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...
Community Living Fort Erie celebrating in May with several events
“Community Living Month is a time to celebrate inclusion, raise awareness, and affirm that everyone deserves to live with dignity, choice, and belonging.” May is...
Bangladeshi man charged with murder arrested at the Peace Bridge
A 57-year-old man from Bangladesh who admitted to facing a murder charge in his home country was arrested by U.S. border officers last week after...
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...
Peace Bridge to remain steady as other Niagara crossings increase rates
The Peace Bridge will not see toll increases this spring, even as rates are set to rise at three other Niagara River border crossings beginning...
Canadians rally near Peace Bridge to voice concerns over Trump’s tariffs
More than 100 people braved the pouring rain on Wednesday evening to take part in a rally near the Peace Bridge to share their dismay...
ROUNDUP | What’s happening in Fort Erie this week? [March 31-April 6, 2025]
What follows is a list of community events happening in Greater Fort Erie between March 31 and April 6, 2025. Upcoming events can be submitted...
Flag raising, Peace Bridge illuminated for World Autism Day
The Town of Fort Erie will mark World Autism Day with a flag-raising ceremony at town hall on Wednesday at 9 a.m. The event is...
Group in Buffalo inviting Fort Erie to rally against ‘foolish’ tariffs
“Dangerous and foolish.” This is how a grassroots group from Buffalo, N.Y. is describing tariffs being imposed by U.S. president Donald Trump ahead of a...
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...



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