Maves, Jeffs appointed to Niagara Parks Commission

From Niagara This Week: Two former regional councillors have been appointed to the Niagara Parks Commission board. Bart Maves, a former Niagara Falls councillor, and April Jeffs, former mayor of Wainfleet, were appointed to the commission Jan. 31 by the Progressive Conservative government. They will each serve a three-year term.

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Incline Railway Improvements

The Niagara Parks Commission is redeveloping the lower level plaza at its Incline Railway. NPC plans $600K railway plaza redevelopment From the St Catharines Standard: The Niagara Parks Commission is redeveloping the lower level plaza at its Incline Railway. The $600,000 worth of improvements are intended to create a more welcoming environment for the thousands…

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Greenway funds to upgrade Niagara Falls State Park

From the Niagara Gazette: The state of New York will spend $9 million on a pair of restoration projects at Niagara Falls State Park. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced Tuesday the approval by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Niagara River Greenway Fund Standing Committee of $3.83 million for restoration…

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Upcoming Goat Island work includes new police office, Tesla statue move

From the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: State parks officials unveiled renovations at several key areas in Niagara Falls State Park this year, but the planned work is just beginning. Three Sisters Islands, Luna Island and Prospect Point with groundbreaking ceremonies this year. Those projects make up a small portion of the $40 million worth of…

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An Eventful Niagara Visit

I have been gone for a little while – wait until you hear why.  I actually managed a trip to the Falls.  I traveled alone in mid-April.  My husband couldn’t get away from work and I didn’t want to bore anyone while I fiddled with my camera settings and lenses. So, I get to the…

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CAA Winter Festival of Lights kicks off Nov. 3

The Welland Tribune reports that November 3rd marks the 30th Season For the CAA Winter Festival of Lights in Queen Victoria Park and The Niagara Parks are not the only ones pulling out all the stops.  One attraction pulling all the stops will be the Skylon Tower. The Skylon Tower will be lighted up  using…

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30th CAA Winter Festival of Lights

The 30th Annual CAA Winter festival of Lights is fast approaching in Niagara Falls. It begins November 3, 2012 at the Outdoor Stage in Queen Victoria Park. Look for an exciting showcase including performances from your favorite Disney characters and the Festival of Lights Choir. This year’s festival which is Canada’s foremost illumination festival will…

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State parks system getting $89 million funding boost

From the Associated Press (via WGRZ Channel 2 or Syracuse.com): The $132 billion state budget approved by the Legislature late last month includes $89 million in New York Works capital projects for the state-run system of 178 parks and 35 historic sites. The funding breakdown released earlier this month includes: — $25 million for Niagara…

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