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Pelham council gives nod to first Community Improvement Plan grant Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 9:46PMPELHAM - Town council is about to approve its first grant under a new Community Improvement Plan. Council's general committee is recommending council go ahead with an $11,825 grant to Larry Clark, owner of 1409 Pelham St., for a new facade on the building, which contains Volcano Pizzeria.[...]
Cordless drill charger may have caused Pelham house fire Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 9:16PMPELHAM – A cordless drill left on a charger in a garage is believed to be the cause of a fire that resulted in more than $200,000 damage to a home Sunday night. Fire Chief Scott McLeod said Tuesday the unit may have been a model subject to a recent recall.[...]
Ignatieff promotes Goodale to deputy leader Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:01PMOTTAWA — Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff named a permanent replacement in Ottawa Tuesday, as he plans to spend more time outside the capital courting potential votes. Ignatieff appointed former finance minister and longtime Liberal House Leader MP Ralph Goodale to the post of Deputy Leader.[...]
Autism facilities to open next month Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:01PMST. CATHARINES — The grand opening of Autism Ontario's new Niagara chapter facilities will take place Friday, Oct. 1. There will be displays, activities, and refreshments, as well as a guided tour of the building at at 36 Page St.[...]
Renewed optimism in the air for schools Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:21PMBY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Despite the district’s budgetary woes and a myriad of related obstacles, Old Bridge Public Schools opened without a hitch on Tuesday. read more
Severe thunderstorm warning Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:57PMA severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Niagara.[...]
Clamdigging around Rowayton Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:43PMMany Rowayton residents have expressed concern about the shortage of sidewalks and pathways in our village to the Commissioners. The City of Norwalk has hired a consulting firm, Fitzgerald & Halliday for $80,000 to develop a 10-year guide map that identifies areas and issues, ranks priorities and develops plans to build bike lanes, better sidewalks and other ways for bicyclists and pedestrians ...
Festival of Lights, NPC smooth over rink concerns Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:12PMThe Rink at the Brink might see another winter after Niagara Parks Commission and Winter Festival of Lights officials smoothed over some of the commission's concerns about the fledgling tourist attraction's first season.[...]
Avalon Code - Dungeon Maps and Exploration Guide Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:42PMAvalon Code (DS) Avalon Code
Body identified as missing nurse Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:25PMHuman remains found in a wooded area of Caledon Sunday morning have been identified as those of 42-year-old Sonia Varaschin of Orangeville, Ontario Provincial Police announced Tuesday afternoon. Her death has been ruled a homicide.[...]
After the quake - what's working and what's not Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:29PMLATEST: What's working, what isn't and what to do after the earthquake.
I still love buying school supplies Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:26PMAs a kid, stocking up for the school year was serious business. As an adult, going back to university provides me with carte blanche
It's ... In The Bag! going strong after 20 years Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:33AMA quick look at the front counter at It's ... In The Bag! and it's easy to see why the bag and travel accessory shop in Palm Desert has had such a successful 20-year run.
Canterbury quake aftermath: Latest updates, day after quake Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:35AMLive coverage as aftershocks continued in Canterbury the day after the region was struck by a 7.1 earthquake.
Philosopher's Cafe at Willoughby Museum Sept. 12 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:27AMThe Willoughby Historical Museum and Stan Skrzeszewski are hosting a Philosopher's Cafe at 2 p.m., Sept. 12. Philosophers' cafes have a long history.[...]
Children's Water Festival at Balls Falls Conservation on Sept. 12 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:27AMThe Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority is celebrating the Niagara Children's Water Festival, on Sept. 12, at the Ball's Falls Conservation Area. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m., rain or shine.[...]
Police officer injured at scene of motor vehicle accident Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:27AMA Niagara Regional Police officer suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Stevensville while directing traffic at the scene of a motor vehicle accident Friday night.[...]
Free art show at Bird Kingdom/Niagara Falls Aviary Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:27AMWatch Video [...]
Mountain news Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:23AMMount Calvary Baptist The Steel City Quartet will perform at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Dinnerbell-Five-Forks Road, Farmington. Today at 7 p.m. is the last night of revival services at the church. John Pickett is the speaker. The Addison United Methodist Church will hold a soup, salad and sandwich benefit from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 12. A free-will offering will be ...
Casper reaches out to help wounded Marine Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:39AMLance. Cpl. Jake Henry and his family are thankful beyond words for the community’s support during his recovery.
Town East Mall announces longer shopping hours every day during Tax-Free Weekend Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:41AMOn Aug. 20-22, shoppers in Texas will get a break from state and local sales tax on children’s clothing and back-to-school supplies.
Big city celebration this Saturday Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:41AMThe city of Rowlett invites residents to join friends and neighbors for “Celebrate Rowlett.” The event is a community picnic in downtown Rowlett from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 7 to celebrate being ranked as No. 24 on the Best Places to Live in the U.S. list by Money Magazine.
Fashion in the fast lane: Back-to-school styles come to Apricot Boutiques Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:36AMSubmitted Photo: Apricot Lane Boutique owner Cristi Hargroves said her four stores, including locations in Allen and Frisco, will carry fall fashions such as jeggins, military-inspired clothing and burnout shirts.
