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Fort Erie Council Approves 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 17, 2024

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) mandates the creation, implementation, maintenance, and documentation of a multi-year accessibility plan. This plan outlines an organization’s strategy to prevent and remove barriers while meeting the legislation's requirements.

The Town of Fort Erie adopted its first Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP) in 2013, followed by the second MYAP in 2019...

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Canada Post Service Disruption

UPDATED as of December 17, 2024 at 10:15 a.m.

Canada Post will resume postal delivery services as of December 17, 2024. Please continue to enjoy the convenience and speed of the Town's digital services by registering for your myFE eBilling account, and joining our email list and follow our social media channels for important ongoing updates. 

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FORT ERIE (November 27, 2024) -

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has taken strike action which started on Friday,...

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Fort Erie: A Community for Everyone unveils new public dashboard

Council receives annual update on the 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan

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FORT ERIE (August 15, 2024) – On August 12, 2024, Council received an update on the progress made over the past year on the 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan (CSP) goals and initiatives. Council also received exciting details about the new Public Dashboard unveiled today.

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“The dashboard will help build trust and manage expectations as we communicate progress for each key pillar and initiative of the...

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Fort Erie Celebrates Grand Opening of $3 Million Facility

Holland Power Services unveils their new 13,000 sq. ft. facility

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FORT ERIE (August 13, 2024)—The Town of Fort Erie is thrilled to announce the official unveiling of Holland Power Services' new 13,000 sq. ft. facility, which represents a significant $3 million investment in our local economy.

Holland Power Services (HPS) is a Canadian company that provides emergency power restoration services, usually due to severe weather events. HPS maintains a fleet of over 425 line trucks...

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Second Round of StopGap Ramps Ready for Use

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FORT ERIE (August 12, 2024)—The Town of Fort Erie Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) continues to work on ways to make our community more accessible.

In 2023, a pilot project was undertaken in partnership with the StopGap Foundation to provide a temporary ramp into stores that have one step between 2” and 9”.

The pilot project resulted in nine businesses improving access into their buildings. In 2024, Council approved a second round, open to the entire community for...

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