Striking workers at Niagara Falls’ Rainforest Café secure first contract

From the Niagara Falls Review: After 80 days on strike, the workers at Rainforest Café on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls and the restaurant’s owners have been ordered to enter into a first contract. The order came from Ontario Labour Relations Board vice-chair Patrick Kelly, who issued the decision late in the afternoon Wednesday stating…

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Mr. Cheapskate’s guide to Niagara Falls: 12 fun things to do for under $50

From NewYorkUpstate.com: There is no question that a visit to Niagara Falls can be an expensive one. Especially if you have a large family and especially if you want to visit the Canadian side with its honky-tonkish arcade-filled Clifton Hill and the lure of a large casino and several pricey attractions. But Mr. Cheapskate says…

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Wild Side’s 9 Favourite Places in Niagara Falls

From Exclaim.ca: Wild Side are a Niagara Falls-based hardcore band who released their debut album, Who the Hell is Wild Side?, in May on Triple B Records. The band are dedicated to the pretty and the gritty sides of their hometown. Vocalist Brandon MacFarlane describes Niagara Falls as “a strange, lovely, dangerous and exciting place,”…

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Hyatt Expected to Triple Canada Presence by 2022

From Hotel Business: Hyatt Hotels Corporation expects to open more than 20 new hotels in Canada by the end of 2022, tripling the global hospitality brand’s presence in the country. The newly announced properties include three hotels in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls, Ontario, expected to open in 2022: a dual-branded Hyatt Centric Niagara…

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5 Things to do in Niagara Falls this Summer

From Canada.com: If you’re looking to get outdoors this summer, Niagara Falls has many activities to offer. From breathtaking views, to unforgettable tours and unbeatable activities, Niagara Falls truly is the perfect getaway for the whole family. Not sure what to include on your to-do list? We’ve curated a list with a few of our…

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Canada passes ‘Free Willy’ bill; outlaws whale, dolphin captivity and breeding

From Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide: A bill to ban whale and dolphin captivity in Canada is finally set to become law after a sinuous process that took over three years to reach a conclusion. The House of Commons passed Bill S-203 on Monday morning. The legislation will help outlaw captive breeding and the import or…

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Marineland confirms walrus death, two deer killed in opening day stampede

From CTVNews.ca: Controversial Canadian waterpark Marineland has announced the death of one of its walruses, days after “demonstrators” were blamed for causing a stampede that led to the deaths of two deer. The tourist attraction in Niagara Falls, Ont. announced Apollo’s death on Tuesday, confirming the 18-year-old animal died of a heart attack in late…

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Niagara Falls is also known for its history of badminton expertise

This may seem kind of random, but I had no idea there was this connection between badminton and Niagara Falls From the St Catharines Standard: When we think about sports excellence in Niagara Falls, we can include both team sports and individual activities. Although it may not be the first sport that pops into to…

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Striking workers at Niagara Falls’ Rainforest Café secure first contract

From Niagara This Week: After 80 days on strike, the workers at Rainforest Café on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls and the restaurant’s owners have been ordered to enter into a first contract. The order came from Ontario Labour Relations Board vice-chair Patrick Kelly, who issued the decision late in the afternoon Wednesday stating he…

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