Stores gear up for sales tax holiday Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:35AMMcKinney back-to-school shoppers and those otherwise searching for deals will pack malls this weekend to save during the annual Texas sales tax holiday.
History Television seeks your best junk Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:10AMDON FRASER Standard Staff One person's junk could be another person's treasure. That's the philosophy of the new History Television series Canadian Pickers which is looking for St. Catharines area residents who may be harbouring hidden gems.[...]
Region wants cardboard boxes compacted Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:10AMNiagara Region is asking residents to separate smaller cardboard boxes from their newspapers, magazines and other printed paper in their grey boxes. People are encouraged to flatten and stuff smaller boxes like cereal and cracker packages, tightly into larger ones.[...]
NRP set for back-to-school blitz Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:10AMDrivers will be under the microscope Tuesday when thousands of students across Niagara head back to school to hit the books. Nearly 100 Niagara Regional Police officers will be stationed in school zones between 7:30 a.m.[...]
Heat alert lifted for Niagara Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:10AMNiagara's public health department has lifted a high heat alert for the region. Medical officer of Health Dr. Robin Williams called for residents to take heat-related precautions earlier this week as the humidex soared above 40°C.[...]
Brock University students try to break beatbox record Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:09AMThe Brock University Students' Union (BUSU) is hoping to break the world record for the largest beatbox ensemble. Students are hoping to gather more than 961 people to participate in the vocal percussion of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one's mouth, lips and voice.[...]
Monica Edinger: Bye-Bye Summer Reading Blues Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:01AMSchool supplies purchased? Check. Summer reading done? First day outfit selected? Check. Summer reading done? One last cookout? Check. Summer reading done? Found assigned book...
Elderly get more help with program to live at home Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:57AMThe final year of three years worth of funding to support aging-at-home programs in Niagara is being rolled out by the local LHIN.[...]
Marshville's big moment Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:57AMHistory will come alive in Wainfleet this weekend. The sights and sounds of life in the 1850s and '60s will be on display Saturday through Monday, during the 22nd annual Marshville Heritage Festival.[...]
EARL UPDATES: Shelters, closings, other tips (updated) Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:48AMMOREHEAD CITY — Gov. Bev Perdue is urging people in the path of Hurricane Earl to evacuate.
Grammer's soon-to-be ex to star in Housewives Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:12AMThe soon-to-be ex-wife of Frasier star Kelsey Grammer and a pair of Paris Hilton's aunts are among the women who make up the cast of the The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The reality show, slated to premiere on U.S.[...]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Positive alternatives to spending billions on warplanes Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:12AMPrime Minister Stephen Harper says there was no politicin' during his trip North.[...]
Room for trends Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:10AMCall them real-sized or plus-sized, many women accept themselves whatever their appearance, and wish to see this sentiment reflected both on runways and in ads.[...]
Local consumers seek back-to-school bargains Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:05AMThe first day of school is just around the corner for some area students — for others, it has come already — but retail industry watchers say the bulk of them haven’t finished their back-to-school shopping yet, a trend poised to pack area malls and shops in the coming days as the school year gets under way.
HIGHTSTOWN: Campers earn graduation gifts Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:54AMHIGHTSTOWN — It looked like Christmas in August as 38 excited campers began ripping the tags off their gifts and spilling the contents all over the floor.
Tigers averages Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:50AMThrough Saturday
Back to school budget know-how Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:23AMBack-to-school season in my house -- and likely in yours -- means a long list of things to do. Make sure the summer reading is done. Stock up on school supplies. Organize binders. Send everyone to bed
Young life digest Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:30AMM-Wschools open Sept. 2, closed Sept. 6 for Labor Day
Modern Homesteading: Families Seek Simple Lifestyles Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:22AMPHILADELPHIA — On this hot summer morning in suburban Collegeville, Pa., the Fraser children bounce out of bed and race downstairs. They’re not running for the TV — they don’t have one.
Kids Get Free Bookbags, School Supplies Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:10PMSome students in Allentown will start the school year off with a few new tools.
School supplies gathered for orphanages Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:08PMPORT COLBORNE — For children whose lives have been interrupted by war, disaster and poverty, school kits mean the possibility of a better future and the knowledge that people far away care about them.[...]
Back-to-schoolers who put off shopping rewarded with deals Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:46PMMany folks back-burnered this year's back-to-school shopping until they could almost hear the clang of the first school bell.
Plainville council stood up by BOE on finance review Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:08PMPLAINVILLE — The Town Council, acting as a board of finance, wanted to review town and school district finances Thursday night.
Safety is not child’s play Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:00PMThe back-to-school season can be both an exciting and anxious time. Parents can teach children a few lessons, and take a few precautions themselves to put their mind at ease when children leave home to go back to the classroom.[...]
Coast more prepared now for hurricanes Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:40PMState and local emergency officials hope the Coast never again sees a storm like Hurricane Katrina .
U.S. To Give More Flood Aid To Pakistan Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:56PMSUKKUR, Pakistan, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The United States will divert $50 million from a development package for Pakistan towards relief funds, the top U.S. aid official said on Wednesday after touring a flood victims camp supplied by a charity with suspected links to a militant group on a U.S. terrorist list.
Pencils? Check. Notebooks? Check. Mop refills?!?! Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:04PMMore than ever before, families beginning back-to-school shopping are being asked to buy paper towels, cleaning supplies -- even refills for mops!