Halt development charges for new hotels: Thomson

From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Falls and Niagara Region should put a moratorium on development charges for new hotels in the Honeymoon Capital, says Wayne Thomson. The veteran city councillor said the time is right for the municipality and Region to take advantage of Americans flooding back to Niagara Falls thanks in large part…

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NPC to consider second chance for Rink at the Brink

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Rink at the Brink could get a new lease on life Tuesday after the Niagara Parks Commission threatened to kill the attraction after logistical problems in its first year. Commissioners are expected to vote during Tuesday’s board meeting on a report that would allow the Winter Festival of Lights…

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Giant slip n’ slide coming to Niagara

From Niagara This Week: Drummond Road will be transformed into one of the world’s longest slip n’ slides this summer. The busy road will be closed between Lundy’s Lane and Prospect Street on August 13 accommodate the 1,000-foot-long three-lane Urban Slide. “They are a blast,” said Jesse Fulton, president of 365 Sports, the Blue Mountain-based…

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    Falls Avenue Newsletter #12

    Last Thursday I received the latest issue of the Falls Avenue Newsletter. This came about 6 weeks since the last one. I would think they should be sending this out a little more frequently. They are promoting several Fall packages, as well as New Year’s Eve packages. To subscribe, visit the main page and enter…

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      Falling in winter

      From the Buffalo Business First: Tourism officials hope a series of special events will melt away perceptions that the Niagara region’s hospitality business is seasonal, that it’s put on ice during the winter months. “Who would know just how beautiful Niagara Falls and the Niagara region is in the wintertime unless you see it?” asked…

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        Build-a-Bear Workshop now open

        The Build-A-Bear Workshop was supposed to open Friday, March 28. I don’t know if it did or not, but it was definitely open on Saturday, March 29. I was by there when we were visiting the area for Earth Hour, and I guess it fit right in. There was no sign on the outside at…

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          Exhibit in Falls will spark bright memories

          From the Buffalo News: What’s left today of A Festival of Lights is mostly wistful memories. Jimmy Cancemi remembers late nights spent building intricate winter scenes and fantasy landscapes in the months leading up to the annual event. Elaine Meranto recalls organizing hundreds of volunteers who worked shifts guiding tourists and manning animated displays. And…

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