U.S. travel ban may affect Niagara

From the Niagara Falls Review: President Donald Trump’s executive order on Friday limiting access to the United States by travellers from predominantly-Muslim countries could have a ripple effect in Niagara. While border officials could not confirm if anyone had been denied entry at Niagara border crossings over the weekend due to the controversial travel restrictions,…

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Letter: Retain natural beauty around Niagara Falls

From a letter to the editor in the Buffalo News: If Frederick Law Olmsted were around today to learn about plans to improve tourism in Niagara Falls, he would remind people that compared with the Canadian side, Niagara Falls State Park lets walkers enjoy one of the most beautiful natural areas in North America. “It…

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Niagara Square to close

I know this isn’t directly related to tourism, it is still something that may affect tourists coming to the area. From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Square will close May 1 as part of plan to re-invent the beleaguered north end shopping centre. RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Company, which owns an interest in the…

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