Horror fans get their own festival in Falls

From the Niagara Falls Review: Horror fans loved having a Niagara Falls convention this weekend dedicated to all the things they love. “I like it because it’s a lot more intimate, it’s more segregated to the horror genre,” said Aaron Kellar, who Saturday dressed up as Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street during…

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OSPCA threatened Marineland’s ‘extinction’: Lawsuit

From the Niagara Falls Review: Marineland’s $21-million lawsuit against the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) is the result of “injuries and damages, including special damages” suffered as a result of the animal welfare organization’s animal cruelty charges laid against the park. In a statement of claim obtained by Niagara Falls…

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Niagara Parks begin parkway, trail improvements

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission began road work this week on the Niagara Parkway, and will be making improvements to five locations along the Niagara River Recreation Trail. Each year, Niagara Parks invests capital funding toward the maintenance of its properties, gardens, parklands, facilities, recreational trails and parkway.

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New Year’s concert still alive, but no TV for 3rd year

From the Niagara Falls Review: For a third straight year, the New Year’s Eve concert in Niagara Falls won’t be televised. Nor, as originally hoped, will it be live streamed. But with this year’s line-up likely announced within a couple of weeks, Mayor Jim Diodati hints changes are coming to the annual show. “Next year’s…

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Daltrey reigns o’er Niagara Falls

From the Niagara Falls Review: As any longtime Who fan will tell you, the best concerts were always the ones that felt like they could fall apart at any second. A blown amp. A destroyed drum kit. At their peak, The Who brought a volcanic energy to the stage that made every show unruly and…

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WonderFalls Pass on sale for Niagara residents

From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara residents were able to start purchasing their WonderFalls Pass Wednesday, which allows them to visit 10 Niagara Falls attractions for $10 per person or $30 per family. Family passes are good for up to six people. The initiative, now in its third year, was created by Coun. Victor Pietrangelo,…

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Festival of Lights goes bigger, brighter for 35th year

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Winter Festival of Lights turns 35 this year, but for organizers the challenge is making it feel born again every year. So expect more new wrinkles, displays and events when the two-month festival kicks off Nov. 18, says executive director Tina Myers. “The ideas are flowing,” she said after…

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City’s investment in tourism marketing paying off

From the Niagara Falls Review: City council’s investment in marketing efforts “continues to drive results” for tourism businesses in Niagara Falls, says Jon Jackson, executive director for Niagara Falls Tourism. Jackson addressed councillors this week about the summer marketing campaign the agency recently concluded. In January, council approved $300,000 in matching funds towards the campaign….

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Falls receives $6.8M from OLG

From the Niagara Falls Review: The City of Niagara Falls will receive $6.8 million as part of a second-quarter, non-tax gaming revenue payment from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. OLG issues quarterly payments to the city for hosting Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino. Since December 1996, Niagara Falls has received more than $105.7 million in…

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Marineland launches lawsuit against OSPCA

From the Niagara Falls Review: Marineland has filed a lawsuit against the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA). The Niagara Falls park filed the charges Tuesday in Toronto, according to OSPCA spokeswoman Stephanie Johns. When asked for comment, the animal welfare organization issued a statement saying it “vehemently denies all of…

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