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…
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.…
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…
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…
Please see information regarding the next Public Open House Re: Short Term Rentals. For more information on the Open House and the Land Use Study overall visit: https://bit.ly/3NXtJHr
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.…
Check out the article ‘Discovering the Hidden Gems of Fort Erie’ that was featured in the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, and the National Post. To view the full article click here.