Niagara Falls hotel owner may build another hotel next door
From the Buffalo News: The owners of the Wingate by Wyndham hotel in downtown Niagara Falls have acquired the neighboring lot and may build another hotel there.
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Morton’s Grille Debuts in Canada at the Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa
From a Marketwired press release seen on Yahoo! Finance: Canada’s first Morton’s Grille will debut inside the #1 rated TripAdvisor Fallsview Hotel, the Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa. The ‘upscale casual’ restaurant, with seating overlooking Niagara Falls, is set to open in April 2017.
Popular Niagara Falls diner set for a comeback
From the Niagara Falls Review One of the city’s most popular restaurants is being reborn. Simon Kelly and Angela Peebles, the people behind the Regal Diner, are back and hope to reopen the eatery at the beginning of next month.
Access to Thompson’s Point closed for Wildplay work
From the Niagara Falls Review: Viewing access at Thompson’s Point on the Niagara Parkway will be closed from March 13 to 31 for the final stages of construction of WildPlay Niagara’s Whirlpool Adventure Course.
Cultural hub a missing piece of city: Mayor
From the Niagara Falls Review: A new cultural hub announced in Mayor Jim Diodati’s state of the city speech Wednesday would be a “shared gathering space” for the community, and create a vastly improved Sylvia Place Farmer’s Market.
Niagara Speedway construction photos
I don’t have any details for you, but here are some photos from the Niagara Speedway construction area. It looks like the buildings/structures are mostly done, and they are starting to work on the concrete at the track.
Ambitious plans for Buffalo Ave. in Niagara Falls unveiled to public
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: An ambitious proposal for the future of an industrial corridor in Niagara Falls was unveiled Tuesday night. Architecture firm LaBella Associates presented to the public long-term proposals for Buffalo Avenue.
Renovations at Starbucks inside Skylon Tower
Last week I posted about the Starbucks at the Skylon Tower complex on Murray St and how it was undergoing some renovations. Trevor Shaw reminded me there is a Starbucks inside. I stopped by the other day to check it out, and it too is under renovations.
Niagara aquarium expands to protect threatened penguins
From the Toronto Star: A Niagara Falls aquarium is expanding so it can breed and protect the threatened Humboldt penguin.
Statement from Senator Ortt regarding Goat Island Lodge Proposal
From WBTA 1490: …Last week, Senator Ortt sent a letter to the governor voicing his opposition and concerns with the plan.