Details surfacing around new people-mover system

From the Niagara Falls Review: While officials remain relatively tight-lipped about ongoing negotiations for a new people-mover project — which appear to be wrapping up — snippets of information continue to be released, painting a slight picture of how the bus system could operate. An agreement between the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara…

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Believe it or not: There really does seem to be a deal on $50-million people mover for Niagara Falls

From Bullet News Niagara: Niagara Falls council went behind closed doors late Tuesday afternoon for a special meeting to receive an update on the status of the people-mover project – the $50-million transit system for tourists that is being developed in partnership with the Niagara Parks Commission. Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati said Tuesday night…

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Falls a tourism anchor for Niagara: Diodati

From Niagara This Week: In Jim Diodati’s eyes, Niagara Falls is a piece of bait. He says the city, with its beautiful natural wonder and tourist appeal, is what draws people to the Niagara region to visit. The plan, he added, is to use that bait to hook visitors and get them to explore more…

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New multipurpose venue for casino?

From the Niagara Falls Review: Details on a proposed new entertainment facility will be revealed Wednesday during an announcement at the Scotiabank Convention Centre. Clare Copeland, CEO of Falls Management Company, will unveil results of a strategic study regarding the major new venue starting at 1 p.m. The announcement comes on the heels of Niagara…

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Sleep Cheap charity nears $1-million mark

From the Niagara Falls Review: Ten local charities that are being helped this year from the Sleep Cheap Charities Reap fundraiser will be using their money for everything from funding new equipment at the Boys & Girls Club to upgrades to kitchen facilities at the Niagara Falls Community Outreach. This year’s event generated $120,444.98, bringing…

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Will & Kate at Niagara Falls?

From WGRZ Channel 2 in Buffalo: Niagara Falls is Western New York and southern Ontario’s natural tourist attraction. But the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario has its mind set on two tourists in particular; England’s future King and Queen, Prince William and his bride-to-be, Kate Middleton. After their spring wedding they’re planning a trip to…

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Casino entertainment centre talks ‘ramp up’

From the Niagara Falls Review: More star power and a bigger theatre in Niagara Falls could boost tourism, create jobs and give Niagarans a better chance of getting tickets to the entertainers who perform at the Fallsview Casino, says Mayor Jim Diodati. Encouraging the construction of a 7,000-seat entertainment centre will be one of city…

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William and Kate welcome in the Falls

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Honeymoon Capital wants to roll out the red carpet for Prince William and Kate Middleton after they tie the knot in April. Niagara Falls city hall plans to send a follow-up invitation to one it sent to the future king in December now that it appears certain the newlyweds…

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Tourism minister drops by Falls city hall for friendly chat with mayor

From Bullet Media: The view from 10,000 feet is often brilliant and rarely detailed. And that pretty much sums up the meeting Friday between Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati and Ontario Tourism Minister Michael Chan: A relaxing get-together with nothing on the agenda, and few if any expectations. “It was just a chance to get…

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Sleep Cheap underway, rooms still available

From the Niagara Falls Review: As families started checking into their hotels Monday for what has become a Niagara fall tradition, organizer Jim Diodati says this will be “an odd year” for Sleep Cheap, Charities Reap. “It has been great, especially having the water parks all on board and having a great big inventory. It’s…

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