Uncorking the economic potential of St. Catharines–Niagara Falls

Here is an interesting article from Reed Construction Data about developments in the Niagara region: For anyone who hasn’t visited Niagara Falls in a decade or so, the most astonishing initial sight is skyscrapers rising into the clouds to the east of the Queen Elizabeth Way. The city has changed dramatically, with luxury high-rise hotels…

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Tower steps no match for cancer fighters

From Niagara This Week: More than 500 participants huffed and puffed, climbing to the top of the Skylon Tower, all to raise money for the fight against children’s cancer. All conquered the 660 steps to the top of the iconic tower overlooking the Horseshoe and American falls — some more than once — and raised…

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Falls motels ‘getting killed,’ seek help from council

From the St Catharines Standard: A group of Niagara Falls motel owners will be fighting for their survival at Tuesday’s city council meeting. The Niagara Innkeepers Association, representing 40 motels and about 1,900 rooms, is requesting more time to pay its February tax bill in instalments to weather the industry’s slowest time of year. Without…

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Cleanup plan for Niagara River costs $380 million

From the Niagara Gazette: The Buffalo Sewer Authority will spend $380 million over the next 20 years to reduce the amount of untreated sewage and stormwater runoff flowing into the Niagara River, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday. The work will involve sewage plant upgrades and the installation of rain gardens, pervious pavements, rain barrels…

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New jet boat firm to hold job fair Wednesday in Youngstown

From the Niagara Gazette: The new Niagara Jet Adventures ready to launch boat tours along the lower river this year is planning a job fair Wednesday at the Village Center, 240 Lockport St. The job fair is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center (Red Brick School) with the company looking to…

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Niagara Falls invaded by cheerleaders and dancers

From the Welland Tribune: There was plenty to cheer about in Niagara Falls on the weekend – not only inside the Scotiabank Convention Centre during the Canadian National Cheer & Dance Championships – but across the city where restaurants and hotels were booked to capacity. “We had over 86 athletes with our five teams and…

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Train making a stop at Fallsview Casino this summer

From a PR Newswire press release: It all started with two guys and one guitar in 1994. Becoming a runaway success with their breakout album Drops of Jupiter and chart-topping singles like “Meet Virginia” and “Calling All Angels”, Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Train will perform live for two nights in July at Fallsview Casino.

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