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The Battle of Ontario is heating up, with Ottawa extending the series last night; the Bandits prepare for the NLL Semifinal; and two UB Tennis teams are off to the NCAA Tournament.

Haudenosaunee history is heavily documented, but some local experts say there are caveats since many of the ones recording events, and later studying them, haven’t been part of the culture.

With Mark Carney and his Liberal Party retaining their control of Canada’s Parliament, some Niagara Region leaders have optimism about the new Prime Minister.

With a new brand, the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is unveiling plans for a revamped downtown library along with upgrades to many of its branches throughout the county.

It’s a rarity in Canadian politics. The Liberals have won a fourth mandate – although it will likely end up being a minority government.

The Buffalo Board of Education met for a special session to address comments from Buffalo Police Detective Richard Hy.

The duty free shop in Fort Erie, ON has been a mainstay for travelers across the Peace Bridge. But an Ontario court has just put its corporate owner into receivership for millions of dollars in back rent and bank debts, as northern border crossings dip.

Just two months after paying $21.7 million for the Towne Gardens Apartments on Buffalo East Side, the same development team is eyeing a plan to replace the aging Towne Gardens Plaza on William Street with a seven-story, apartment tower.

Buffalo Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year was put under the microscope Monday. The Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority noted several issues including a lack of reserves for unexpected spending needs and uncertainties surrounding projected revenue.

BTPM Canadian Beat Reporter Dan Karpenchuk joined BTPM's Jay Moran on 'Morning Edition' on Monday, April 28, 2025. The two laid out how the pivotal federal election is shaping up.