Woodbine theatre a ‘cause for concern’: Diodati

From Niagara This Week: News that Woodbine Entertainment Group plans to build a 5,000-seat theatre at the Toronto racetrack isn’t sitting well with Mayor Jim Diodati. “I’ve go to be honest, it is some cause for concern,” Diodati said after learning that the group that operates the Toronto track and slots facility has entered into…

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Strong turnout to NPC job fair

From the Niagara Falls Review: About 50 people were waiting outside before the Niagara Parks Commission opened the doors to its second annual job fair on Saturday morning. About 450 attended last year’s seasonal opportunity, and judging by the early turnout on Saturday, the NPC expects to top that number this year. General Manager John…

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Illumination board to seek funding for lighting upgrade

From Niagara This Week: The Niagara Falls Illumination Board is looking to the community for help to revitalize lighting of the Horseshoe and American falls. The last update to the lighting system came 20 years ago when the current Xenon lighting system was installed. Following a thorough Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposal…

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For sale: the worst of the worst in wax

From the Niagara Falls Review: Crime doesn’t pay. Unless, of course, you’re selling the criminal. Harry Riley, 80, is selling wax figures from the former Criminal Hall of Fame in Niagara Falls online. Ed Gein, John Wayne Gacy and Adolf Hitler are among the 28 figures available on local Kijiji and Craigslist pages. “Everyone thinks…

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Bands sought for Niagara Parks summer concerts

From Niagara This Week: Calling all music makers. The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) is looking for local bands to perform during its annual Coca-Cola Concert series that takes place over the tourist season from the Victoria Day long weekend through to Labour Day. Set times are from 8 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sunday and on…

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Attraction construction zipping along

From the Niagara Falls Review: Construction is expected to start next month on Niagara Parks’ new zip line and aerial adventure course attractions. “There’s a lot of behind the scenes work going on now, including the final designs, and construction will be starting in February, weather permitting,” said David Adames, senior director of business development…

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