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Police find missing man in Tennessee

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:43:47 GMT

A missing adult from Alden has been found in Tennessee. John Millard, who suffers dementia, was last seen on the Peace Bridge, in Buffalo, on June 12.

Canadian leader in Albany over PBA

Rich Newberg — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:38:41 GMT

Canada’s Consul General John Prato is in Albany working toward a solution to the Peace Bridge standoff, between the United States and Canada, according to News 4 sources.

1st steps taken to dissolve bridge auth

Rich Newberg — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:28:40 GMT

An international battle that has been brewing at the Peace Bridge for months is heating up. Canadian and U.S. officials can't see eye-to-eye on a new plan to build a plaza on the American side of the border.

Flames erupt at hockey rink

Shannon Ross — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:51:30 GMT

News 4’s photographer on the scene says several crews were called in to contain the flames that erupted at a hockey rink, at Bridge and 4th Avenue.

45 weapons taken at border in 2013

Nancy Sanders — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:10:17 GMT

The Canadian Border Services reports they have seized 45 guns at border crossings in Southern Ontario during the first five months of 2013.

Snowbirds perform over Niagara Falls

Don Postles — Thu, 30 May 2013 03:10:36 GMT

All eyes were on the skies over the Mighty Niagara on Wednesday. The Snowbirds from the Canadian Air Force put on an awesome, breath-taking air show.

Snowbirds to soar above the Falls

Nancy Sanders — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:33:01 GMT

Tonight is the night to see a very visual and interesting sight above Niagara Falls. The Canadian Snowbirds will be performing a 25-minute demonstration over the Falls starting at 6 p.m.

PBA stalemate halts Peace Bridge work

George Richert — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:42:06 GMT

The Public Bridge Authority (PBA), which oversees the Peace Bridge, could not come to an agreement on development on the U.S. side of the bridge.

Canada Post defends junk mail

Nancy Sanders — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:47:55 GMT

Canadian residents have been opting out of receiving junk mail on their doorsteps by posting “no flyers” signs. But now the Canadian Post is fighting back saying that junk mail can be good for you.

Former mayor joins Public Bridge Auth.

Brian Tabor — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:29:39 GMT

Former Buffalo mayor Anthony Masiello has a new job serving the public.

Toronto Council nixes casino plans

Nancy Sanders — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:39:27 GMT

The plan to build a casino in downtown Toronto appears to be dead. The city council voted strongly against the casino following a long debate. Final tally was 40-4 opposed.

Man denies sexual activity with minor

Posted by: Emily Lenihan — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:15:44 GMT

A man from Ontario County is facing charges, after allegedly taking a minor on trips and engaging in sexual activity with the minor.

Steel manufacturer coming to Lackawanna

George Richert — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:57:27 GMT

A company that will supply materials to hydro-fracking sites out-of-state is opening shop in Lackawanna.

Victoria Day could be marred by strike

Nancy Sanders — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:32 GMT

It may be a dry Victoria Day holiday weekend for many Canadians with a strike looming for midnight at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario.

Future of Falls icon is uncertain

Ed Drantch — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:08:41 GMT

The future of the Maid of the Mist is in jeopardy. When a California-based company takes over in Canada next year, the iconic tour boat company won't have any place to store their boats.

Missing Hamilton area man found dead

Nancy Sanders — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:54:35 GMT

Hamilton Police report that the burned remains of Tim Bosma, a missing 32-year old man, were found just outside Hamilton.

Third man charged in train terror plot

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:20:58 GMT

A Tunisian man accused of radicalizing a Canadian resident charged in a plot to derail a train has been charged with trying to stay in the United States illegally to build a terrorism cell for international acts of terror such as poisoning a water system with bacteria, authorities said Thursday.

$1 million marijuana bust in St. Kitts

Nancy Sanders — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:23:06 GMT

Niagara Regional police have seized more than $1 million worth of marijuana from a home in St. Catharines.

Bass Pro coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:50:36 GMT

Buffalo isn't getting a Bass Pro along the waterfront, but a new location is opening up just over the border.

Welland turbine plant to hire 200

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:50:18 GMT

The city of Welland, Ont. is facing a financially favorable wind with news that as many as 200 new jobs will be coming when a new wind turbine plant starts up in July.

Break imminent in plot to derail train

Emily Guggenmos — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:24:41 GMT

Congressman Brian Higgins said in an interview with Toronto's CTV, he expects more information is going to be revealed regarding the Canadian terror plot attack that foiled last week.

PBA increases funding for Busti Avenue

Aaron Mason — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:16:44 GMT

More money has been added to the pot to spruce up Busti Avenue in Buffalo. On Friday, the Peace Bridge Authority agreed to increase its funding from $70,000 to $320,000.

Terror plot suspect appears in court

Anthony Congi — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:52:01 GMT

Investigators say two men planned to set off explosives that would knock a train off its tracks, causing death and destruction.

Canadian terror plot in planning stage

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:31:21 GMT

A man accused of plotting with al-Qaida members in Iran to derail a train in Canada rejected the charges and said Tuesday that authorities were basing their conclusions on appearances. Law enforcement officials in the U.S. said the target was a train that runs between New York City and Canada.

Terror plot involved trains through WNY

Anthony Congi — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:32:07 GMT

The plan was to blow up a passenger train that travels between New York and Toronto passenger train, via Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

Two arrested in Canadian terror plot

George Richert — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:41:01 GMT

A major terror plot foiled in Canada Monday leading to the arrest of two men from Toronto and Montreal whom have been under the radar of Canadian police for a year.