Horror fans get their own festival in Falls

From the Niagara Falls Review: Horror fans loved having a Niagara Falls convention this weekend dedicated to all the things they love. “I like it because it’s a lot more intimate, it’s more segregated to the horror genre,” said Aaron Kellar, who Saturday dressed up as Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street during…

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Diodati calls for clarity on hotel tax, DMF

From the Niagara Falls Review: It will be up to the City of Niagara Falls whether to replace the controversial Destination Marketing Fee with a new hotel tax, says Eleanor McMahon, Ontario’s minister of tourism, culture and sport. “That will be up to municipalities, that will be up to them to decide,” she told the…

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Tourism minister addresses summit

From the Niagara Falls Review: Ontario Tourism Minister Eleanor McMahon celebrated the success of the sector in the province, while acknowledging it faces challenges as a result of her government’s policies. “This sesquicentennial year has been nothing short of extraordinary, with so many special events and visitor experiences,” she told a room full of delegates…

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Canada 150 festival sees community ‘come together’

From the Niagara Falls Review: More than 4,000 people turned out to the Canada 150 Fun Fest inside and outside Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls Saturday. “We’re very happy with the turnout,” said organizer Chris Dabrowski. The Stanley Avenue venue hosted a full day of free indoor and outdoor events, which started at noon….

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Canada’s birthday party continues in Niagara Falls

From Niagara This Week: Canada Day might have come and gone, but the party for Canada’s 150th isn’t over yet. Members of the Canada 150 committee in Niagara Falls have been busy planning and organizing the city’s official Canada 150 Signature event entitled 150 Fun Fest in the Falls, set to take place this Saturday…

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CWF Canada invades Niagara Falls

From Niagara This Week: Over the years Niagara Falls has always been a popular destination for honeymoons and professional wrestling. From the years of Tony “Cannonball” Parisi, Neo Spirit Pro Wrestling’s monthly shows at the old Polish Hall on Stanley Avenue, and the WWE retail store on Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls has always been a…

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