Niagara Parks notes road closures on holiday weekend

From Niagara This Week: If you’re heading to Niagara Parks property or attractions on the long Civic Holiday weekend, the commission said that people should be aware of some road closures. The holiday weekend is a chance to witness the Siege of Fort Erie Re-enactment or to take in a free live concert following by…

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Skratch to document World Long Drive champion Maurice Allen’s attempt to be the first person to drive a golf ball across Niagara Falls

From PGATour.com: Skratch announced that Season 2 of “Is It Driveable presented by Avis” will feature World Long Drive champion Maurice Allen’s attempt to be the first person to drive a golf ball across Niagara Falls. The first episode in the three-part series will appear on July 30, with the remaining episodes being released on…

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Niagara Distillery Opens In Niagara Falls

From a PR Web press release: The newest restaurant and attraction in Niagara Falls, Ontario is now open; Niagara Distillery & Billy Bones BBQ. The innovative restaurant opened its door to the public on Wednesday, and has already grabbed the attention of tourists and locals alike. This unique venue is located at the corner of…

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Striking workers at Niagara Falls’ Rainforest Café secure first contract

From the Niagara Falls Review: After 80 days on strike, the workers at Rainforest Café on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls and the restaurant’s owners have been ordered to enter into a first contract. The order came from Ontario Labour Relations Board vice-chair Patrick Kelly, who issued the decision late in the afternoon Wednesday stating…

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Canada passes ‘Free Willy’ bill; outlaws whale, dolphin captivity and breeding

From Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide: A bill to ban whale and dolphin captivity in Canada is finally set to become law after a sinuous process that took over three years to reach a conclusion. The House of Commons passed Bill S-203 on Monday morning. The legislation will help outlaw captive breeding and the import or…

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Marineland confirms walrus death, two deer killed in opening day stampede

From CTVNews.ca: Controversial Canadian waterpark Marineland has announced the death of one of its walruses, days after “demonstrators” were blamed for causing a stampede that led to the deaths of two deer. The tourist attraction in Niagara Falls, Ont. announced Apollo’s death on Tuesday, confirming the 18-year-old animal died of a heart attack in late…

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Architect Emilio Raimondo leaves his mark on Niagara

From Niagara This Week: When Canadian Niagara Hotels wanted to build a massive new water park on Falls Avenue in Niagara Falls, they turned to Emilio Raimondo and his team at Raimondo + Associates Architects Inc. to overcome a unique challenge. It had to be built atop an existing parking garage. “Putting a building atop…

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An old Niagara Falls attraction is getting new life

From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: An old Niagara Falls attraction is getting new life. For the first time in 29 years, a funicular will be transporting people from the bottom of Clifton Hill into the Niagara Gorge. See also: The Buffalo News – Hornblower Cruises restores Clifton Hill cable car to gorge after 29…

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MGE Makes Historic Move in Niagara

From Niagara At Large: Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, as MGE is officially known, is about to assume control of Casino Niagara, Fallsview Casino Resort and the soon-to-open Niagara Falls Entertainment Centre. The deal will officially be closed on Tuesday 11 June 2019 and will be in place for the next 21 years.

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