Brent Jones, Real Estate Sales Representative – RE/MAX Niagara Realty Ltd., Brokerage – Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
What do paint nights, jam nights, and a beloved fishing boat have in common? All three can be found at the BoHo Studio in downtown Ridgeway. Since the tragic passing of his partner, Debra Mallen, Rob Faragalli has been steadfast about continuing her legacy — uniting Ridgeway through art, laughter, and an uncompromising sense of community.
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Who cuts my hair, you ask? Turns out, it isn’t my mom. My barber, Mike Daigle — better known as “Mike the Barber” — joins me by phone to talk about his brand new Fort Erie barbering studio (it opened just this year), as well as the large selection of high-end men’s grooming products he carries at the Bridgeburg Gentleman’s Shoppe.
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Keith McTague and his wife, Ashlynn Ross, are partners not only in life, but business, as the co-founders of Planks Canada on Derby Road. The brand found immediate success in Crystal Beach with both tourists and local residents alike. Keith shares the value of shopping local (especially during a pandemic) as well as his love for the area and community. Also, joining me by phone is Jake Allemang, owner of MSNR Plumbing, with some tips on preparing your home for winter.
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Brent has been amazing to me and my family in helping us buy the perfect home! He has been patient and amazing while guiding us through a long distance purchase and his mastery of negotiation skills got us the price we needed. Thank you, Brent, from me and the girls!
—Rosalia Caruso, Fort Erie
Brent has been nothing short of amazing during this exciting time…our home had an offer which we accepted the first day our listing was up. We would recommend [him] to anyone buying or selling a home!
—Jake A., Ridgeway
Brent had my house sold in one week and…went above and beyond to help with anything that I needed. He did such a great job of promoting my property and communicating with me every step of the way. I would recommend him 100 times over. He was a pleasure to work with and by far the best realtor I’ve had.
—K. Nahdee, Fort Erie
As a border town, Fort Erie is home to a lot of firsts. Perhaps no one knows this better than Martha Mason, executive director of the Fort Erie Multicultural Centre as well as the Peace Bridge Newcomer Centre. Martha sheds some light on the work she does with those new to Canada, as well as what’s hiding in her trunk (and the answer just might surprise you). Also, fun fact: Martha was chosen last season by you, the listeners, to be on the show this fall.
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So, is it supposed to be said as three-thirty-five or three-three-five? Find out on this episode with Jenn Wilkinson, owner of 335 on the Ridge and The Kitchen at 335, as she reflects both on growing up in Crystal Beach and the origins of her popular Ridgeway restaurant brands. Also, find out which famous celebrity she is most often mistaken for.
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So where does the nickname “Shaggy” come from, anyway? Joining me for the season three premiere episode of The Fort Erie Podcast is Sheldon Halliday, owner and proprietor of Shaggy’s Pizza & Eats in Stevensville. Sheldon shares his thoughts on the growth of Stevensville, his favorite items on the menu, and how COVID-19 has impacted his business.
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The Fort Erie Podcast is returning for its third season of bite-sized weekly episodes, kicking off October 13, 2020. Listeners can expect a number of familiar segments, such as local news headlines, upcoming community events, Fort Erie history, and a spotlight on hot new real estate listings. And, of course, I will be joined by a new lineup of great local guests. Have a listen to this short preview of what’s to come.
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