Santa magically arrives at the Pen Centre (courtesy of Greg Frewin)

    From Niagara This Week: Santa will attempt to break all known speed records on Saturday when he appears at the Pen Centre an instant after leaving the North Pole. The appearance in Sears Court is being made possible courtesy of Niagara Falls-based magician Greg Frewin, also known as the “International Grand Champion of Magic” The…

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      Niagara Square Rebirth

      From Niagara This Week: Niagara Square mall is about to undergo a rebirth, reversing a slow decline that saw the shopping centre gradually eclipsed by major retail centres in other areas of the city. The mall’s new owner, RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, has lured four major big box stores in what will be a…

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        A Line or Two

        From the Niagara Gazette: It was five years ago that A Festival of Lights went dark here. After a 20-year run, the event was shutdown in 2000 for a number of reasons. Basically it lacked a hefty infusion of capital to create new attractions, upgrade the displays and expand its marketing and promotional efforts. In…

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