from the Niagara Falls Review
NIAGARA FALLS — The document that will spell out what the Niagara Parks Commission wants from a boat tour provider is on target for release in the next few weeks, says commission general manager John Kernahan.
“It’s coming along very well. I think we’re going to be on or very close to our target of late July or early August to release the RFP (request for proposals),” Kernahan said.
But Bill Mocsan, the consultant hired by the provincial government to help guide the parks commission through the process, wouldn’t say specifically when the document will be issued. (more…)
NIAGARA FALLS — Some 22 independent music artists and 22 comedians continue to compete in the youDiscover talent search at Niagara Parks’ historic Oakes Garden Theatre every Wednesday and Friday at 8 p.m. throughout July and August.
This week will see the fifth and sixth of the 11 competition dates.
Wednesday’s lineup features comedians Azfar Ali and Julia Hladkowicz of Toronto, while artist Dylan James of Toronto will challenge The Black Flies of Niagara Falls. (more…)
From WGRZ News
NIAGARA FALLS, ONT – 10 stories beneath the raging waters of the Niagara River sits a maze of massive tunnels, each of them 30 feet across. The remnants of the industrial break-through that introduced the world to the power in water.
These tunnels are called tailraces and they are just part of the system of the hydro power generating plants that sit on the Ontario side of Niagara Falls.
The Toronto Power Company building has been idle and vacant for more than 30 years. When it came on line in 1906 it represented the latest technology. It made it possible for someone to turn on (and off) electricity with the push of a button.
Just down river a bit is the Rankine Station of the Canadian Niagara Power Company. This facility is in much better condition and in fact was in use up until last year.
Today the Niagara Parks Commission oversees both facilities and right now is attempting to rehab them and find a suitable reuse.
The Commission is also in the process of sealing off those tailraces because they are becoming unstable and hazardous. Because of their massive size and dramatic image, they have become an attraction for so-called urban explorers. Parks officials say these explorers put themselves at great risk when they go in, so they just want to remove the temptation.
More information on the history of these great facilities and power generation on the Niagara Frontier is available on the Niagara Parks Commission’s website.
Performs Sept. 1rst and 2nd
From the Niagara Falls Review
Oscar winner Jeff Bridges is headed to the Niagara Fallsview Casino for two shows in September.
Bridges, who won the Best Actor Oscar this year for Crazy Heart, will perform songs from the film at the Avalon Ballroom Sept. 1 and 2. He’ll also offer songs from his album Be Here Soon.
In Crazy Heart, Bridges plays an alcoholic country singer who tries turning his career around when he starts a relationship with a young journalist (Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal). His most beloved role is ‘The Dude’ in the Coen Brothers cult classic The Big Lebowski.
“We are very excited to have a Best Actor winner grace the stage of the Avalon Theatre,” said Larry Gregson, VP of marketing at Fallsview Casino Resort.
Tickets start at $60. Both shows start at 8:30 p.m. Phone 1-877-833-3110.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: To mark 15 years as Canada’s largest retail skateboard shop, West 49 is celebrating in a big way. West 49 Take The Cake skateboard contest will take place in Niagara Falls, Ontario in October 2010. On Saturday, October 2, 2010, West 49 Take The Cake will erupt Oakes Garden Theatre in Niagara Falls featuring 10 of the worlds most influential and recognizable pro skaters throwing down their best tricks for a $100,000.00 CASH prize. Canada’s largest Cash purse event in Canada.
West 49 Take The Cake event will be the standout skateboard event of the year, a must attend on anyone’s calendar of events. An amateur qualifying contest on the Friday will give one skater the pass to ride with the worlds best in Saturday’s final feature. Managed by eventSing promotions inc. who have more than a decade experience in packaging and producing National action sports events. Together, West 49 and eventSing promotions made the easy decision to involve Canada’s most respected park designers; New Line Skateparks who will be installing the best trick feature that promises to play upon the 15th birthday celebration. The excitement begins on Friday, October 1st with an amateur contest and a large welcome party for VIP and invited skaters.
The event space will be filled with action sports retailers and manufacturers featuring interactive games and up to 7,000 fans throughout the two-day event. West 49 is in the process of finalizing some great sponsorship deals to make this event the best possible and hopes to secure a national television deal to broadcast West 49 Take The Cake.
According to Sam Baio, President & CEO of West 49 Inc. “In celebrating our 15th year we are proud to present Canada’s biggest skateboard competition in years. Skating is our roots and our culture. Our customers deserve a show of this magnitude.” With 76 stores in nine provinces, West 49 serves up gear from the most trusted and popular action sports brands such as DC, Quiksilver, Element, C1RCA, Nike 6.0, Etnies, Volcom, Vans, Emerica, Fallen, DVS, Lakai, Hurley, Flip, Almost, Globe, Zoo York, Billabong, Osiris, RDS, Zero, Plan B and Alien Workshop.
West 49’s selection of the latest hoodies, tees, denim, and boards is unrivaled.
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For more information on West 49 or Take The Cake, please contact:
Micki Benedetti 905 466-2575 micki@benedetti.ca
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www.west49.com
Oldest State Park in the Nation Continues to Marvel
by New York State Office of Parks & Recreation
NIAGARA FALLS, NY (07/15/2010)(readMedia)– The nation’s oldest state park, Niagara Falls State Park, celebrated its 125th Anniversary with a concert by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on Goat Island and the dedication of a restored pocket park.
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash was on hand to praise the park as a worldwide destination. “Today marks the 125th anniversary of when this park became the land of the people of New York State. For generations, people have come from all over the world not just to visit this incredible park, but to experience it. The breathtaking views, the thunderous crash of the falls, and the drenching mists of the gorge make this place like no other in the world.” (more…)
From The Tonawanda News
NIAGARA FALLS — Roger Woodward still remembers how bored and lonely he was that day, July 9, 1960, until a family friend invited him for a boat ride on the upper Niagara River.
Seven years old then, he didn’t even know where he was going, but he was sure it would be a good time.
Roger’s sister, Deanne, was celebrating her 17th birthday and James Honeycutt, 42, a family friend, thought the Woodward children would enjoy an outing in his 12-foot aluminum boat with the 71⁄2 horsepower motor. (more…)
