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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.
Fort Erie Town Council Approves 2025 BudgetFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FORT ERIE (February 10, 2025)
At the Council-in-Budget Committee Meeting on January 29, 2025, Fort Erie Town Council approved the 2025 Budget in principle, with a 4.95 percent increase for the Town’s portion of the residential property tax.
Fort Erie encouraged after meeting with Niagara Health BoardFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FORT ERIE (January 31, 2025)
The Town of Fort Erie has been steadfast and consistent in advocating for local health services to meet the needs of the community. Mayor Redekop and town councillors attended the Niagara Health Board meeting this week on January 29, 2025, seeking support for the continuation of urgent care services beyond the opening of the South Niagara Hospital as the Fort Erie community's primary care safety net.
Fort Erie to Become a Bee-friendly CommunityFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FORT ERIE (January 29, 2025) – The Town of Fort Erie has applied to become a Bee City Community through Bee City Canada. This initiative directly aligns with the Council's dedication to environmental and climate change resiliency as identified in the Corporate Strategic Plan.
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2024-2029FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Addressing Barriers and Enhancing Inclusivity
December 17, 2024
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) mandates the creation, implementation, maintenance, and documentation of a multi-year accessibility plan. This plan outlines an organization’s strategy to prevent and remove barriers while meeting the legislation's requirements.
Canada Post Service DisruptionUPDATED as of September 26, 2025
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has launched a national strike following today’s government announcement on Canada Post’s transformation.
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Fort Erie: A Community for Everyone unveils new public dashboardCouncil receives annual update on the 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FORT ERIE (August 15, 2024) – On August 12, 2024, Council received an update on the progress made over the past year on the 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan (CSP) goals and initiatives. Council also received exciting details about the new Thursday, August 15, 2024
Fort Erie Celebrates Grand Opening of $3 Million FacilityHolland Power Services unveils their new 13,000 sq. ft.
Second Round of StopGap Ramps Ready for UseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FORT ERIE (August 12, 2024)—The Town of Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) continues to work on ways to make our community more accessible.
In 2023, a pilot project was undertaken in partnership with the StopGap Foundation to provide a temporary ramp into stores that have one step between 2” and 9”.
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