July 17, 2026 Due to the current Heat Advisory, residents are reminded that open-air burning is prohibited under the Town of Fort Erie Burning By-law. This includes the burning of: brush/yard waste, leaves, wood and other materials. These restrictions are in place to help protect

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT ERIE, ON (July 16, 2026)  Poor Air Quality Public Notice Due to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke, the Town of Fort Erie has temporarily closed or cancelled the following programs and facilities for today (Thursday, July 16) until further

July 16, 2026 With the current poor air quality affecting Fort Erie, it’s important to remember that our pets can be impacted too. Smoke and fine particles can irritate their eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, just as they do for people. Here are some ways

July 15, 2026 Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an orange-level air quality warning for Niagara Region as smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario moves into the area. Poor air quality may persist into Friday. With a heat alert also in effect for the region, health risks may increase.   Niagara Region Public Health recommends the

Residents urged to stay indoors as poor air quality expected to continue through Friday July 15, 2026 FORT ERIE – Wildfire smoke drifting south from active forest fires in northwestern Ontario has prompted an air quality warning for Fort Erie and much of southern Ontario,