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2025 Council Committee Meeting Schedule

Get your 2025 calendars ready as the schedule for Town of Fort Erie Council and Committee meetings is available on the Fort Erie website. Check it out here 👉 https://www.forterie.ca/en/town-hall/council-meetings.aspx

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Happy New Years!

Ready for an epic NYE? As you ring in the new year tonight, remember—we’re counting on seeing you in CrystalBeach in 2025! Stay safe and if you drive, drive sober! Have an unforgettable night and a fantastic start to 2024!

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Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas!

As we approach the holiday season, let’s take a moment to reflect on its true meaning—love, kindness, and togetherness. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a very Merry Christmas!

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Destination Fort Erie – Discover the Magic

Town of Fort Erie Economic Development is once again promoting the community as an off season destination and an enjoyable place to visit in the winter. Encouraging people (residents and a visitors) to discover the magic of what FortErie has to offer. From cozy retreats and festive events to outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone…

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Niagara Health pulls out of Fort Erie’s community health care committee

Earlier tonight, Fort Erie Council addressed the resignation letter from Niagara Health and clarified key points. It is unfortunate that Niagara Health chose to resign from the Community Health Services Committee, citing limited progress. However, several council members and staff highlighted the significant advancements made over the past 2.5 years and decades long frustration with…

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Traffic Calming Trial Measures on Farr Avenue

Tonight Council received Report IS-06-2024 regarding the Farr Avenue Traffic Calming forinformation purposes, and Council directed staff to include the cost of Farr Avenue Traffic Calming Trial Measures in the 2025 budget, for consideration. For More details click here

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Town of Fort Erie Allows Paddle Boards/Kayaks At Bay Beach

Recently, I asked TOFE Council to support a pilot project to allow for Kayaks and Paddle Boards at the Bay Beach public beach facility. I am happy to report that I was successfully in achieving this goal and thank TOFE Council and Staff for their support in making this happen for the 2024 season. The…

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OLT Turns Down Appeal On Short Term Rental Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendments

The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) advising that the appeal filed by a citizens group called the Fort Erie Neighbourhood Preservation Group (OLT OLT-24-000248 and OLT-24-000249) regarding both the Town of Fort Erie’s Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment for Short Term Rentals (01-2024 and 02-2024) was dismissed on June 6, 2024, following Royal Assent…

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Workplan 2024 – 2025

Tonight Council received Report CAO-10-2024 regarding the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Training Workplan and proposed next steps for information purposes. The purpose of this report is to provide an information update on the status of the EDI trainingworkplan and facilitated next steps to strengthen EDI competencies of all Town employees,Town Council, with support from the…

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Ontario Land Tribunal supports Fort Erie’s decision on housing development

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 (No. 129-90) sought by Crystal Bay Cottages…