Sleep Cheap returns Nov. 13-17

From Niagara This Week: Sleep Cheap is back for an eighth year with a seven-figure goal in mind. The fundraising event that gives Niagara residents the opportunity to stay in local hotels at vastly reduced rates with the proceeds going to charity is looking to cross the million-dollar mark this year. More than $845,000 has…

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Residents win ‘David versus Goliath’ battle over Queenston docks

From the Niagara Falls Review: A small citizens’ group and a church in historic Queenston Village fought the town, Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour Co. and the Niagara Escarpment Commission — and won. A hearing before the Ontario Environmental Review Panel, which began in March 2009, ended in a victory recently for the Queenston Residents Association…

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Four Points by Sheraton Niagara Falls – Fallsview Celebrates $60 Million Expansion

From a PR Web press release seen on Yahoo! News: The Four Points by Sheraton Niagara Falls – Fallsview has a new look after the completion of its multimillion-dollar renovation. The 391-room hotel has completely transformed its lobby, guestrooms and meeting space, showing off a new upscale retreat look. Prior to becoming a Four Points…

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Aero Car honoured

From the Niagara Falls Review: The engineering feat of building a cable car over the Niagara River whirlpool was recognized Thursday when the Whirlpool Aero Car was designated an International Historic Civil Engineering Work… The ride was built between 1914 and 1916 and was originally known as the Spanish Aero Car, paying tribute to the…

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