Media Releases
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Town of Fort Erie Presents Innovative Vision for Douglas Memorial Hospital to Niagara Health Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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 Wins Water Innovation CompetitionFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.
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.
Join Fort Erie in the 2025 City Nature Challenge!FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.
Send A Shout-Out to Your Favourite Crossing Guard During Crossing Guard Appreciation WeekFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2025
FORT ERIE, ON – The Town of Fort Erie in partnership with the Ontario Traffic Council is encouraging residents to show their support and appreciation for their neighbourhood Crossing Guards during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, June 2nd - 6th, 2025.Join us by celebrating the School Crossing Guards across the Province of Ontario in this annual event!
Help us recognize individuals across our city whose assistance helps young residents with safe daily commutes.
Standing Strong in the Face of Tariffs: A Collaborative ApproachFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2025FORT ERIE, ON – The Town of Fort Erie is expressing concern over the recent imposition of tariffs on Canada, which will have far-reaching consequences for businesses, workers, and communities on both sides of the border.The Town of Fort Erie, including Mayor and Council, the CAO and Senior Leadership, and local businesses, remain committed to working with Canadian and U.Fort Erie Council Approves Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (AHCIP)FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fort Erie, ON – (February 25, 2025)
The Town of Fort Erie is proud to announce that Town Council adopted the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (AHCIP) on February 10, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in the Town's ongoing efforts to increase access to affordable housing units for residents.
Town of Fort Erie Approves 2024 Parks and Open Space Master PlanFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fort Erie, ON – (February 24, 2025)
The Town of Fort Erie is pleased to announce the approval of the 2024 Parks and Open Space Master Plan (POSMP), an aspirational and robust guide aimed at enhancing the Town's parks and recreational areas to meet the evolving needs of the community.
The Parks and Open Space Master Plan, developed with extensive community engagement and expert consultation, outlines a strategic vision for the planning, development, maintenance, renewal, and.
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