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...
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...
Local train expert explores Fort Erie’s fascinating railway history
A local train expert was a special guest at the Bertie Historical Society’s monthly meeting on Wednesday night, sharing facts about some unique pieces of...
Conversations about future of Coal Docks expected to take place this year
The Coal Docks property along the Niagara River is a popular swimming and fishing spot that one day could see a bit of an overhaul,...
CBSA and RCMP intercept human smuggling attempt in Fort Erie
A joint effort by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has thwarted a human smuggling operation near the...
Two Italian citizens apprehended trying to enter U.S. from Fort Erie via train bridge
Two people attempting to enter the United States unlawfully via the International Railway Bridge were apprehended by American border guards last week. In a news...
Niagara Railway Museum on the right track honouring Fort Erie’s railway legacy
Fort Erie has a rich railway history dating back to the 1800s and remains important as the Canadian end of the International Railway Bridge to...
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...
Fort Erie Railway Museum celebrates 50th anniversary with plaque unveilings
The Fort Erie Railway Museum celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sunday, May 26, at its 400 Central Avenue location. The celebration included the unveiling of...



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