• New funding opportunities are now available to support investment, revitalization, and improvements in Crystal Beach.

    I’m pleased to share that the Town of Fort Erie’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) programs are now moving forward, with approximately $215,000 earmarked specifically for Crystal Beach to help encourage investment and improvements in our community. Following Council’s approval of the program in September, the formal appeal period concluded on October 28, 2026, with no…

  • Help Shape Fort Erie’s Tourism Future

    Residents have until Friday November 6th to share their feedback and help shape the future of tourism in Fort Erie, with a chance to win a $200 gift certificate! The Town of Fort Erie is developing a new Tourism Strategy, and your input is an important part of ensuring that future tourism growth reflects the…

  • 7th Annual Crystal Beach Halloween Walk Returns!

    Halloween is here, and Crystal Beach is getting ready for another afternoon of spooky fun, community spirit, and family-friendly activities as the 7th Annual Crystal Beach Halloween Walk takes place today, Saturday, October 31, 2026. This annual tradition has become a highlight of the fall season in Crystal Beach, bringing together residents, families, visitors, volunteers,…

  • Looking Ahead: A New Term of Council for Crystal Beach & Ridgeway

    With the 2026 Fort Erie Municipal Election now behind us, I want to thank the residents of Crystal Beach and Ridgeway for the opportunity to continue serving as your Ward 5 Councillor for another four years. It is an honour and a privilege to represent our community on Fort Erie Town Council, and I look…

  • Fort Erie Moves Forward with Community Health Hub Planning

    Fort Erie Council has taken another step toward answering a question that has been hanging over our community for some time: What will health care in Fort Erie look like when the new South Niagara Hospital opens in 2028? At our September 28 Council meeting, we agreed in principle to continue exploring a Community Health…

  • Free Bay Beach Passes Part of Operational Review

    On Monday, September 28th where Town of Fort Erie Municipal Council unanimously supported my motion calling for a review to explore the possibility of providing free seasonal Bay Beach passes to Fort Erie residents. Town staff will now examine the current revenue from resident passes, the financial impact of removing the $10 seasonal fee, and…

  • Fort Erie Approves New 2026 Tanker for Station 4 in Ridgeway.

    Fort Erie’s Station 4 firefighters will soon have a new piece of equipment to support their work serving Ridgeway, Crystal Beach and the surrounding community. At its September 14 meeting, Town Council approved the purchase of a new 2026 tanker for Fire Station 4 at a quoted price of $759,619.81. The purchase represents an important…

  • Four-Way Stop Coming to Mitchener Road and Point Abino Road!

    I’m pleased to share that the intersection of Mitchener Road and Point Abino Road South will very soon become a four-way stop. Following concerns raised about traffic safety and driver confusion at this intersection, I brought the matter forward again to Town staff and requested that a four-way stop be considered. I’m pleased that the…

  • Council Approves Community Improvement Program which includes Crystal Beach & Ridgeway

    Tonight Council gave final approval of the Town’s updated Core Area Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and Brownfield Community Improvement Plan. The Core Area plan includes Crystal Beach and Downtown Ridgeway, along with Bridgeburg, Stevensville, South End/Riverwalk and Gateway. The updated CIP would provide several incentive programs designed to encourage private investment and improvements, including commercial…

  • Council Preview: What’s Coming to Council – September 14, 2026

    Fort Erie Council-in-Committee meets Monday, September 14 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. This is a substantial agenda, with several items directly affecting Ward 5 as well as important Town-wide planning, financial and community matters. Here are some of the items I’ll be watching closely: Community Improvement Plans – Including Crystal Beach & Ridgeway Council…