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Join Fort Erie in the 2025 City Nature Challenge!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 20, 2025

FORT ERIE, ON – The Town of Fort Erie is excited to announce our participation in the 2025 City Nature Challenge (CNC)! This international event is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together and document local biodiversity while showcasing the beauty of our natural environment.

Event Dates: April 25–28, 2025

Where: Across Fort Erie – explore your backyard, parks, trails, and waterfront!

By simply taking photos of plants, animals, and fungi in Fort...

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Send A Shout-Out to Your Favourite Crossing Guard During Crossing Guard Appreciation Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2025

FORT ERIE, ON – The Town of Fort Erie in partnership with the Ontario Traffic Council is encouraging residents to show their support and appreciation for their neighbourhood Crossing Guards during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, June 2nd - 6th, 2025.

Join us by celebrating the School Crossing Guards across the Province of Ontario in this annual event!

Help us recognize individuals across our city whose assistance helps young residents with safe daily commutes...

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Fort Erie has contracted Hetek Solutions for Acoustic Watermain Testing

PUBLIC NOTICE
March 11, 2025

FORT ERIE, ON – The Town has contracted Hetek Solutions to conduct Acoustic Watermain Testing services to assess the Town’s water distribution system for suspected leaks. Highly sensitive listening equipment is placed at multiple locations where the water distribution system is accessible from above ground, such as at valves and fire hydrants. Sound data is collected and through analysis the location of the suspected leak is identified.

When is the work scheduled?

Hetek...

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Standing Strong in the Face of Tariffs: A Collaborative Approach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2025 FORT ERIE, ON – The Town of Fort Erie is expressing concern over the recent imposition of tariffs on Canada, which will have far-reaching consequences for businesses, workers, and communities on both sides of the border.

The Town of Fort Erie, including Mayor and Council, the CAO and Senior Leadership, and local businesses, remain committed to working with Canadian and U.S. partners to alleviate the negative effects of these trade restrictions. The Town of Fort...

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Fort Erie Council Approves Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (AHCIP)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fort Erie, ON – (February 25, 2025)

The Town of Fort Erie is proud to announce that Town Council adopted the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (AHCIP) on February 10, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in the Town's ongoing efforts to increase access to affordable housing units for residents.

The implementing by-law was passed by Council on February 24, 2025, and applications for one of the three (3) incentive programs being offered through the AHCIP are...

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