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,...
Wanted Venezuelan man denied entry at Fort Erie border
A Venezuelan man wanted in the United States for attempted murder was denied entry into Canada at the Peace Bridge border crossing in Fort Erie...
High winds cause ‘significant breakage’ to Lake Erie ice boom
Large formations of ice flowing from Lake Erie into the Niagara River are a result of a breakage in the ice boom. The boom was...
Peace Bridge lit up in Buffalo Bills colours for championship game
The Peace Bridge has been illuminated in Buffalo Bills colours over the weekend in celebration of the team’s Conference Championship game this Sunday, according to...
‘Just keep going’: 100-year-old Fort Erie woman offers advice for longevity
Joan Edwards is one of the very few local residents who can reminisce about the first day the Peace Bridge opened to the public. This...
Province to ‘enhance security along the Niagara River’
The provincial government has announced a new initiative designed to enhance border security. A news release says Operation Deterrence is the province’s preparedness and planning...
No injuries in ‘minor fire’ at local restaurant on Saturday
There were no injuries when Southsides Bar and Grill had to be evacuated Saturday afternoon due to a “minor fire,” says Niagara Regional Police (NRP)...
Replaced portions of breakwall in Fort Erie proving to be resilient, says Niagara Parks
Newly replaced portions of the breakwall have withstood recent weather events in Fort Erie, including overnight Sunday and into Monday morning when high winds were...
New rules in place at Peace Bridge related to ‘flagpoling’
A practice used by people using immigration services at the border is being cracked down on by the federal government. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)...
Surfing Santa arrives by helicopter to put on a Christmas spectacle
At about 1 p.m. on Monday when John Fulton was minutes away from setting sail in the waters of Lake Erie and the Niagara River,...



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