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.
• Community Events…12:03.

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…01:45.
• Hot New Listing…03:17.
• Fort Erie Q&A…04:01.
• David Bergeron…04:57.
• Community Events…12:37.

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 Events…13:04.

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.

When most people think of Salvation Army, they think of thrift shopping. But our local Salvation Army in Fort Erie offers so much more. Anne Watters, manager, joins me to discuss the various community services available to residents in our town.

• Welcome…00:00.
• Win $50 to Lucky Stryx…01:08.
• Local Headlines…01:45.
• Hot New Listing…03:20.
• Fort Erie Q&A…04:26.
• Anne Watters…05:13.
• Community Events…12:46.

Who doesn’t love milkshakes, hot dogs, and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches? In this episode, I speak with Shane Therrien, better known as Big Pappi, about the success he’s found serving up delicious comfort food on Derby Road in Crystal Beach.

• Welcome…00:00.
• Win $50 to Lucky Stryx…00:34.
• Local Headlines…01:21.
• Hot New Listing…02:19.
• Fort Erie Job Leads…03:30.
• Shane Therrien…05:07.
• Community Events…12:49.

In this season four premiere episode, Shawn Murphy, owner of Your Farm Gate in Ridgeway, joins me to discuss his take on ethically and sustainably farmed food. Also, I announce two giveaways: First, tune in to The Fort Erie Podcast every week this fall for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Lucky Stryx in Fort Erie. There is a total of $500 of gift certificates to be won. Then second, I am running a contest to win a $3,000 vacation package. The draw will be held in January. To enter, buy or sell residential real estate in Niagara with me before the end of the year.

• Welcome…00:00.
• Win $50 to Lucky Stryx…00:42.
• Win a $3,000 Vacation…01:53.
• Local Headlines…02:32.
• Fort Erie Q&A…03:50.
• Shawn Murphy…05:01.
• Community Events…12:50.

The Fort Erie Podcast is returning for its fourth season of bite-sized weekly episodes, kicking off September 14, 2021. Listeners can expect a number of familiar segments, such as local news headlines, upcoming community events, and a brand new lineup of great local guests. Also, do you enjoy bowling? Because with each new episode this fall, I’ll be giving away a $50 gift certificate to Lucky Stryx. That’s a total of $500 in gift certificates, but you’ll have to tune in each week to win. Check out this short preview of what’s to come.

Yes, there will be a fourth season of The Fort Erie Podcast…I promise. I just don’t know when exactly it will happen. In this short episode, I offer listeners an explanation as to why I am delaying the production and release of season four. Simply put, the provincial stay-at-home order (not to mention the pandemic at large) has made it virtually impossible to cover local news and events.

Same goes for small business owners in our town. It’s tough for them to talk with me about what makes their businesses great when they’re being forced to keep their doors shut for an indefinite period of time. But this won’t last forever. Sooner or later, things will begin to return to normal and, when that day comes, I’ll be ready and waiting to get the ball rolling on season four.