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Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley passes away
Niagara Region Press Release September 26, 2025 After a long and storied career in local and provincial politics, Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley passed away in St. Catharines on Sept. 26 following a brief illness. He was 80 years old. He leaves behind a legacy of public

BREAKING: Canada Post Suspends Mail Delivery Nationwide Due to CUPW Strike
September 25, 2025 Today, Canada Post has announced that due to a national strike launched by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), its operations have come to a halt across the country. This strike is in response to recent government announcements about Canada Post’s

The Fort Erie Public Library’s Debbie Ashworth: Wrapping Up 50 Years of Service, “It’s Been a Great Ride.”
Christine Whelan, September 18th, 2025 • Volume 7 • Issue 1 Many recognize the face of, and look forward to seeing, Debbie Ashworth as they walk through the doors of a local library branch. Her role has changed over the five decades, finishing up as

From Highland Dance to Triathlons: Local Athlete Carly Zanatta Qualifies for the Ironman World Championship
Millicent Simonics, September 18th, 2025 • Volume 7 • Issue 1 This October, Ridgeway local athlete Carly Zanatta will be among the world’s best endurance competitors at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii—a race considered the pinnacle of triathlon. For Carly, it’s more than

Kenney Jessop and The Christine Jessop Story: A Brother’s Rise From the Unimaginable
By Christine Whelan, September 18th, 2025 • Volume 7 • Issue 1 Kenney Jessop with sister, Christine The small town of Queensville, Ontario, was rocked to its core on New Year’s Eve 1984, when nine-year-old Christine Jessop’s body was found, three months after she had

Northern Roads takes the Wheel at Bill’s Toyota
New ownership aims to build on the Pasincky family legacy with dealership improvements, community involvement, and a focus on Fort Erie’s future. Alexa Ford, FEO CEO Luciano Butera, along with his partners, COO Moe Eftekhari and vice-president Matt Butcher, say they are excited and honoured

Cows, Cameos, and Country Charm: A Fort Erie Celebration
Christine Whelan, FEO, September 18, 2025 The Fort Erie Observer is thrilled to share that Cows Come Home, which premiered on Bell Fibe TV1 on June 11, is making its way to Fort Erie for a special screening and celebration on Sunday, October 5! This

HOSPICE NIAGARA FORT ERIE ‘WILLSON HOUSE’ 42 KING STREET, FORT ERIE ONTARIO
PRE-QUALIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTORS have successfully submitted bids with respect to a new 10-room hospice building in Fort Erie.Bids were received no later than 2 pm, Thursday, July 10th, 2025, to the following results: GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESULT (plus applicable taxes) Brouwer Construction (1981) Ltd. $9,860,352.00 1880

Further Cuts to Urgent Care Centre Hours Unacceptable
Christine Whelan, FEO, June 26, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 21 After receiving news of further reductions to the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) hours for Fort Erie and Port Colborne this summer, Mayor Redekop, Mayor Steele, and MPP Wayne Gates held a press conference on Wednesday,

Fort Erie Seniors Step Out to Give Back and Connect
Keasha Maile, FEO, June 26, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 21 The Fort Erie Senior Citizens’ Advisory Committee hosted its free annual Seniors Stepping Out! event on June 14, offering more than 200 local seniors a chance to connect, socialize, and explore volunteer opportunities within the