On July 24, 2023, the Town of Fort Erie Council unveiled it’s draft 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan (CSP) that identifies priorities that will lead the municipality over the next four years. Draft Corporate Strategic Plan – https://bit.ly/3KzQMYj We encourage the public to provide feedback on the draft Plan through an online survey from July 26…

At the council meeting of July 10th the closure of the traveled section of Sherkston Road (Point Abino Road, north of Michener Road), Bertie Street (also known as Ridge Road North – Triangle), and Bowen Road (at Ott Road – Triangle) were approved to be closed. The town staff recommendation to the council was that: Council…

At tonight’s Council meeting council considered the Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium and Zoning By-law Amendment – Canadian Condominium – 272 Ridge Road South – Wendy McGaeghan and Patrick McGaeghan – Owners – Culture Developments Inc. / 5038257 Ontario Inc. (Craig Devries) – Agent. This proposed draft plan of subdivision was approved with two amendments…

Today, I was pleased to participate in the 2nd annual Fort Erie Pride celebrations at Fort Erie Town Hall. Events started at 12noon and ended with a concert happening all day with concert (Simply Hip) starting at 8:30pm at the Fort Erie Leasureplex. Be you! Be Proud! This is why I am proud to call…

On Monday June 26th 2023 Council will be considering the Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium and Zoning By-law Amendment – Canadian Condominium – 272 Ridge Road South – Wendy McGaeghan and Patrick McGaeghan – Owners – Culture Developments Inc. / 5038257 Ontario Inc. (Craig Devries) – Agent To read the full report please visit https://pub-forterie.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=256…

In 2008, TV station Buffalo WNED, paid tribute to our Crystal Beach Amusement Park. Earlier this week the episode appeared again, and was also highlighted on social media. The magic never fades and it was nice to see social explode with fond memories. To view the episode visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb7wqj6NFYk

Earlier today I was informed that Niagara Health (NH) plans to reduce (by half) the Urgent Care Services at the Douglas Memorial site in Fort Erie. The NH has informed us that this change will happen as of July 5th, 2023 and this is not a temporary reduction in services.   Health Care in Ontario…

While diversity leads to the presence of differences, equity is the process that ensures a fair system through which the possible outcomes for everyone are equal. Equality does not hurt anyone! Fort Erie is a safe, beautiful, and inclusive space to call home, and I am truly blessed to say I live here. I would…

On Monday, May 29th Fort Erie Council approved the Short Term Rental (STR) Land Use Study Report PDS-41. It was a lengthy report and the beginning of the Zoning and OP process which will include several public meetings and a full public process. The report, including the study, may be accessed using the following links:…

TOFE Council will consider by law and Report PDS-41-2023 regarding the Fort Erie Short Term Rental (STR) Land Use Study at its regular meeting of Council May 29, 2023. The report, including the study, may be accessed using the following links: 2. https://forterie.civicweb.net/FileStorage/7D9A2DB731FF481F96EE003393463682-PDS-41-2023%202-STR%20LUS%20-%20Appendix%203%20and%204.pdf Please be aware that the May 29, 2023 meeting will not be a public…