The Continental connection

From Niagara This Week: When Jesse McCracken set out to create a documentary film on motel culture in Niagara Falls, he found himself on the doorstep of the Continental Motel on Ferry Street, expecting another interview discussing the decline in the number of the mom-and-pop type of inns that were once a booming part of…

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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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Connecting Fallsview, Victoria districts

From the Niagara Falls Review: The city is looking at how the Fallsview and Victoria Centre districts could be better connected in the future. “We’re looking at traffic improvements and how we can make turning movements at the intersection of Ferry Street and Fallsview (Boulevard) safer for pedestrians to cross, and also to make the…

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Hooters to try again in N.F., Ont.

From Buffalo Business First: Hooters is making a return to the Niagara region of Southern Ontario. Niagara Falls, Ont. development officials confirmed Thursday that Hooters has signed a lease to occupy the first floor of the Baymont Inn on Ferry Street, just two blocks from Fallsview Casino & Resort. Hooters is slated to open later…

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The Capri closes doors after 55 years

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Capri Restaurant on Ferry Street was closed to the public Tuesday and its furnishing have been removed. But what led to the closure – and whether it’s a permanent or temporary situation – is unclear. Marisa Alfieri-Hay, daughter of business founder the late Sam Alfieri, was inside the restaurant…

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