For decades, The Barrel has been a staple of Fort Erie dining. In this season two finale episode of The Fort Erie Podcast, Dino Kentros, owner, reflects on the dedication of his staff, the most crowd-pleasing items on the menu, and the origins of this successful family business. Also, to end the season, I am giving away a $50 gift card. Tune in for details!

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• Welcome…00:00.
• Local Headlines…01:14.
• Fort Erie Q&A…02:30.
• Dino Kentros…03:20.
• Fort Erie History…10:13.
• Season Recap…10:53.
• $50 Giveaway…12:47.

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COVID-19 means big changes at the Fort Erie Race Track this year, including the delay of its 123rd racing season. Antonietta Culic, manager of marketing and media relations, joins me for an interview in two parts — an update on the race track, as well as reflecting on some highlights from 2019. Also joining me is James Culic, perhaps best known for his opinion pieces in Niagara this Week.

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• Welcome…00:00.
• Local Headlines…00:44.
• Fort Erie Q&A…02:08.
• Antonietta Culic…03:56.
• Real Estate Tip…11:09.
• James Culic…12:36.

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Voted by listeners as their favorite guest of season one, Phil Smith joins me for a second time on The Fort Erie Podcast. We discuss what’s new and exciting at his restaurant, South Coast Cookhouse, as well as the state of various developments throughout Crystal Beach.

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• Welcome…00:00.
• Health Heroes…00:58.
• Local Headlines…02:31.
• Fort Erie Q&A…03:50.
• Phil Smith…05:00.
• Real Estate Tip…12:51.

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What makes Fort Erie such a great place to be? If you ask Bobby Singh, co-owner of Garrison Club, he’ll tell you that our town is a place that accepts you for who you are. Featuring a spacious and low-key environment to have a drink, dance, or even play pool, the Garrison Club is doubling down on its efforts in 2020 to be a leader in hosting community gatherings.

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• Welcome…00:00.
• Win a Tee Shirt…01:50.
• Health Heroes…02:04.
• Local Headlines…03:35.
• Bobby Singh…04:21.
• Fort Erie History…12:36.

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If you ever need a film buff for movie trivia night (once things return to normal), you should probably try reaching out to Pat Inneo. A relative newcomer to Greater Fort Erie, Pat is the proud owner and operator of The Ridge Film House, which features two comfort-focused auditoriums, independent and second-run films, delicious concessions, and the perfect location – right in the heart of downtown Ridgeway.

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• Welcome…00:00.
• Win a Tee Shirt…00:40.
• Health Heroes…01:21.
• Local Headlines…03:07.
• Fort Erie Q&A…03:34.
• Pat Inneo…04:40.
• Real Estate Tip…12:17.
• Call Me…13:23.

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George McDermott, town councillor, joins me for a candid discussion. He shares what, in his estimation, are the greatest challenges facing his ward and what the Town of Fort Erie is doing to address those challenges. A relative newcomer to local politics, George is filled with optimism for the future of our town. Also joining me by phone is local Fort Erie resident Drew Gauthier, host of A Podcast with Goat.

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• Welcome…00:00.
• Win a Tee Shirt…01:33.
• Health Heroes…02:23.
• George McDermott…04:56.
• Real Estate Tip…11:19.
• Drew Gauthier…12:59.

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From a terrifying car accident to owning and operating her own business, Sarah Morin shares her journey to opening Fort Erie’s Fantastic Gymnastics. This former competitive gymnast turned entrepreneur now offers exciting programs and summer day camps for children of all ages and skill levels right in the heart of Bridgeburg. Also joining me is Noel Leboeuf with an update on the inaugural Fort Erie Pride event, coming to town this June.

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• Welcome…00:00.
• Local Headlines…02:14.
• Hot New Listing…03:24.
• Fort Erie Q&A…03:52.
• Sarah Morin…04:34.
• Real Estate Tip…11:23.
• Noel Leboeuf…12:47.

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When I asked listeners who they’d like to hear from this season on The Fort Erie Podcast, one listener nominated Connie Charron, president of the Fort Erie Conservation Club. More than just a park in Stevensville, the FECC offers hall rentals, woodworking, darts, hiking trails, and more. Also joining me is local digital marketing expert Andréa Jones, to talk about how Fort Erie business owners can leverage social media to engage with their customers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

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• Welcome…00:00.
• Local Headlines…00:55.
• Hot New Listing…01:53.
• Fort Erie Q&A…02:21.
• Connie Charron…03:26.
• Fort Erie History…09:48.
• Andréa Jones…12:35.

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Do you remember what you were doing when you were three years old? If you were anything like Rob Rolston, you were probably learning to master your very first instrument. From strings to brass to percussion to vocals, Fort Erie School of Music offers an environment for musicians of all ages and skill levels to learn and have fun.

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• Welcome…00:00.
• Local Headlines…01:41.
• Hot New Listing…03:11.
• Fort Erie Q&A…03:48.
• Rob Rolston…04:32.
• Real Estate Tip…12:08.
• Community Events…12:49.

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When most people think of the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre, daycare is the first thing that comes to mind. But did you know that the FENFC offers a wide variety of programs for all stages of life, including opportunities for education, employment, and a healthy lifestyle? Jennifer Dockstader, executive director of the FENFC, joins me to talk about community programming and some her favorite annual events.

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• Welcome…00:00.
• Local Headlines…01:10.
• Hot New Listing…02:45.
• Fort Erie Q&A…03:10.
• Jennifer Dockstader…04:04.
• Fort Erie History…11:14.
• Community Events…11:58.

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