Submitted by Christine Whelan July 22nd, 2021 VOL. 2 ISSUE 24 June E. Chipp, historian and author of Duty and Honour: The Stand Against the Fenians in Fort Erie, ran across the story behind the Ontario Bakery building while researching the history of the Fenian

Submitted by Christine Whelan July 22nd, 2021 VOL. 2 ISSUE 24 Crystal Beach Then:  “The Atlantic City of the Great Lakes” Happy Anniversary Crystal Beach! You are 100 Years Old! The Village of Crystal Beach, named for its crystal-clear water, was incorporated effective January 1,

Submitted by Jennifer Wilkinson July 22nd, 2021 VOL. 2 ISSUE 24 The pandemic was an extremely difficult time for everyone. Our seniors in retirement facilities likely felt the isolation most of all.  Cut off from a loved one’s regular visits, face-to-face contact from family and

The Show Submitted by Christine Whelan July 22nd, 2021 VOL. 2 ISSUE 24 The Fort Erie Arts Council is now presenting, “Through My Lens” Art Show, Exhibition of Photography. Donna MacLeod, President of the Arts Council explained the path to the latest art shows. “We

Submitted by Christine Whelan July 8th, 2021 VOL. 2 ISSUE 23 The Ontario Bakery was demolished on June 22. It’s a step in progress that has been called “bittersweet” by those who resided in the Fort Erie area during the glory days of the bakery

Submitted by Christine Whelan July 8th, 2021 VOL. 2 ISSUE 23 Crystal Beach is evolving, and the experience is coming with layers of emotion. I want to honour the youth within us, to honour that part that is grieving what is being slowly lost, giving

Submitted by Christine Whelan July 8th, 2021 VOL. 2 ISSUE 23 Links for Greener Learning has partnered with the Salvation Army and the Multicultural Centre to bring people together, using one of our most basic activities that also connects individuals to the community, enhances essential

Submitted by Christine Whelan July 8th, 2021 VOL. 2 ISSUE 23 Marcy’s Woods. This place piqued my interest as I began hearing about it while interviewing different people around my age about their parents in tribute. These parents who have passed were well-loved and their

Updated By-laws Now Some of the Best in Canada Submitted by Christine Whelan Photo by Christine Whelan JUNE 24, 2021 VOL. 2 ISSUE 22 Jamielee Vail is excited with this next step that has been taken towards a system of animal care, control and protection

NIAGARA RESPONDS WITH LONG AND SHORT TERM STRATEGIES Submitted by Christine Whelan JUNE 24, 2021 VOL. 2 ISSUE 22 Looking For Help Now Tom Insinna, Regional Councillor, posed a question to A. Jugley, Commissioner, Community Services, at the Niagara Region Public Health and Social Services