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‘Dangerously hot and humid conditions’ in Fort Erie’s forecast

5 days ago | forterieradio.ca | Kris Dubé

A heat warning is in effect for the next few days. Environment Canada says this is the first significant heat event of the season with “dangerously hot and humid conditions,” and that it is expected to last until mid-week. To combat extreme heat in the past, several cooling stations have been made available to Fort Erie residents: the Fort Erie Leisureplex, which is located at 3 Municipal Centre Drive and open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and all three branches of the Fort Erie Public Library.
Art battle hosted by FEAC ‘all about being mentally ready,’ says winner

5 days ago | forterieradio.ca | Kris Dubé

Every artist works at their own pace, but not during Saturday’s art battle at the Sanctuary Centre for the Arts in downtown Ridgeway. Hosted by Fort Erie Arts Council (FEAC), about a dozen painters took part in the competition, a time trial with three rounds to determine one winner, decided by guests casting votes. Each artist has 20 minutes to complete a piece of artwork, which is auctioned at the end of the night with proceeds being split between the artists and FEAC.
NOTL tulip festival organizers apologize for traffic and parking chaos

6 days ago | pelhamtoday.ca | Kris Dubé

The organizers of a tulip festival in early May are apologizing to the community for the many problems experienced as a result of the event. Frank Boendermaker from TASC, a tulip farm on Line 3 Road, spoke at Tuesday night’s committee-of-the-whole general meeting, acknowledging areas of improvement and concerns from neighbours that sprouted up following the spring event that drew thousands of people to their 55-acre site.
Tulip festival organizers apologize for traffic and parking chaos

1 week ago | notllocal.com | Kris Dubé

The organizers of a tulip festival in early May are apologizing to the community for the many problems experienced as a result of the event. Frank Boendermaker from TASC, a tulip farm on Line 3 Road, spoke at Tuesday night’s committee-of-the-whole general meeting, acknowledging areas of improvement and concerns from neighbours that sprouted up following the spring event that drew thousands of people to their 55-acre site.
Ford deflects urgent care concerns while touting housing progress

1 week ago | pelhamtoday.ca | Kris Dubé

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Ford deflects urgent care concerns while touting housing progress

1 week ago | thoroldtoday.ca | Kris Dubé

Premier Doug Ford, who was in Niagara Wednesday to make an announcement about provincial money to build homes in the three largest municipalities, was waylaid by a question about health care -- at the top of mind for many across the region. At a press conference in St. Catharines Ford was asked about Niagara Health’s decision to close urgent care centres in Fort Erie and Port Colborne for one day a week and on long weekends.
Ford signals no plan to intervene on Douglas Memorial urgent care cuts

1 week ago | forterieradio.ca | Kris Dubé

Premier Doug Ford does not appear to be interested in ordering Niagara Health to backtrack on its decision to close urgent care centres in Fort Erie and Port Colborne on Fridays and on long weekends this summer. Ford was in St. Catharines on Wednesday for an announcement about a combined $6.8 million being distributed to the cities of Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, and Welland for their share of the Building Faster Fund as a result of those municipalities being on pace to reach housing targets.
Niagara Transit says Fort Erie service gaps addressed in master plan

1 week ago | forterieradio.ca | Kris Dubé

Concerns raised by local politicians and other community representatives about transit service delivery are set to be addressed in Niagara Transit’s 10-year master plan. That’s according to general manager Carla Stout, who gave a virtual presentation and fielded questions on Tuesday morning, shortly before the plan was set to be considered by the transit board later that day.
‘Something for everyone’ at job fair focused on skilled trades next week

1 week ago | forterieradio.ca | Kris Dubé

People looking to get to work will have a chance to explore new opportunities at an event next week. The ‘Trade Up’ career and employment expo will take place Tuesday at Cappa College, a recent addition to the hub of education at Fort Erie International Academy (FEIA), which also includes Sheridan College at CCTT.
Town to replace trees cut down in Ridgeway last month

1 week ago | forterieradio.ca | Kris Dubé

The Town of Fort Erie is making good on a promise to replace trees that were suddenly removed from a popular gathering spot last month. About a dozen trees were cut down at Ridgeway Village Square, a town-owned site in downtown Ridgeway with a pavilion and splash pad. Following their removal, local residents and business owners voiced criticism about the incident, pointing to the maturity of the trees and the shade they provided.