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Help needed in Happy Rolph’s petting zoo crime

Niagara Regional Police believe that on June 1st early morning, at least two intruders broke into Happy Rolph’s petting zoo on Read Rd.  and attacked many of the caged animals in the zoo.  Four small animals were killed and several others were shot and injured with BBs and pellets fired from air guns.  There are reports that at least one large rabbit was decapitated and its head was mounted on a stake.  Police believe the culprits also stole a baby goat that’s missing from an enclosure.  Numerous beer bottles were left at the scene as though they had been used for target practice.

Someone must have information.  If you have any tips you can submit them here: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=309 or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

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Niagara Falls High School does the Black Eyed Peas

The Class of 2010 from Niagara Falls High School did their own version of the Black Eyed Peas’ I Gotta Feeling video dub.

Audio of Canadian couple interrogated at US-Canada border

This is actual audio of a Canadian couple being interrogated at the United States/Canada borer. The couple was on their way to Niagara Falls outlet mall.  At the end of the audio the couple was arrested and thrown in jail.

Were the US border patrol just?  What is your opinion?

Party with Niagara Popcorn

Planning a party or celebrating a special occasion? If you are tired of traditional cakes check out Niagara Popcorn. Niagara Popcorn crafts deliciously different celebrity chocolate popcorn Celebration Cakes, Coffee Cup Tops, milk, dark, and peanut butter chocolate popcorn bark, and Candy Cakes. They have put their own spin on an old standby, and created a new niche in the confectionery marketplace. more…

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Niagara’s Rashad Evans defeats Rampage Jackson

Niagara Falls’ Rashad Evans defeats Rampage Jackson in UFC 114.

Demon Dare Devil

Charles Stephens, the Demon Barber of Bedminster

In 1920, a young boy hid in the bar of his father’s pub, the Carpenter’s Arms on Newfoundland Street, Bristol, eavesdropping on the regulars.

They were having a whip-round to buy a barrel that was to end up carrying a daredevil over Niagara Falls. more…

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Historic Collection of Names

Politicians, royalty and celebrities are all found within the Niagara Parks Commission s official guest book.

The first signiture was a visitor from England in 1920, and in 1923 the first famous signature was from British Prime Minister David Lloyd George. As well as Danny Kaye 1958, and Princess Mary (1955).

Maid of the Mist Opens

http://www.frankreport.com/Author/Articles/NFR/Images/MaidOfMistHauled.jpgNiagara Fall’s Maid of the Mist will reopen this year, two weeks earlier than last year. April 10th, thanks to the favorable weather conditions.

The Maid of the Mist is the most well known family attraction in Niagara Falls and most Ontarians agree that it is an important part for our tourism industry.

Tours begin 10:00am, departing every 15 minutes, and the tours last about 30 minutes.

http://www.niagarablog.com/maid-of-the-mist-opens-april-10-2010/

C$ peaks at US$

The Canadian dollar is set to reach parity with the U.S in the near future.  Shoppers should be planning to cross the boarder to the US  for shopping sprees.  This could be good news for Americans and not so good news for businesses North of the border in Canada. But if you’re still looking for the cheapest coffee Tim Hortons still strings a cheaper cost on the Canadian side.

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/2699179.bin

more…

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Niagara Outdoor Show

A familiar sign of spring and what follows is the Niagara Outdoor Show. If you hunt, fish or boat this event is a must see. From rods, reels and lures at clearance prices to the Casting Kids Contest(Sunday)presented by the Niagara Bassmasters, there`s something for everyone. Enjoy one of the fishing seminars with local pros or maybe write your Boating Test(card required by Sept.15/2009). You can bring your antique lures along and have them appraised at no charge by an expert. Officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources will be present to address your questions concerning our outdoor environment and how it relates to wildlife. Admission is $5 and if you`re under 16, it`s free. See you there!!!

