Bullet News Niagara | Niagara Falls, Welland, Thorold, St Catharines, Fort Erie

Wallenda on the wire: “Sometimes I think about what I’m having for dinner”

Peter Conradi — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:06:36 +0000

Kids have that unique gift for getting right to the heart of the matter. So when daredevil Nik Wallenda stood in front of about 200 students at Notre Dame Elementary School Wednesday afternoon, the famed aerialist faced some of the best questions he’s been asked since he first began to make his acquaintance with Niagara Falls.

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$50-million people-mover system stalled for most of 2012 tourism season

Peter Conradi — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:36:04 +0000

WEGO, the new $50-million visitor transportation system being launched by the city of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Parks Commission, will miss most of the current tourist season.

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Gimme Shelter: This can be a really scary place for kittens

Cathy Fugler — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:22:29 +0000

It’s been a really busy week at the shelter. It appears that spring has sprung, and the kitten season is in full bloom. On a daily basis there are cats and kittens coming into the shelter. It’s a real challenge caring for these often homeless kittens. The shelter can be a scary place when you’re a baby cat.

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What the Bellman Saw: Here’s what it’s like to operate on GPT – Guests’ Perception of Time

Bullet News Niagara — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:54:15 +0000

I’d like to begin by telling you about the bane of a bellman’s existence, GPT. No, it isn’t a new federal tax. You can exhale now. GPT stands for Guests’ Perception of Time and this phenomenon occurs whenever an impatient traveller is waiting for, well, anything, really.

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Fireworks, concerts and much more in store as Niagara Parks celebrates Victoria Day weekend

Bullet News Niagara — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:55:45 +0000

Return of the Falls Fireworks Series - Long Weekend Concert Lineup - Battle of Culloden Re-enactment - World’s Tallest Flower and Annual Hydrangea Display at the Floral Showhouse

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COURT: Charges dismissed against foster parent

niagarathisweek — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:24:26 +0000

The Crown has dismissed charges against a longtime foster parent for Family and Children’s Services Niagara.

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MILESTONE: Cherry Hill golf club to mark 90th anniversary this weekend

Bullet News Niagara — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:21:02 +0000

The season’s first golf tournament will take place on Saturday, May 19, with an opening ceremony designed to commemorate the 90th Anniversary.

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Police investigating Niagara Falls home invasion

John Robbins — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:17:39 +0000

The incident happened Monday around 11 p.m. at a home on Willmott Street.

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BULLET NEWS / IKFAD – MAY 16, 2012 NEWSCAST

Bullet News Niagara — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:35:25 +0000

Tonight's Headlines: New Police Chief Announcement, NPC has Public Meeting for 3 Construction Projects, PC’s Paths to Prosperity Plans, Boxrun for Cancer Research Update, Stormwatch, Looking and Feeling Great. Check out IKFADTV on Facebook: www.facebook.com/IKFADTV and on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ikfadtv and at www.ikfadtv.com

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St. Catharines man accused of posing as dead brother to claim government benefits

Bullet News Niagara — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:58 +0000

Charged with fraud over $5,000, personation with intent, identity theft, cause a person to act upon a forged document and false statement for passport is 51-year-old Blair Richardson.

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