The Fort Erie Podcast

Fort Erie's biggest celebrities | Stevensville RAM Rodeo coming to Montasola Farms | Get your fill of freeze-dried munchies at The Manic Maker (interview with Dana Nadeau) | Try that in a small town | Aliens exist | Tons of potential in the north end (interview cont.) | Home Show Reno and Design, The Plaice, and Miller's Auto Recycling are hiring | We might be getting a Dairy Queen after all | Hav...

Does anyone still go to Planet Fitness? | Specialty silicone coming to Fort Erie | Rate hikes and market trends | Ridgeway parents are raising monsters | Courtney Vander Meer invites you to check out Courtney's Crêpes (interview) | We aren't getting a Dairy Queen | Don't root for American teams? | Town gets a new website Call the Byrd Box: 289-599-BYRD (2973)

Celebrating an unusual milestone (feat. Stephen Passero) | The curious tale of Ed Delahanty | Get your messages in early | Mistakes happen (feat. Tina Tourountzas, Dino Kentros) | Fort Erie Race Track, Town of Fort Erie, and Bill's Collision are hiring | Have you tried Google Maps? | Folks in Crystal Beach have lots to say (feat. Phil Smith, Keith McTague) | It's a bop Call the Byrd Box: 289-599-B...

Do you eat enough burritos? | Enormous tree crushes a house | Beware of mail that appears to be handwritten | The same terrible road gets nominated again | Improvements to Fort Erie's north end (interview with George McDermott) | Leaving a message for the town | Leisureplex opened its doors 27 years ago | Handy person needed to fix a toilet | Waiting for a response Call the Byrd Box: 289-599-BYRD...

I am Canadian | No more steak and cheese | Ashley Gibson proudly supports the Community Crew (interview) | Canusa Logistics, Rizzo's, and the SPCA are hiring | How do you spell Burleigh? | Gibson & Reitboeck LLP embraces new technology (interview cont.) | Don't miss the fireworks | Come hang out with me today Call the Byrd Box: 289-599-BYRD (2973)

Mayor Wayne Redekop testifies before House of Commons | Did the lights just flicker? | Lee Siegel is Tom Collins in Rent (interview) | Fort Erie man kicks police in the chest | The worst road in Fort Erie | Introducing the Zen Body Project (interview with Jennifer McCready) | The future of Bridgeburg | A small correction Call the Byrd Box: 289-599-BYRD (2973)

Awful Father's Day gift ideas | Don't get injured after 10 pm | Watch out for potholes | Little Red Coffee celebrates its first anniversary (interview with Les Lakewood) | Two callers go head-to-head in an intense trivia battle | More interest rate hikes to come | Tutti Frutti on repeat | Annual car show at Safari Niagara | No dad wants a diffuser Call the Byrd Box: 289-599-BYRD (2973)

Am I the jerk? | Defending Bertie Township in 1866 | Fort Erie Transit, Vaticano, and A1 Quality Roofing are hiring | Allegations of a toxic work environment | Stay tuned | Maxsym Small Engine Repair wants to tune up your lawnmower (interview with JP Beauvais) | Win $50 to Brimstone Brewing Company | The perfect starter home in Crescent Park | What's a mystical market? | There's always something t...

Let's celebrate our unsung heroes | Marc Poisson updates us on his condition (interview) | Public support for our local hospital | Mary-Lou Ambrose-Little welcomes you back to Stevensville Farmers' Market (interview) | A short interruption | Do spiders eat chickens? | Down payment help is available for renters | What's happening in downtown Stevensville? (interview cont.) | Go buy some sandwiches...

Thunder Bay Snack Bar is gone | Breakfast Beacon, Crescent Park Lodge, and Fort Erie Public Library are hiring | Dumpster diving for cardboard boxes | This former Fort Erie resident can kick rocks | Resurrecting an old feature | Salvation Army needs our help (interview with Anne Watters) | Back when the lowest price was the law | Noise bylaw controversy | Tell me a knock-knock joke Call the Byrd B...

How often do you order pizza? | MPP Wayne Gates has a complaint | There's no such thing as boneless chicken wings | James Culic welcomes you back to the Fort Erie Race Track (interview) | Home prices are on the rise again | Searching for a decent basketball court | Catch some live music this holiday weekend | I make no promises Call the Byrd Box: 289-599-BYRD (2973)

As I say so long for now to regular listeners in this farewell episode, I am joined by  Stephen Passero, who was my first-ever guest  on  The Fort Erie Podcast . Stephen returns to discuss his latest role as the vice president of Fort Erie Festivals and more. Welcome …00:00. Local Headlines …01:01. Hot New Listing …02:44. Fort Erie Q&A …03:18. Stephen Passero …04:03. So Long For Now …11:28. Get th...

The last time Mary-Lou was my guest , we sat across the table from each other at the Scuttlebutt in Stevensville. This was before masks were commonplace and indoor dining faced public health restrictions. Today, she returns to  The Fort Erie Podcast  to talk about her involvement with the Stevensville Farmers' Market and the economic development of downtown Stevensville. Welcome …00:00. Local Head...

