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Happy Pride Month

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…

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Council Passes Short-Term Rental (STR) Report

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:…

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Short Term Rental (STR) Land Use Study – Report PDS-41-2023 is being considered on May 29th

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…

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Fort Erie Urgent Care Centre – Public Referendum

Reminding residents that a public referendum is being held in #forterieFort to keep urgent care services open. The voting locations will be in various locations throughout Fort Erie, Ridgeway, Crystal Beach and Stevensville. For a the full list of locations, and dates/times please visit Please Note: This is not a Town of Fort Erie event.…

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TOFE Municipal Council Lifts STR Moratorium

Effective May 8, 2023 the Short-Term Rental Moratorium will be lifted beginning at 8:30 a.m EDT At the Regular Council meeting held on April 24, 2023, Council passed a resolution to lift the Short-Term Rental (STR) Licencing moratorium effective May 8, 2023. This was done to address the lack of accommodation space for the 2023 season. By-Law enforcement…

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Notice of Public Information Centre for Point Abino South Road Reconstruction

Please find attached a copy of the Notice of Public Information Centre for the Point Abino Road South reconstruction project. This information session will take place on Wednesday April 26, 2023 from 3pm to 6pm at the Ridgeway Fire Hall #4.  The notice has be mailed to all residents within the project area and will be posted…

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Niagara Getting an Additional $200M From Ontario Government to Help Fight Homelessness

Ontario has announced an additional $200M to help combat homelessness in Niagara. The funding, which is part of the province’s Homelessness Prevention Program and Indigenous Supporting Housing Program, will bring Ontario’s yearly investment to Niagara to $700M. The funding will be used to help residents at risk of homelessness and support community organizations delivering supportive housing.…