Peace Bridge duty-free shop reopens under new owners
A family company from Quebec has taken over the duty-free shop at the Fort Erie end of the Peace Bridge, reopening it on June 1...
ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [June 29-July 5, 2026]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between June 29 and July 5, 2026. Upcoming events can be submitted...
Peace Bridge officers accused of unlawfully denying family asylum
A Federal Court challenge filed June 17 accuses Peace Bridge officers of unlawfully denying a mother’s asylum claim and sending her family to a U.S....
Marijuana seized from chocolate shipment at Peace Bridge
U.S. border officers say more than 1,600 pounds of marijuana were found in a commercial shipment listed as chocolate at the Peace Bridge. The shipment,...
Museum strategic plan developed with a sense of urgency
When Clark Bernat arrived as Fort Erie’s new manager of museum and cultural services earlier this year, he didn’t have the luxury of settling in...
Fort Erie man pleads guilty to smuggling meth, fentanyl
A 57-year-old Fort Erie man has pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court to importing controlled substances after drugs were found during an inspection at the...
Shiver delivers: Peace Bridge school fair brings families indoors
A rainy Saturday pushed Peace Bridge Public School’s market and fair inside the halls, but principal Liz Lateef told Fort Erie Radio that keeping everyone...
Fort Erie woman beats ‘astronomical’ odds with life-saving transplant
Erika Reece had a two per cent chance of finding a kidney that could save her, and now she helps dialysis patients face the same...
Police say Tuesday weapons threat near Peace Bridge ‘unfounded’
Niagara Parks Police say a reported weapons threat near the Peace Bridge was “unfounded,” but caused Tuesday morning road closures in areas near Mather Arch....
Ford’s Bill 98 gives Councillor Noyes ‘Big Brother’ vibes
The Town of Fort Erie will be both sharing its concerns and seeking clarification on the Province’s Bill 98. Presenting to council at the April...



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