Sizing up the job ‘opportunities’

From the Niagara Falls Review: There were about 40 businesses to choose from, but Tulliana Duiker had her heart set on three of them. “I’m actually looking at the convention centre, Marriott and the jet boat tours,” said the 19-year-old Niagara College student. “They’re all different, so I just want to see what I can…

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CNN iReport – Butterfly Conservatory, Ontario

There was recently a CNN iReport (user generated reporting) about the Butterfly Conservatory (including pictures): The Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls, Ontario features over 2000 colorful, tropical butterflies (and moths) that fly freely among the lush and exotic blossoms and greenery.

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FIXING THE FALLS: Inspiration is right across the border

From the Niagara Gazette: Credit the idea for this week’s Sunday centerpiece to Frank Croisdale, founder of the group Niagara Rises. I was chatting with him about our plans for the ongoing series on economic development when he mentioned Queen Street in Niagara Falls, Ont. Frank described it as a street not unlike, say, Main…

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Economic development: How could this happen?

From the Niagara Gazette: It almost defies logic. Niagara Falls, N.Y. sits on the edge of one of the great wonders of the world. It boasts some of the highest-profile developers in America. The local governments have an array of economic development agencies and programs and assistance packages at the ready. Millions of visitors arrive…

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Chan rallies NPC staff

From the Niagara Falls Review: The public has “high expectations” of the Niagara Parks Commission and its employees want to live up to them, Ontario Minister Tourism Michael Chan said in a visit to Niagara Falls Friday intended to rally the employees of the beleaguered government agency. “They want to do their job. They want…

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Falls Avenue Resort Niagara Falls to Welcome Celebrated Chef with Charity Gala & Reception

From a PR Web press release seen on Yahoo! News: The 20 acre Falls Avenue Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada is set to officially welcome esteemed Chef, Author and TV Host Massimo Capra with a Gala Reception at the Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant to benefit Niagara Falls Community Outreach. One of the most recognizable…

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