Niagara Outdoor Show

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On this day in Niagara Falls History – March 29

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On the evening of  March 29 and the morning of March 30th 1848, Niagara Falls stopped flowing  due to an ice jam.

Bruce Lee – Turbulent Like Niagara Falls

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“Water is so fine that it is impossible to grasp a handful of it; strike it, yet it does not suffer hurt; stab it, and it is not wounded; sever it, yet it is not divided. It has no shape of its own but moulds itself to the receptacle that contains it. When heated to the state of steam it is invisible but has enough power to split the earth itself. When frozen it crystallises into a mighty rock. First it is turbulent like Niagara Falls, and then calm like a still pond, fearful like a torrent, and refreshing like a spring on a hot summer’s day.”  – Bruce Lee

On this day in Niagara Falls History – March 22

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On this day in Niagara Falls History

On March 22, 1903 Niagara Falls ran out of water due to a drought.

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What Every Babysitter Should Know

This award-winning course teaches the skills necessary to care for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. It emphasizes safety, dealing with emergencies, and first aid basics. Course materials include a student activity book, a certificate suitable for framing, and a wallet-size certificate.http://www.sja.ca/SiteCollectionImages/English_Masthead_125icon.jpg

What Every Babysitter Should Know is the creation of a team of child care professionals and trained babysitters—St. John Ambulance instructors, veteran 16-year-old babysitters, 12-year-old rookie babysitters, and moms and dads.
The course takes 6 ½ hours and the informal sessions are designed to be entertaining and educational. Hands-on practice will help build confidence. Our great handbook makes learning fun.

Mar 19, 9:00am – 4:00am

local St. John Ambulance office

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Changing Canada’s national anthem

One of the Parliament’s ideas to change Canada’s national anthem to something a little more modern. Of course most of us shoot that idea down, it’s our song and you can’t just change it. Then again the idea is still being taken into consideration by a few.

The idea that may have rose after seeing the cultural closing ceremony of the Vancouver Olympics. But with a collection of Canadian literature, art, and music, creating a collage of the colorful background that is Canada.

The generalization was to make the anthem more gender neutral.

Olympic gold medalist Jon Montgomery in IMAX

Tomorrow, gold medalist Jon Montgomery from team Canada will be attending the new openning of Extreme, a new IMAX film.

Montgomery won the gold medal in the Olympics for men’s skeleton.

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The film is a 45-minute documentary featuring world athletes.

The film is for invitation-only on Thursday, but will be open to the public Friday.

Top 10 Dirtiest Hotels in Canada

The Top Ten Dirtiest Hotels in Canada decided by Tripadvisor.com based on comments. The top most being one in Niagara Falls, as well as the 7th. So be careful during your next vacationing stay!

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Niagara Falls NOT the Honeymoon Capital?

Think of romantic Canadian cities and Niagara Falls likely tops many people’s lists.

Not according to Amazon.ca.http://www.niagara-fallsview-weddings.com/images/welcome_image.jpg

The online retailer this week declared Saskatoon as Canada’s most romantic community. Even more odd is the fact Niagara Falls didn’t even make the top 20. Amazon.ca based the list on an analysis of sales data since Jan. 1, 2010 of romance novels, sex and relationship books, romantic comedy DVDs -and Michael Buble CDs.

To be fair, the list is based on a per capita basis in cities with more than 100,000 residents, meaning Niagara Falls wasn’t even eligible. more…

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American vs Canadian Falls

ABC Good Morning America 2008 comparison between the economies of the American and Canadian sides of Niagara Falls.

How much have things changed since?

Dining in the dark too “out there” for Niagara Falls

It’s hard to imagine Toronto’s new-ish “dine in the dark” trend taking off in Niagara Falls, but it was also hard to believe how much buzz there is about it already here in Niagara.

O. Noir opened last summer in the Centre of the Universe, following others in Montreal and New York and a growing trend of European restaurants that serve their guests in a pitch black room, according to the restaurant’s website. more…