors Joan Christensen, George McDermott and Tom Lewis, CAO Chris McQueen and Health Care Services Co-Ordinator Alice Preston attended a meeting of the Niagara Health Board of Trustees to urge reinstatement of hours of operation at the Fort Erie Urgent Care Centre, request that it to work with and support the Fort Erie and Niagara Region physician recruitment efforts and outline Fort Erie’s reimagining of..
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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.
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National AccessAbility Week brings recognition to Fort Erie businesses and organizations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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”.
Fort Erie awarded $116,000 Earth Day Canada grant funding to install four EV charging stationsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.
Fort Erie Welcomes $10 Million Commercial InvestmentFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FORT ERIE (June 3, 2024) – The Town of Fort Erie is delighted to announce the official ground-breaking construction of the long-awaited Ridgeway Centre, a new multi-use, retail commercial development at the intersection of Gorham Road and Dominion Road, servicing the Ridgeway, Crystal Beach, and Stevensville areas.
With an initial investment of $10 million, Phase 1 of the development includes 16,000 square feet of commercial space.
Ontario Land Tribunal supports Fort Erie's decision on housing developmentFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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 ( May 01, 2024
Fort Erie Solar Eclipse Glasses Raise 16,609 DonationsFort 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.
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