Three arrested for passing fake US currency in Niagara Falls

From Niagara This Week: Niagara Regional Police have arrested three people from Toronto who allegedly passed counterfeit U.S. currency in the Clifton Hill area of Niagara Falls. On Monday, Aug. 15, police were called to Clifton Hill for a report of a man passing off a counterfeit U.S. $50 bill. The lone suspect was found…

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WFOL grows in illuminations, visitors in 2015-16

From the Niagara Falls Review: This past season provided a “perfect recipe” for the Winter Festival of Lights to “really shine,” says program director Tina Myers. “Fabulous” weather, a favourable U.S. currency exchange and the investment of $2 million into lighting, infrastructure and new technology ensured the festival “kicked butt” in 2015-16, she said. The…

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Tourist season kicks off

From the Niagara Gazette: This weekend the prime tourist season started with most visitors likely arriving from the Canadian side of the river. Over there, the long Victoria Day weekend celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria of England. Banks, schools and government offices will be closed in Ontario on Monday. Traffic should be backed up…

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