Fledgling Niagara TV station off the air

From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara’s latest attempt at a local TV station has faded to black — at least for now. Niagara News TV president Frank Thibault said the St. Catharines-based station suspended operations Monday, putting 17 people out of work. “We’re trying to figure out a way to come back,” said Thibault, who…

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Local news covered of Scotiabank Convention Centre opening

Here are the main stories from Bullet Media, Niagara This Week, and the Niagara Falls Review regarding the opening of the new Scotiabank Convention Centre: Niagara Falls Review – ‘This is the beginning of a new era in Niagara’ Niagara This Week – A ‘turning point’ for Niagara Bullet Media – A dream comes true;…

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Parks Commission finds no evidence of forgery

From Bullet Media: Niagara Parks Commission chairwoman Fay Booker has said she is always ready to call police if she finds evidence of criminal wrongdoing in the provincial agency. So far she hasn’t found any. Booker told Bullet Media she has reviewed a file concerning an alleged forgery. She said there is no indication the…

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Parks Commission faces uphill task to educate visitors about Niagara

From Bullet Media: Niagara Falls may be one of the world’s most famous tourist attractions, but many visitors, even those from this country, just want to take a fast look at the water, buy some icewine, and head down the QEW to Toronto. And that’s a serious problem, says Niagara Parks Commission Chairwoman Fay Booker….

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More Niagara Parks Commission news

Wow! What is going on over there?! For the last 2 weeks there has been story after story after story about problems at the Niagara Parks Commission. On Monday the dismissed 4 of the commissioners. Here are some accompanying news stories: ‘It’s time to change it all up,’ says Gale – Niagara Falls Review Gale…

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More on Niagara Parks Commission problems

I haven’t posted much for a few days, but I’ve got a bunch of links for more articles about the Niagara Parks Commission expenses “scandal” as well as the non-tendered contract for the magazine. Bullet Media – Cleaning up the mess at the Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Falls Review – Former NPC executive breaks silence…

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