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Document dating back to 1216 found at Brock

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

While cleaning out a filing cabinet in Brock's Special Collections, staff on the 10th floor of the Schmon Tower made a discovery that many historians dream about.
What they found was a document that was initially thought to be from the 15th century. However, after further investigation, experts now believe that the parchment dates back to the year 1216, making it one of the oldest documents in Ontario.

Former presidents draw massive crowd at Toronto Convention Centre

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It was a unique scene for Torontonians on May 29; a scene that might have caused confusion for those unaware of the historic event taking place in the city that day.
Protesters rallied across from the Metro Toronto Convention Center, where former US presidents George W.

Promoting organic living in Niagara

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It seems that every day we are being warned about the increasing health risks caused by various products that we use or foods that we eat.
It is no longer a secret that many of us choose what is convenient rather than what is healthy.
In spite of this, two local entrepreneurs hope that they can inspire others to adopt a lifestyle that is more sustainable, natural and rooted in an emerging organic industry.

$74 million for Brock projects

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Bold New Brock campaign made significant progress towards its capital fundraising goals in recent weeks, as two separate government funding announcements resulted in a total of $74 million towards new building projects.
On May 22, members of the St. Catharines and Brock communities gathered in front of the Canada Hair Cloth building downtown where it was announced that both the provincial and federal governments will contribute $18 million each to build a new Niagara Centre for the Arts (NCFA).

A new way to see the city: St. Catharines downtown receives an 'arts lift'

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

St. Catharines is in transition - though some believe the perception residents have of the city will be hard to change.
On May 22, 2009 it was announced that the federal and provincial government were joining to contribute $36 million for the construction of a new Niagara Centre for the Arts and recital hall in downtown St.

Mohawk protest leads to border closure

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The government announced the closure of the US-Canada border near Cornwall late on May 31 in response to planned protests by members of the Akwesasne Mohawk First Nation.
On June 1, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) was scheduled to begin arming border guards with handguns at the Cornwall US-Canada border crossing.

News Briefs

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Tension spreads over
North Korean nuclear presence

On May 30, a senior American official confirmed South Korean news reports of another North Korean missile test.
These reports indicated that North Korea seemed to be in preparation for the shipment of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

A new beginning for a historic industry

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It was inevitable.
The public pretended it wasn't, and governments and executives did all they could to convince us otherwise, but it was. And now that it's happened, that is that General Motors (GM) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the historic company can finally begin down the path toward profitability.

Mixed reactions to credit card rules

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Although many people were hoping for a cap on how much interest credit card companies could charge, the new regulations concerning credit cards announced by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty are still significant.
Among the most beneficial changes is that credit card companies must now allow a 21-day grace period before charging interest instead of the common practice of immediately charging interest on purchases if the cardholder had failed to pay their prior balance.

Banks have mixed Q2 results

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In the last week of May, all of Canada's Big Six banks announced their second quarter results with some surprising and some disappointing results.
All the banks tried to shed light on the positive aspects of their business - specifically growth in the personal banking divisions - as a sign that the mediocre performances are merely a result of unavoidable exposure to fluctuating security devices in their institutional portfolios.

The battle wages on

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

For the first time in a long while I attended the cinema to view a moving picture show.
Naturally, what that means is that I went to the movies, but the terminology they had in the early days of Hollywood encompasses a certain romanticism, so I prefer their lingo.

Reader Responses

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Crashing couches: The new way to travel the world
I am impressed with this project, I find it extremely practical, no wonder so many people fell for it. I would be more that glad to be a part of this project, I am sure all the experiences will be unique and memorable, it's a great alternative, specially for the young and adventurers.

The age of entitlement

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

WINNIPEG (CUP) - Did Woody Allen have it right when he said, "80 per cent of success is just showing up?"
Studies show that a new generation of college students think so.
Demanding high grades for a minimal amount of work, these students are rising to the forefront, feeling more confident and entitled than ever before.

