Dream Center delivers gifts to 400 local kids amid rising need
More than 400 children in Greater Fort Erie will receive gifts through the Crystal Ridge Dream Center’s 2025 Christmas toy drive. Co-founder Annaliese Vetere told...
CBSA officers intercept firearm and undeclared cash at Peace Bridge
Two significant arrests at the Peace Bridge were among the results of a 60-day border enforcement surge carried out this fall, according to a news...
Murder suspect arrested after being turned back at Peace Bridge
A man wanted for murder in India was arrested at the Peace Bridge this week after being refused entry into Canada at Fort Erie, according...
Fort Erie’s Burd Sisler now Canada’s oldest living person at 110
With Margaret Romans passing away in late October at 113, Fort Erie’s Burdett “Burd” Sisler is now Canada’s oldest living person, and he remains sharp...
Federal budget could boost local health, housing and border services
With big promises on major national projects, a massive boost to the military and cuts to departments that remain somewhat vague, the federal government’s fall...
Fort Erie family of 10 deported to Nigeria Thanksgiving weekend
A Fort Erie family of 10 has been deported to Nigeria after their refugee claim was denied under federal immigration law, despite widespread community support...
Davies urges action on stalled Peace Bridge scanner
Fred Davies says a project at the Peace Bridge that started about two years ago involving state-of-the-art screening technology needs to be completed so it...
Three migrants apprehended after illegal entry via railway bridge
Three foreign nationals were intercepted by police earlier this month after attempting to cross illegally into Canada via the International Railway Bridge, the Royal Canadian...
Fort Erie celebrates Canada’s oldest man Burd Sisler on 110th birthday
Fort Erie has many jewels and one of them is a person. And that’s Burd (Burdett) Sisler, Canada’s oldest man who turns 110 years old...
RCMP arrest Cuban national after Peace Bridge border crossing attempt
A Cuban national was arrested in mid-March after attempting to enter Canada by running across the International Railway Bridge in Fort Erie. Members of the...



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