Brent is hard-working, motivated, and friendly. It was a pleasure working with him through the process of selling my home. He is a modern agent with old-fashioned manners.
—Sara G., Fort Erie
S01E09 – Sean Fleming – Adult Services Librarian, Fort Erie Public Library
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.
S01E08 – Marc Poisson – Co-Owner, The Bell Tower / Sub Culture
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.
S01E07 – Yvonne Hopkins – Manager, Fort Erie Festivals
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.
S01E06 – Angie Scott – Owner, Creative Dining by Angie
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.
[Brent did] a great job walking me through the entire process of selling our house and buying another house. He sent me multiple video messages to keep me on the loop. He even volunteered to take my dog out when I couldn’t…who does anything like that? Only Brent! He’s an amazing real estate agent!
—B. Hiyas, Fort Erie
Food Drive at Sobeys in Support of COPE
Today, my wife and I collected four carts full of donations (plus $140 in gift cards) for Community Outreach Program Erie (COPE) by hosting a food drive at the entrance of Sobeys in Fort Erie.
Anyone who made a donation was offered a free The Fort Erie Podcast tee shirt while supplies lasted.
S01E05 – Mary-Lou Ambrose-Little – Market and Events Manager, Ridgeway Farmers’ Market
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.
S01E04 – Don Irvine – Owner, The Lonely Guy Boutique
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.
S01E03 – Nick Dubanow – Councillor, Ward 2
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.