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  • Fire scene treated as crime scene
    Police and fire officials are sifting through the charred remains of a former meat packing factory to determine what started a $100,000 blaze. Muller Meats went up inflames Monday morning, which caused heavy smoke to blanket parts of the city.[...]

  • Second chance for rink
    The 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.[...]

  • School zone crackdown
    As thousands of students returned to the classroom Tuesday, Niagara police were also out in full force to make sure they arrived safe and sound.[...]

  • Phaneuf focused on playoffs
    Brian Burke wasn't about to foolishly walk the plank of guaranteeing a playoff spot for a team that hasn't been there in five seasons. But the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager gave his ringing endorsement to the near pronouncement delivered by the first captain the team has had under his watch.[...]

  • A tomato celebration
    Shapely and colourful, the tomato made its 16th century European debut as pomme d'amour (love apple in French) and pomodoro (golden apple in Italian).[...]

  • $50 for kids' activities merely a bauble from the premier
    During a time when we are seeking effective strategies to get more kids active, perhaps it's counter-productive to be critical of an action that, at least in part, intends to do just that. It's a bit like looking a gift horse in the mouth.[...]

  • Fleury aiming for the 'W'
    Battle of the Blades is just another way to break the ice in what Theoren Fleury considers the battle of his life.[...]

  • Festival of Lights, NPC smooth over rink concerns
    The 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.[...]

  • DiCienzo family buys two Fallsview hotels
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  • All Hands on Deck
    As thousands of students returned to the classroom Tuesday, Niagara police were also out in full force to make sure they arrived safe and sound.[...]

  • Mullers fire investigation continues
    Police and fire officials are sifting through the charred remains of a former meat packing factory to determine what started a $100,000 blaze. Muller Meats went up in flames Monday morning, which caused heavy smoke to blanket parts of the city.[...]

  • Mayor urges 'continued support' of Rink at the Brink
    As Niagara Parks Commission and Winter Festival of Lights officials meet Tuesday to sort out the fate of the Rink at the Brink, city hall has thrown its support behind the fledgling winter attraction.[...]

  • Severe thunderstorm warning
    A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Niagara.[...]



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