Clifton Hill development will have ‘big impact’

From the Niagara Falls Review: A massive redevelopment project on Clifton Hill that includes what’s described as “go-carts on steroids” is well underway. “Right now we’re working on the Ripley’s and Kelsey’s building, which is right on the frontage of Clifton Hill, so that’s about 25,000 square feet,” said Harry Oakes, president of HOCO Limited….

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Anna Pierce – VP & General Manager Niagara Helicopters

From Travel Dew: Anna Pierce began her career with Niagara Helicopters at its inception in 1985 as a ticket sales associate. In 1987 she graduated with Distinction from Brock University with a BA in Business Psychology. She immediately accepted a full time position with Niagara Helicopters as Marketing and Operations Assistant. In 1997, Ms Pierce was…

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Falls continues to ‘move the ball forward’: Mayor

From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Falls continues to “move the ball forward” when it comes to growing the local economy and providing more opportunities for its residents and visitors, says Mayor Jim Diodati. “Our roots are firmly planted in the fundamentals of this city and making progress on our initiatives,” Diodati told a sold-out…

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Gates wants province to commit to GO timeline

From Niagara This Week: Wayne Gates is calling on the province to commit to a timeline to extend GO Train service to Niagara. “The inclusion of GO to Niagara in the 2016 Budget was a positive step forward and highlights the hard work done by local mayors, councillors, and our Regional Chair,” the Niagara Falls…

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Falls ‘one of the crown jewels’ of Ontario

From the Niagara Falls Review: People from around the world visit Canada because of Niagara Falls, so it’s important the Ontario government continues to support the Honeymoon Capital, says Tourism, Culture and Sport Minister Michael Coteau. “We have a $28-billion tourism sector here in Ontario, (which) represents four per cent of the GDP of the…

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CLOSEUP: Toasting Niagara’s wine industry

From the Niagara Falls Review: A week from now, wine lovers, industry leaders and winemakers will gather in Niagara Falls for the 27th Cuvee, to celebrate and raise a glass to another vintage and the continued success of the wine industry in Ontario and in particular, Niagara. Attendees in long flowing dresses and bow ties…

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