You might know Phil Smith as the owner of South Coast Cookhouse. You might also know him as a realtor who, at the age of eighteen, won his first residential listings by mowing lawns in Crystal Beach. What you might not know is that he is also a Crystal Beach BIA board member. In this season finale episode of The Fort Erie Podcast, Phil shares his optimism for the future of Crystal Beach and the Town of Fort Erie as a whole.

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• Win $50…starts at 00:00.
• Hot New Listings…starts at 01:55.
• Interview…starts at 03:29.
• Community Events…starts at 10:52.

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Magazines, eBooks, movies, video games, music…it turns out, Fort Erie Public Library offers our town so much more than books. With three branches in Greater Fort Erie, and a monthly calendar packed with free events and activities for all ages, Sean Fleming shares some of what makes our library an awesome place to be.

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• Welcome…starts at 00:00.
• Hot New Listings…starts at 01:39.
• Announcement…starts at 02:57.
• Interview…starts at 04:14.
• Community Events…starts at 11:28.

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What do drag shows, karaoke, rock concerts, safe spaces, and line dancing all have in common? The answer? Residents of Fort Erie can find all of them (and more) at the Bell Tower, located in the heart of Bridgeburg. In episode eight of The Fort Erie Podcast, co-owner and operator Marc Poisson shares the journey he and his partner, Noel, took — selling their house, cashing in their chips, and acquiring not only an old church, but Sub Culture right around the corner.

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• Welcome…starts at 00:00.
• Hot New Listings…starts at 01:43.
• Interview…starts at 03:49.
• Community Events…starts at 11:32.

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The thirty-third annual Friendship Festival took over Mather Park this year, featuring free concerts, a midway, car shows, artists, food trucks, and so much more. In this episode, I talk with Yvonne Hopkins about the origins of the Friendship Festival and what the future holds for festivals in Fort Erie.

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• Welcome…starts at 00:00.
• Hot New Listings…starts at 01:42.
• Interview…starts at 04:02.
• Community Events…starts at 11:18.

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In case you aren’t familiar, Angie Scott is the owner and operator of Creative Dining by Angie. Born and raised in Fort Erie, and a proud member of the Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce, Angie shares with me in episode six of The Fort Erie Podcast her journey to running a small business (and feeding a small army) in a small town.

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• Welcome…starts at 00:00.
• Hot New Listings…starts at 01:13.
• Interview…starts at 04:55.
• Community Events…starts at 12:17.

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It seems that Mary-Lou Ambrose-Little is most often connected to the Ridgeway Farmers’ Market, but did you know that she’s also responsible for the Stevensville Wednesday Market and so much more? As a member of the Ridgeway Business Improvement Area (BIA), Mary-Lou is passionate about her role in the community. Join me as she and I have a chat at The Scuttlebutt in Stevensville about everything from her ties to this area to her favorite beer at Brimstone Brewing.

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• Welcome…starts at 00:00.
• Hot New Listings…starts at 01:13.
• Interview…starts at 04:21.
• Community Events…starts at 11:45.

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From a career in accounting to…his own retail venture? Join me for a discussion with Don Irvine. He’s not only the (well-dressed) owner and operator of The Lonely Guy Boutique, but also the treasurer of the Ridgeway Business Improvement Area (BIA) and a professional in real estate appraisal.

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• Welcome…starts at 00:00.
• Hot New Listings…starts at 02:11.
• Interview…starts at 04:58.
• Community Events…starts at 11:45.

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From a young age, Nick Dubanow knew he wanted to be involved in local politics. Now a Fort Erie town councillor, he isn’t the type of politician to shy away from conversation (let alone controversy). Join me for the third episode of The Fort Erie Podcast in which Nick shares his outlook on some of the town’s most pressing issues, including affordable housing and youth retention.

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• Welcome…starts at 00:00.
• Hot New Listings…starts at 01:26.
• Interview…starts at 03:29.
• Community Events…starts at 10:29.

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After relocating to Fort Erie many years ago, Tina Tourountzas founded Southsides Patio Bar and Grill with one simple vision in mind — to keep customers coming back for their “great food, amazing staff, and reasonable prices.” In my opinion, Southsides is so much more than that. From gorgeous riverside views to massive outdoor summer concerts, Tina has created something truly special for residents of Fort Erie.

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• Welcome…starts at 00:00.
• Hot New Listings…starts at 01:38.
• Interview…starts at 03:54.
• Community Events…starts at 10:44.

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The Santa Claus Parade, fireworks on Canada Day, the Fort Erie Lions Club, the Adult Literacy Council, Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Niagara, the Kinsmen Pool…is there anything this two-term former town councillor can’t do? Join me for a chat with Stephen Passero on the debut episode of The Fort Erie Podcast.

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• Welcome…starts at 00:00.
• Hot New Listings…starts at 02:00.
• Interview…starts at 04:12.
• Community Events…starts at 11:39.

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