Hovercraft service a year away

From the Niagara Falls Review: Hovercraft rides across Lake Ontario are a step closer to becoming a reality. St. Catharines city councillors gave the plan their approval in principle Monday night. Beamsville resident Bruno Caciagli, who has spent the past two years developing the plan as an alternative to spending hours in traffic gridlock, hopes…

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Mystery surrounds death of Kirk Jones

From the Niagara Gazette: The curious case of the death of Kirk Jones is not closed. Despite the recovery and identification of Jones’ body, New York State Park Police are still trying to piece together the details of what happened to Jones on the morning of April 19. At the moment, they have just as…

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Johnny Peppers (destroyed by fire) finally demolished

This building on Ferry St was the former location of Johnny Peppers restaurant. There was a fire several years ago and half the building was destroyed. There was a for sale sign on the lot for a long time, and then yesterday I noticed that it was being demolished. The Niagara Falls Review also has…

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Celebrate the Canada Day Weekend with Ontario’s Niagara Parks

From a Niagara Parks Commission press release seen at Niagara at Large: Niagara Parks is set to mark Canada’s 150th birthday with a full lineup of events over the July 1st weekend. Celebrate this momentous occasion at one of the country’s most iconic destinations with two days of entertainment featuring a free performance by Hollerado…

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One day not enough to celebrate Canada’s 150th in Niagara Falls

From Niagara This Week: There will be no shortage of things to do to help celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in the city on July 1. Festivities will centre on Queen Street and will include everything from the country’s newest citizens being sworn in to a parade, music, games, live entertainment, fireworks and, of course, birthday…

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