S.C.E.N.E. Festival 2009: It's baaaaaaaack

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

That's right - it's back.
The St. Catharines Event for New music Entertainment, better known as the S.C.E.N.E. Festival, returns for its 14th annual day of all things music on June 28.
When the festival began in 1995, it consisted of 20 artists on three stages.

Fifth time around for Del Asher

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

After attending the S.C.E.N.E. Festival annually since its conception in 1995, Del Asher's guitar player Chris Charkoway couldn't be more enthusiastic about performing this year.
"Back in the day, there were a lot less bands, less clubs and it really was just on such a smaller scale.

Welland's The Snips excited for move from main stage to Mansion at this year's S.C.E.N.E.

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Ceremonial Snips started out in 1999 as an opportunity for some high school boys to learn what it was like to play in a band.
Who would have guessed that 10 years later, after a few transformations in the line-up, all their hard work would have paid off?
In the 10 years following their formation, they have released several albums and played countless shows - which included some Warped Tour dates last summer, as well as an opening slot for NOFX in the fall.

"Buy an old van and hit the Pow Wow trail"

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On June 5, 2009, Phil Fontaine said he would not seek a fourth three-year term as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, a decision that came as a shock to many in Canada.
Fontaine had been leader during some of the most monumental moments in recent Aboriginal history, including the historic apology from the federal government for decades of racism and abuse at the hand of government-funded aboriginal residential schools, as well as a visit to Vatican City along with a group of other Aboriginal delegates that met with the Pope, who also expressed feelings of sorrow for the Roman Catholic Church's role in the school systems.

The Broken Record: Television - like being part of a winning team

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

One-hundred million?
Well, almost.
Nearly 100 million votes were cast for the finale of this season's American Idol.
Do you know how many people voted in the 2008 Presidential Election? Approx-imately 122.5 million.
I don't know about you, but those numbers seem far too close to one another.

High Fidelity: Top-10 "Summertime" Beers

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

If there is one equation that I have figured out all on my own, it's that summer = drinking beer. On the beach, at the cottage, in the hospital, wherever, a beer is most appropriate to quench that summertime thirst. This article has been one of my favourite due to the in depth research involved in choosing the best beers of the summer.

The Review Revue

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Film Review
Drag Me to Hell

When I was a kid, my grandpa had the vastest of movie collections.
Almost 1,200 VHS tapes with (usually) three movies per cassette, of every genre of film imaginable.
I remember falling in love with horror films. By the time I was 10, I had seen terribly recorded versions of every freakin' Halloween and almost every version of Friday the 13th.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats: 'Poised to Make Some Noise"

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Last November, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats were watching at home as the Calgary Stampeders hoisted the Grey Cup and were crowned champions of the Canadian Football League.
Boasting a regular season record of 3-15 that was unflattering to say the least, the lacklustre Ti-Cats were done like dinner well before the playoffs had even begun.

The Press Box: The 'Wild-Card Game'

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On the night of May 26, 2009, an idea was struck that would forever change the game of hockey. Well, that is to say, it would if it were to ever be implemented.
On this Tuesday eve, my cousin and I were enjoying a third round matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins.

From the Bullpen: The shame of a nation

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Vancouver Canucks, my heart goes out to you.
It must be hard losing out in the second round and seeing the league's best goalie, your own, let in seven goals as the team gets eliminated in game six of round two.
I know for myself, a die-hard Canucks fan whose lack of a summer job made following the Canucks' fall quite easy, it was a painful playoff.

Unclassifieds

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Joe Scaringi,
After reading your picks for the 2010 Men's Olympic Hockey team, I'm sure as hell glad your not in charge of picking our rosters! I really don't think any of your rosters are championship contenders and will ask you the question, do you even watch hockey? I mean Chris Mason, Alex Auld, Adam Foote, Chris Phillips, Paul Kariya, Danny Briere, Jonathan Cheechoo, and Ryan Smyth all on your 1st team? I mean come on man, how do you not have Luongo, Ward, Turco, Steve Mason, Phaneuf, Boumeester, Neidermayer, Pronger, Nash, Lecavalier, St.

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Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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