Halt development charges for new hotels: Thomson

From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Falls and Niagara Region should put a moratorium on development charges for new hotels in the Honeymoon Capital, says Wayne Thomson. The veteran city councillor said the time is right for the municipality and Region to take advantage of Americans flooding back to Niagara Falls thanks in large part…

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Hotelier wants Niagara Falls to refund bed taxes

From the Niagara Gazette: The owner of a pair of hotels in Niagara Falls has filed a legal claim seeking the return of nearly $300,000 in hotel room occupancy taxes collected from patrons who sought lodging at its properties last year. The notice of petition, filed by Falls attorney John Bartolomei on behalf of the…

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Businesses excited for Victoria Avenue revamp

From the Niagara Falls Review: It has been a long-time coming. Businesses along Victoria Avenue say they are looking forward to the streetscape improvements approved recently by Niagara Falls city council. “It’s going to improve the look of the street and I’m all for it,” said Andrew Vergalito, owner of the Italian Ice Cream business…

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