Fort Erie residents are warned of rise in so-called ‘grandparent scams’
Police are warning the public of an increase in ‘grandparent scam’ complaints. This emergency scam targets seniors through phone calls. Fraudsters will impersonate a grandchild,...
Woman attempts U.S. entry on foot via International Railway Bridge
A woman from China was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents on May 25, 2024, after attempting to enter the United States on foot from...
Police seek public assistance investigating Crystal Beach shooting
Niagara Regional Police (NRPS) are investigating a shooting that occurred in Crystal Beach on Saturday, May 19, 2024. According to police, officers responded to a...
Niagara Regional Police conducting training exercise in Stevensville today
The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) has announced a training exercise for its Emergency Task Unit (ETU) scheduled for today, May 29, from 10 a.m....
Sider Road in Stevensville makes CAA’s ‘Worst Roads’ list
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) released its annual “Worst Roads” campaign results, highlighting Sider Road in Stevensville as the fourth worst road in Niagara Region....
Suspect arrested in connection to Fort Erie thefts
An investigation conducted by 5 District uniform officers and detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service has resulted in the arrest of a suspect linked...
GFESS student wows at Skills Ontario Competition, headed to nationals in Quebec
Autumn Wartman, a Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS) student, won the top prize for her job skill demonstration at the Skills Ontario Competition held...
Tour bus ends up in ditch on QEW near Bowen Road, no injuries reported
A tour bus travelling on the QEW went into the ditch on Friday morning. The incident occurred just before the Bowen Road exit. All 17...
New rules for Fort Erie residents crossing the Peace Bridge with their dogs
Fort Erie residents crossing the Peace Bridge with their dogs should be aware of new regulations coming into effect on August 1, 2024. The Centers...
Truck driver sentenced for smuggling $2.5 million of drugs across the border
Ajaypal Dhillon, 22, a truck driver from Scarborough, has been sentenced to 30 months in U.S. prison for smuggling merchandise across the border via the...
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