From Niagara This Week: The city has secured funding from the province to help with the costs associated with the annual New Year’s Eve concert in Queen Victoria Park. Earlier this year, staff submitted a funding request to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport’s Celebrate Ontario program and was approved. The city will receive…
From the Niagara Falls Review: A special council meeting has been called for Thursday to discuss the city’s continued concerns about Ontario Lottery and Gaming’s modernization plan. “We’ve gone on record with having serious concerns with modernization, the way it’s being rolled out, and serious concerns of up to 1,400 jobs being in jeopardy (at…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Sherman Zavitz has closed the book on one chapter in his life. Over the past 26 years, he has written around 900 columns on local history for the Niagara Falls Review. His final Niagara Note column will appear in Saturday’s newspaper. “It has become increasingly difficult for me to come…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Metrolinx and Niagara Parks are teaming up to make it easier for people to experience one of the country’s top tourism destinations. The provincial transit agency’s seasonal Go Train service from downtown Toronto to Niagara resumes June 23 and, with the new partnership with Niagara Parks, visitors will be able…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Casino Niagara has started the next phase of a $7-million investment it says will “deliver an elevated” gaming and entertainment experience for all visitors. The current phase of the project focuses on a transformation of the second level into a destination for sports fans, food enthusiasts, entertainment seekers and visitors….
From the Niagara Falls Review: Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Grant Fuhr and retired Toronto Blue Jays star outfielder Jesse Barfield will be in Niagara Falls in June to meet fans, take questions and sign autographs. Fuhr will be at Ruth’s Chris Steak House June 13 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., while Barfield will…
From the Niagara Falls Review: It’s game on for Charles Martinet. The California resident has spent the last few days cramming in as much sight-seeing adventures as he could into his first trip to Niagara because, starting Friday, his calendar will be pretty full. “I’m enchanted with Niagara Falls,” he said Wednesday. “It is absolutely…
From Niagara This Week: A half-marathon and television taping will result in a number of road closures along the Niagara Parkway and Clifton Hill over the next week. Following are closures and lane reductions that are scheduled:… Niagara Falls Women’s Half Marathon — Sunday, June 4 Live with Kelly & Ryan Television Broadcast WEGO Service…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Marineland has announced the death of one of its walruses. The Niagara Falls theme park says its marine-mammal care team is mourning the passing of Sonja, who died suddenly late Thursday when the park closed. In a news release, Marineland said Sonja was under veterinary care for symptoms of an…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Tourism officials in Niagara are expecting another solid tourism season as Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary. Jackie Phillip, manager of the two Ontario travel information centres in Niagara, said she has talked to a few tourism officials who expect to see business increase between 10 and 20 per cent. “If…