Yuk Yuk’s president angry over Falls club closure

From the Niagara Falls Review: Yuk Yuk’s isn’t laughing about how its 10-year relationship with Casino Niagara came to an end last month. In early January, management at Casino Niagara closed the comedy chain’s Niagara Falls club as part of a $7 million upgrade to the facility. A casino spokesperson said the space was needed…

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Lundy’s Lane Restaurant Week starts Thursday

From the Niagara Falls Review: As Lundy’s Lane continues to evolve into a district “where the locals go,” the business community hopes to see thousands of Niagara Falls residents come out for Winter Restaurant Week. Starting Thursday, and running through March 9, 13 restaurants in the dining and entertainment area will offer a variety of…

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Dufferin Islands pedestrian bridge to be repaired

From the Niagara Falls Review: Access to the centre island pedestrian bridge at Dufferin Islands, from Burning Springs Hill, will be closed for two weeks for repairs. The maintenance work is scheduled to begin Tuesday. Wood joists and supports will be replaced, as well as portions of the railings and deck boards before levelling the…

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Butterfly Conservatory looks at the lives of owls

From Niagara This Week: When staff at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory planned for exhibits for Ontario’s 150th birthday, naturally they looked up to kick things off.

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Elvis takes over Scotiabank Convention Centre

From the Niagara Falls Review: The King of Rock n’ Roll takes centre stage at the Scotiabank Convention Centre this week for a worthy cause. Blue Suede Shoes: The King, The Colonel, The Memories, runs Feb. 14 through 19 at the Stanley Avenue facility. The musical biography, told through the eyes of Elvis’ business manager,…

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What do you love about your city?

From the Niagara Falls Review: What do you love about Niagara Falls? The city of Niagara Falls has launched a new photo/video contest asking residents what makes Niagara Falls special to them. “When you think of Niagara Falls, what puts a smile on your face?” asked Niagara Falls mayor Jim Diodati… Contestants do not have…

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Biometric screening would be a ‘disaster’

From the Niagara Falls Review: President Donald Trump’s push to have all visitors entering and exiting the United States subjected to biometric screening – such as finger-printing, retina scans or facial recognition tests – would be a “disaster,” says the general manager of the Peace Bridge Authority.

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Casino Niagara closes its Yuk Yuk’s club

From Niagara Falls Review: The laughs have come to an end at Yuk Yuk’s inside Casino Niagara. The casino has confirmed it ended its tenure with the venerable comedy club chain last month. The last show was on Jan. 7. Jennifer Ferguson, Director of Marketing for Niagara Casinos, says the club was closed to make…

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Thomson selected illumination board chairwoman

From the Niagara Falls Review: Janice Thomson has been selected chairwoman of the Niagara Falls Illumination Board. The board made the appointment during its Jan. 25 meeting. Thomson will replace Mark Thomas, who was chairman of the illumination board since December 2014.

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Niagara Falls launches Canada 150

From the Niagara Falls Review: Toronto Maple Leafs legend Johnny Bower joined Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati on Friday to officially launch Canada 150 celebrations for Niagara Falls. The duo raised a flag featuring the Canada 150 logo at Rosberg Family Park, the first of 150 events taking place in the city this year to…

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