“Canada: A Symphony in Color” book

Whenever I go into a second-hand store like Goodwill or Value Village, I check out the book section to see if there are any books that mention Niagara Falls. There is a place called Renewed Thrift & Vintage in Welland, Ontario that I was in recently. There were several older books that I thought I would…

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One More Week to Book Our Lowest Rates All Year!

Earlier today I received the latest email newsletter from the Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel and Suites.

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Niagara Falls launches Canada 150

From the Niagara Falls Review: Toronto Maple Leafs legend Johnny Bower joined Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati on Friday to officially launch Canada 150 celebrations for Niagara Falls. The duo raised a flag featuring the Canada 150 logo at Rosberg Family Park, the first of 150 events taking place in the city this year to…

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Cuomo’s “Buffalo Billion” no Benefit to Niagara Falls

From the Niagara Falls Reporter: With key members of his staff under indictment, a potential $3.5 billion budget deficit looming, various ill-considered initiatives like free college tuition and selling liquor in movie theaters going over like lead balloons, and being increasingly at odds with a state legislature scratching and clawing to maintain its own prerogatives…

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U.S. travel ban may affect Niagara

From the Niagara Falls Review: President Donald Trump’s executive order on Friday limiting access to the United States by travellers from predominantly-Muslim countries could have a ripple effect in Niagara. While border officials could not confirm if anyone had been denied entry at Niagara border crossings over the weekend due to the controversial travel restrictions,…

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Letter: Retain natural beauty around Niagara Falls

From a letter to the editor in the Buffalo News: If Frederick Law Olmsted were around today to learn about plans to improve tourism in Niagara Falls, he would remind people that compared with the Canadian side, Niagara Falls State Park lets walkers enjoy one of the most beautiful natural areas in North America. “It…

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Niagara Square to close

I know this isn’t directly related to tourism, it is still something that may affect tourists coming to the area. From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Square will close May 1 as part of plan to re-invent the beleaguered north end shopping centre. RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Company, which owns an interest in the…

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WFOL sees significant increase in vehicle traffic, donations

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Winter Festival of Lights will be heading into its 35th season riding high. That’s because the 34th edition, which concludes Tuesday, has seen increases across the board. Tina Myers, the event’s executive director, said officials have seen a 12 per cent increase in vehicle traffic and a 17 per…

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