Region throws support behind summer games bid

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…

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Clifton Hill Construction

From the Niagara Falls Review: Construction continues at the site of the former Comfort Inn on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls on Feb. 26, 2016. Four-acres of property is being redeveloped as part of a multi-plan expansion for HOCO Limited entertainment facilities on Clifton Hill.

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Diodati wants tourism, businesses on same page

From the Niagara Falls Review: As Jim Diodati prepares for his State of the City address on Thursday, the Niagara Falls mayor is calling on the tourism and business community to have a more collaborative relationship. Diodati said there’s a feeling among some in the public that there’s “tourism and everyone else.” He said he…

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Woodbine theatre a ‘cause for concern’: Diodati

From Niagara This Week: News that Woodbine Entertainment Group plans to build a 5,000-seat theatre at the Toronto racetrack isn’t sitting well with Mayor Jim Diodati. “I’ve go to be honest, it is some cause for concern,” Diodati said after learning that the group that operates the Toronto track and slots facility has entered into…

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Strong turnout to NPC job fair

From the Niagara Falls Review: About 50 people were waiting outside before the Niagara Parks Commission opened the doors to its second annual job fair on Saturday morning. About 450 attended last year’s seasonal opportunity, and judging by the early turnout on Saturday, the NPC expects to top that number this year. General Manager John…

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Top Things To Do In Niagara Falls This Weekend!

Last week I received the latest email newsletter from the Clifton Hill Resort. You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resort Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.

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Illumination board to seek funding for lighting upgrade

From Niagara This Week: The Niagara Falls Illumination Board is looking to the community for help to revitalize lighting of the Horseshoe and American falls. The last update to the lighting system came 20 years ago when the current Xenon lighting system was installed. Following a thorough Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposal…

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