GOOD NEWS!
Bullet News has just reported that Fort Erie is now in a minor building boom. According to a report prepared for Fort Erie Town Council, 29 building permits were issued in the first quarter of 2014....
View ArticleONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD BECOMES A WEAPON
At the Monday, May 5 meeting of Fort Erie's Council in Committee, the spectre of the OMB figured large in the discussion - not as a possible solution to a problem between the planning department and...
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INDUSTRIAL LAND TOWN WANTS TO BUY ASSESSED AT $150K BY MPAC
My Editorial Assistant, Harley does not understand that I have things to write on this blog.The "vacant" industrial property that belongs to racetrack owner Nordic El-Ad is on the docket to be bought...
View ArticleVOLUNTEERS BEWARE! YOU COULD BE ON THE HOOK FOR LEGAL EXPENSES IF YOU'RE SUED
Members of the three BIAs, Committee of Adjustment, Property Standards and Library Board are responsible for their own legal expenses if they are sued for conflict of interest.This information went on...
View ArticleSPEAKING OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Long-time conflict-challenged Martha Lockwood has come alive to report her findings regarding the Bay Beach situation on that Facebook group commandeered by the ninjas:"Steve you said in a previous...
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WELCOME BACK
The shutters are coming down; lawns and gardens are being spruced up; and snowbirds have returned from warmer climes. Yes, it's the beginning of the summer season in Crystal Beach and all over North...
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YOU CAN EXHALE NOW, THE TOADS ARE BACK.
The Bay Beach Properties (at least the south portion) are safe from sale or development until at least after the Municipal Election on October 27.That is thanks to a bold move by four councillors on...
View ArticleI WAS ON MY WAY TO THE BEACH WHEN...
I was pulled over by the nicest Niagara Police Officer I have ever encountered.But, enough of that. I was on my way to see if the Molinaro sign was really down and if they left behind the frame for the...
View ArticleJUST AS I HAD HOPED ...
UPDATE: Steve Boyd has registered as a candidate in the Ward 5 Councillor's race. Great news! Mr. Boyd now has the opportunity to back up his opinions on the future of Crystal Beach. Also, a Mark...
View ArticleNOW, THIS IS THE WAY TO ATTRACT JOBS TO A COMMUNITY
Now that long ago, my home town, Buffalo, was mired in corruption, nepotism and graft. The city went steadily downward for several decades. It was one of the reasons I left. Very discouraging to see...
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CRYSTAL BEACH BIKE FEST
You've seen the bicycles as you enter Crystal Beach. Now, become part of a new tradition:This weekend Celebrate FATHER's day early...Bring Dad down June 13, 14 to the Crystal Beach Bicycle...
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WELL, WELL, WELL
Hot Dog Alley alive with people once again. How great is that?Thanks to the efforts of Phil Smith and others, the Crystal Beach Bicycle Festival was a major success. People are catching on to the fact...
View ArticleTHIS COUNCIL LISTENS TO THE PEOPLE
BREAKING NEWS:Judge in Conflict of Interest case against the four councillors dies. Superior Court Judge Barry Matheson died Monday following complications from heart surgery. Despite Rick Shular and...
View ArticleREDEKOP and MARTIN to Announce
Former Fort Erie mayor Wayne Redekop will announce his intention to run for mayor on June 24. Current mayor-by-five votes, Doug Martin, will announce his intention on Monday.A betting person would take...
View ArticleREDEKOP'S IN; MARTIN OUT
No big surprise. It has been rumoured for months that former Fort Erie mayor Wayne Redekop was going to return to local politics for an encore performance. And Doug Martin has announced that he will...
View ArticleAROUND THE TOWN
Busy morning in Ridgeway/Crystal Beach. Lots of garage sales. Went to the annual one at the Crystal Beach Tennins and Yacht Club and it did not disappoint. Hot though. Sat in the car waiting for my...
View ArticleFlush This!
As many already know, I have a history of bowel problems. I have often been told that I'm full of s#%t. With that in mind, I followed up on a suggestion by my doctor to have a colonoscopy. In fact, it...
View ArticleANOTHER THING PEOPLE OF FORT ERIE DON'T TALK ABOUT
I'm getting tired of a small minority blaming everything that is wrong with Fort Erie on four councilors. These uninformed zombies of the internet take their talking points from a couple of local...
View ArticleWHAT'S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT A PARKING LOT?
You'd think that the parking lot on the South side of Erie Road from Derby to Ashwood was public property the way some people are carrying on about its recent sale. Next, they'll be appealing to the...
View ArticleTHIBERT INVOLVED IN SALE OF RACE TRACK LANDS. ISN'T THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST?
"I am the general manager of the Fort Erie Economic Development and Tourism Corporation and the Chief Operating Officer of the Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium. I have been involved in the potential...
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