From the Niagara Falls Review: The U. S.-based auto racing giant NASCAR says it is not in the business of building race tracks -and unless one has already been built, don’t bother asking how it might get involved. Asked about the possibility of the organization expanding into Canada or being involved in some way with…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Canadian Motor Speedway proposal completed another lap toward the finish line Wednesday. The regional planning committee supported an amendment application to its policy plan, allowing the multi-million-dollar project to move ahead through what could be an arduous approval process. The endorsement, however, didn’t come with a blank cheque. It…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Fort Erie council unanimously authorized an amendment to its official plan Monday night, essentially endorsing the Canadian Motor Speedway proposal. A bylaw will go before town council next Monday night. The issue will also need approval from Niagara Region, and must meet other requirements from the provincial government. Close to…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Supporters of the Canadian Motor Speedway hope the town will give the project its full endorsement at Monday’s council-in-committee meeting. If it gets council’s backing, the project will still need the green light from the regional council. Normally, council meetings are held in the council chambers at town hall but…
From the Niagara Falls Review: A group of Niagara residents have raised the caution flag over the proposed Fort Erie motor speedway project. A grass-roots organization, known as CARS (Citizens Against Racing Speedway) warns the proposal will not be an economic windfall for the town, rather it will be its “worst nightmare.” The town and…