A self-proclaimed personal stylist, body confidence coach, and fashionista, Jamal Mills-Alexander is the proud owner of Jamazing Boutique in downtown Ridgeway. She joins me to discuss moving her retail operation from Port Colborne to Fort Erie and how the growth of her business has mirrored her own development as an entrepreneur. Welcome …00:00. Giveaway …00:33. Local Headlines …01:07. Hot New Lis...

Longtime listeners of  The Fort Erie Podcast  are sure to recognize  Phil Smith, a three-peat guest of the show . Phil joins me today with fresh insights on the growth of our town and what's next for Crystal Beach. Welcome …00:00. Local Headlines …00:42. Hot New Listing …02:34. Fort Erie Q&A …03:14. Phil Smith …04:25. Community Events …12:22. Get the show notes (and links) here: https://buywithbre...

James Culic, local reporter and columnist with  Niagara this Week ,  has previously contributed short rants  to  The Fort Erie Podcast . No stranger to controversy, James joins me today to reflect on our town, his accolades, and some of his most popular articles over the years (for better or for worse). Welcome …00:00. Local Headlines …01:05. Hot New Listing …02:56. Fort Erie Q&A …03:49. James Cul...

The Fort Erie Podcast  debuts its fifth and final (for now) season today. In the first of six brand new episodes this year, mother-daughter team Carol and Alexandra LaCivita announce some big news regarding the future of The Village Boutique in Ridgeway. Welcome …00:00. Farewell Season …00:32. Local Headlines …01:19. Hot New Listing …02:38. Fort Erie Q&A …03:20. Alexandra & Carol LaCivita …04:05....

Yes, it's true. The Fort Erie Podcast will be returning for its fifth season, but it will be the final season for now. Join your host, Brent Jones, on February 15, 2022, for the first of six brand new episodes of The Fort Erie Podcast , prior to the much-anticipated arrival of his newborn daughter in April (at which time, podcasting will be going on the backburner). True to form, this season will...

Crystal Beach has no shortage of budding entrepreneurs. Just ask Teresa Masotti, owner of Blushing Bride on Derby Road. Her boutique approach to wedding gowns has earned her praise from brides all over Niagara. She joins me for the season finale episode of  The Fort Erie Podcast  to discuss how Blushing Bride came to be and what brides can expect when booking a fitting. Welcome …00:00. Win $50 to...

Jarvis Street is now home to the fifth Neon Crab location across Ontario. Phil Cudmore, tattoo artist and studio director, joins me to discuss how he got into tattooing, how the industry has evolved, and what to expect when booking with Neon Crab. Welcome …00:00. Win $50 to Lucky Stryx… 00:34. Local Headlines …01:11. Fort Erie Job Leads …04:17. Phil Cudmore …05:07. Community Events …12:46. Get the...

When Gary O'Brien first visited Ridgeway, he knew right then that this was where he'd retire. What he didn't realize at the time was that he and his son, Matt, would end up operating one of the most popular bar and grills in town. From the flavors of wings — can you say, Fuhgeddaboudit ? — to treating staff and customers like family, Gary shares the secret ingredients that make Trailside so succes...

From community gardens to shelter for refugees, the Matthew House is a force for good in Fort Erie. John Mtshede, once a refugee claimant himself, joins me to talk about his role as executive director and the support his non-profit has received from our town. Welcome …00:00. Win $50 to Lucky Stryx… 00:35. Local Headlines …01:20. Hot New Listing …02:31. Fort Erie Q&A …03:20. John Mtshede …04:28. Co...

It's no secret that, since opening early in 2020, Casa Hugo has quickly become a favorite dinner spot for tourists and locals alike. But its owner and operator, David Bergeron, has faced many challenges and shutdowns due to the public health crisis. David joins me to talk about his vision for Casa Hugo and the future of Crystal Beach. Welcome …00:00. Win $50 to Lucky Stryx… 00:59. Local Headlines...

Ashley Gibson, family law and real estate lawyer and partner in Gibson & Reitboeck, hops on the podcast with me to discuss growing up in Fort Erie, some of her earliest legal influences, and why everyone over the age of majority should have a will. Welcome …00:00. Win $50 to Lucky Stryx… 01:17. Local Headlines …02:00. Hot New Listing …03:35. Fort Erie Q&A …04:31. Ashley Gibson …05:17. Community Ev...

Never without a positive thing to say, Jennifer McCready joins me today to discuss body positivity, mental health, and the impact of her work with Lady Luck Photography Studio. Welcome …00:00. Win $50 to Lucky Stryx… 00:45. Local Headlines …01:14. Win a $3,000 Vacation …02:27. Fort Erie Job Leads …04:16. Jennifer McCready …05:16. Community Events …13:03. Get the show notes (and links) here: https:...