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….
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…
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…
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…
From the Niagara Falls Review: More than $168,000 was raised for local charities during the annual Sleep Cheap Charities Reap campaign. Participating Niagara Falls hotels and attractions raised $168,789 for 20 charities, including the Brain Injury Association of Niagara, the Salvation Army and the Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region.
From the Niagara Falls Review: GO Transit expansion to Niagara had a notable mention in Thursday’s provincial budget. It cited an extension of GO rail service to Niagara and Bowmanville as the “next generation of infrastructure investments” for the province as it works with stakeholders. It would also be subject to agreements with freight rail…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The city will contribute $350,000 towards a $4-million public-private project that will modernize the illumination of the falls. The city will take the $350,000 from what is expected to be an approximately $4.5-million fourth-quarter payment in April from Ontario Lottery and Gaming for hosting two casinos. Niagara Falls also has…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The new Oakes Garden Theatre is going to look a lot like the old Oakes Garden Theatre. Restoration of the theatre’s distinctive pergola wall, dismantled because of safety concerns in 2012, will utilize the original stone pulled from a local quarry when complete, possibly by this summer. Only it will…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission has issued a request for qualifications to move forward its plans to redevelop Miller’s Creek Marina. Following input received from a public information session, and a formal request for information process, the commission is seeking third-party interest on one of three development options. One option is…
This isn’t exactly related to the main Niagara Falls tourism district, but if a large event is held in the region, it would certainly bring a lot of tourists. From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Region has put its support behind a bid to host the 2021 Canada Summer Games. Council committed $85,000 Thursday to…