Marineland has been out of the news for a few years now. I occasionally see a very small group of protestors outside the park, but other than that, it’s been quiet. That all changed this week when a lawsuit and court decision came to light about the male Orca whale they have on loan from…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara’s latest attempt at a local TV station has faded to black — at least for now. Niagara News TV president Frank Thibault said the St. Catharines-based station suspended operations Monday, putting 17 people out of work. “We’re trying to figure out a way to come back,” said Thibault, who…
Here are the main stories from Bullet Media, Niagara This Week, and the Niagara Falls Review regarding the opening of the new Scotiabank Convention Centre: Niagara Falls Review – ‘This is the beginning of a new era in Niagara’ Niagara This Week – A ‘turning point’ for Niagara Bullet Media – A dream comes true;…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission is giving ‘top secret’ status to the proposals submitted for one of the most important business deals the agency will make. Bids to run boat tours on the Niagara River are under lock and key and being evaluated at a secret location by a team whose…
From the Niagara Falls Review: It was designated as a day for family time. Perhaps more importantly, Family Day was needed to bridge the long holiday gap between New Year’s Day and Easter. No matter what the reason, a three-day weekend in February is a gift Niagara Falls will gladly accept. After all, according to…
Wow! What is going on over there?! For the last 2 weeks there has been story after story after story about problems at the Niagara Parks Commission. On Monday the dismissed 4 of the commissioners. Here are some accompanying news stories: ‘It’s time to change it all up,’ says Gale – Niagara Falls Review Gale…
I haven’t posted much for a few days, but I’ve got a bunch of links for more articles about the Niagara Parks Commission expenses “scandal” as well as the non-tendered contract for the magazine. Bullet Media – Cleaning up the mess at the Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Falls Review – Former NPC executive breaks silence…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Like a carefully choreographed assembly line, the crews worked in unison at a quick pace, each aware that team-work and timing were vital to a positive outcome. “This is well-planned out,” said Reg Coates as concrete truck after concrete truck drove into the cavernous exhibition hall at the Niagara Convention…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission will keep tweaking its process for picking a boat tour operator while it moves toward a Nov. 24 target deadline for companies to submit their bids to run Niagara River boat tours, general manager John Kernahan says. A month after the provincial agency launched a competition…
From the Niagara Falls Review: A new partnership between the future Niagara Falls convention centre and the company that owns The Niagara Falls Review will boost the image of the city-owned facility scheduled to open next spring and add to its operating revenue, officials with both companies say. The Niagara Convention and Civic Centre selected…