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911: Welland man remains in critical condition following Pelham crash

John Robbins — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:05:28 +0000

Bullet News PELHAM – A 61-year-old Welland man remains in critical condition following a car accident in Pelham, Monday. The accident happened around 7:30 a.m. Related CRIME: 19-year-old charged in ...

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Downtown Toronto casino dead, but Vaughan or Markham could be worse for Niagara Falls, Diodati says

John Robbins — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:44:26 +0000

Toronto city councillors rejected the concept of a casino in either the city's downtown or at Woodbine race track.

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EDUCATION: Grimsby students to serve on Minister’s Student Advisory Council

Bullet News Niagara — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:06:46 +0000

Over the course of the next year, the Minister of Education will be seeking his advice on a range of issues affecting students, schools and school boards in Ontario.

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POLITICS: NDP support for Liberal budget means no provincial election – for now anyway

John Robbins — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:33:22 +0000

NDP leader Andrea Horwath announced Tuesday her caucus will vote in favour of Premier Kathleen Wynne's budget, despite not having received all of the concessions she had hoped to get.

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CRIME: Good Samaritan choked, robbed when he stopped to help man in distress

John Robbins — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:55:33 +0000

The incident happened around 10 p.m. Sunday in Welland.

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ENTERTAINMENT: Buffalo Brewery District kicks off ’18 Amazing Weeks of Summer’ program

Bullet News Niagara — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:37:25 +0000

The Pan American Grill & Brewery, Buffalo Brewery District properties Pearl Street Grill & Brewery, Pan American Grill & Brewery, Hotel@Lafayette, Lofts on Pearl and Sportsmen’s Tavern has announced a new lineup of programs and events being rolled out between now and Sept. 21.

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HEALTH: Public Health resumes West Nile Virus surveillance program

John Robbins — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:14:38 +0000

Starting today, residents can call the West Nile Virus (WNV) Info Line to report dead crow and blue jay sightings as part of the West Nile Virus surveillance program.

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SPORTS: Assistant coach Jason Brooks leaves IceDogs

John Robbins — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:21:40 +0000

The Niagara IceDogs are sorry to announce the departure of assistant coach Jason Brooks from the IceDogs organization.

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OPINION: Timbits, moose and playing soccer with my dog – It’s the simple things that make long weekends special

Bullet News Niagara — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:15 +0000

It’s simple things like being outside and playing that makes these long weekends worth waiting for. What made your long weekend fun and memorable? What does May 2-4 weekend mean to you?

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911: Ridgeway fire that caused $200,000 being treated as ‘suspicious’

John Robbins — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:52:29 +0000

The fire broke out early Sunday at the residence, located on Prospect Point Road.

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1812 Bicentennial: 200th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George events begin May 25

John Robbins — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:15:39 +0000

Join Parks Canada and The Friends of Fort George as they commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George.

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READER POLL: Where will you spend your summer vacation?

John Robbins — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:49:21 +0000

Take a moment to participate in our latest Bullet News reader poll and check out the results so far.

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ARTS & CULTURE: St. Catharines Arts Awards set for June 8

Bullet News Niagara — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:20:52 +0000

What do Mahtay Café, local rockers The Bends, Mountainview Homes and the Carousel Players Theatre Company all have in common?They’re all nominated for a St. Catharines Arts Award.

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COMMUNITY: ‘Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs’ event returns to Windmill Point Park May 26

John Robbins — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:30:56 +0000

On May 26th, Land Care Niagara and Windmill Point Park will be hosting a “Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs” event at Windmill Point Park, 2409 Dominion Road at Stonemill Road in Ridgeway.

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COMMUNITY: Brock to host 2013 Riesling Experience conference in June

John Robbins — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:00:26 +0000

On June 11-12, Riesling lovers get a rare chance to join winemakers, grape growers, wine experts and media when the 2013 Riesling Experience conference is hosted by Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute.

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VIDEO: History comes to life with new spring display at Niagara Parks Floral Clock

Annie Silvester — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:42 +0000

A Niagara Parks aerial platform truck was on-site at the Clock to provide the media with a unique view of the clock as featured in this Bullet News video that also explores the history of the site.

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CRIME: 19-year-old charged in connection with two break-ins early Saturday in Welland

John Robbins — Sun, 19 May 2013 08:00:39 +0000

The incidents happened early Saturday at two homes on Dunkirk Road.

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VIDEO: History comes to life with new spring display at Niagara Parks Floral Clock

Annie Silvester — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:20:52 +0000

The Floral Clock in Queenston constructed in 1950 has a long history of attracting tourists and is now featuring the spring display.

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ST. CATHARINES: Victoria Day holiday hours

Bullet News Niagara — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:59:58 +0000

Below is a listing of closures and operating hours for City facilities over the Victoria Day long weekend. The listing can also be found at www.stcatharines.ca.

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Niagara Falls to receive ‘millions’ more a year for hosting casinos under new formula, Niagara Falls mayor says

John Robbins — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:49:36 +0000

The Ontario government announced Friday morning a major way to the formula used to compensate municipalities for hosting gamining facilities.

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