Peace Bridge, other Niagara border crossings affected by CrowdStrike IT outage
The Peace Bridge was backed up further than usual on Friday as a global tech outage caused problems at the border. Airlines, hospitals, banking and...
Circle of Art in Crystal Beach celebrates 10-year anniversary
At the first Friends of Crystal Beach (FOCB) Circle of Art event in 2015, 13 artists participated. But a decade later, the event at Queen’s...
Fort Erie now offers civil marriage ceremonies at town hall
Couples can now say “I do” at town hall. There is a $130 license fee which must be paid with cash or debit, and applicants...
Ministry of Transportation ‘reviewing collision history’ of QEW in Fort Erie
The province is considering adding safety barriers to a stretch of the QEW in Fort Erie. In an emailed statement, Tanya Blazina, a senior media...
Robson reappointed to Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority Board
Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the appointments of 17 individuals to various positions within the transportation sector. Among the notable appointments is...
Border rule changes for dogs facing pushback, could be delayed
New changes to the border that would prevent people from bringing their dogs across the Peace Bridge without meeting certain requirements may be going back...
Hamilton man rams police cruisers in vehicle stolen from Fort Erie
On July 10, an incident involving a stolen vehicle resulted in charges laid against a 33-year-old man from Hamilton. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported...
Fort Erie LCBO locations to remain closed as focus shifts to supermarkets, online
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has walked back their plan to open select retailers across the province, which means all LCBO stores in...
Matthew House’s community garden blooming thanks to generous donation
The garden at Matthew House is much more than a collection of plants. Fort Erie’s Matthew House, located at 183 Central Avenue, is a non-profit...
Niagara’s Mobile Closet provides relief for guests at Friendship Centre event
Every little bit helps in today’s tough economic times. And one opportunity that provided some financial relief on Wednesday was a visit from Start Me...



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