The tallest condo in Canada is coming to Ontario but it’s not in Toronto

From BLOGTO.com: Dubbed 77 Niagara, the development hailing from Fugiel International Group and Chamberlain Architects will rise out of the central Fallsview district of Niagara Falls near the corner of Stanley Avenue and Robinson Street, a stone’s throw away from the ever-buzzing Clifton Hill.

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Raptors star Kawhi Leonard visits Falls with family

From Niagara This Week: Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard and his family spent the day in Niagara Falls Tuesday, a day after celebrating his team’s NBA championship during a parade in Toronto. Videos and photos posted to social media show Leonard being surrounded by fans down by the falls area, many taking pictures of the…

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Falls Comic Con draws big crowds

From Niagara This Week: Appearing at Niagara Falls Comic Con was like coming home for Lance Henriksen. The American actor, best known as the android Bishop in two films in the Alien franchise and the cult classics Pumpkinhead and Near Dark, recently spent several months in Toronto filming a movie and was eager to return…

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Falls featured in new film opening Friday

From the St Catharines Standard: Niagara Falls is the backdrop for an award-winning Canadian drama opening at the Niagara Square Cinemas Friday. “Mary Goes Round,” the debut feature from Toronto director Molly McGlynn, stars Aya Cash (“You’re the Worst”) as a substance abuse counselor named Mary who loses her job and driver’s license because of…

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Niagara Falls attractions secure despite Toronto casino plans

From Multibriefs.com: After years of debate, a casino is coming to Toronto. Great Canadian Gaming Corp. and Brookfield Business Partners recently announced a partnership to upgrade the OLG Slots at Woodbine to a full casino and entertainment/hotel complex. With plans for a “city within a city” set to run on a 22-year lease, the development…

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Hovercraft service a year away

From the Niagara Falls Review: Hovercraft rides across Lake Ontario are a step closer to becoming a reality. St. Catharines city councillors gave the plan their approval in principle Monday night. Beamsville resident Bruno Caciagli, who has spent the past two years developing the plan as an alternative to spending hours in traffic gridlock, hopes…

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Niagara Parks partners with Metrolinx for new Go Train travel package

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…

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Biz crowd flying high over air service

From the St Catharines Standard: Bookings have begun rolling in for upcoming flights connecting Niagara and Toronto — and it comes as no surprise to Mishka Balsom. The president and CEO of Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce believes the air service offered by Greater Toronto Airways announced Tuesday will be a “great benefit” to the…

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