October 5, 2009
Originally printed by CTV.ca
Major fire blazes for hours, guts historic Niagara store
Updated: Sun Oct. 04 2009 7:40:11 PM
ctvtoronto.ca
A once famous and now abandoned department store in Niagara Falls burned to the ground Sunday after firefighters spent over eight hours battling the stubborn flames that refused to burn out.
Rosbergs department store at Queen Street and Erie Avenue was once a community icon but had been abandoned for several years.
Seeing the fire was too much for Don Carrel, the grandson of founder Jacob Rosberg.(more…)
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July 2, 2009
Originally Printed in the Review
Oneida closing Falls outlet
Posted By TONY RICCIUTO, REVIEW STAFF WRITER
The good news is there are deals to be had at the Oneida outlet store on Stanley Avenue in Niagara Falls — the bad news is the store will close next month and some employees will find themselves out of work.
“It’s sad that it’s closing,” said Angela Midea, who visits the store one or twice a year. She had no idea the store was closing when she dropped in Tuesday to see what was on sale.
“I picked up some good deals on some cups, forks and spoons. You can’t go wrong when you pay 50 cents for a spoon,” said Midea, who spent $41 and was quite pleased by what she had saved. (more…)
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December 5, 2008
Printed by the Review
End of the line for Main/Ferry icon
Posted By RAY SPITERI, REVIEW STAFF WRITER
Bob Muller chokes up a little as he talks about closing the business that has been in the community for 101 years.
He’s the third-generation owner of Muller Dry Goods, which is set to join a long list of businesses that have shut their doors in the historic Main and Ferry area.
“Unfortunately, the days of a dry goods store seem to have come to an end,” said Muller, who with his father, George, owns the business on Ferry Street. (more…)
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August 14, 2008
Aug 15, 2008 – Aug 17, 2008
Dare Devil Days Buskerfestival
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Queen Street
Celebrate Old Downtown is pleased to present an event you will just have to see to believe. This adrenaline packed event brings you mind-blowing free entertainment with something for the whole family. Treat your senses to the best sights, sounds and tastes Niagara has to offer.
The busker festival will be downtown’s signature event. Live music will fill the streets as jugglers, stilt-walkers and buskers animate every street corner. Make your way to the main stage where you will dare to watch some of the most thrilling stunts this area has ever seen, including world renowned stunt master, Gene Sullivan of Evel Knievel fame.
World renowned daredevil Dean Sullivan will jump from a crane, over 300 feet in the air, with only a rope and without the benefit of a safety braking device. Days and times of his jumps will be posted on the “Schedule” page as they become available.
Don’t forget your dancing shoes! Friday will be host to some incredible local Niagara bands. Saturday you will experience the classic hits made famous by Ian Mitchell and The Bay City Rollers and Terry Sylvester of The Hollies. As if that weren’t enough, Niagara’s local businesses will be there offering you sidewalk sales, food, drinks and activities. So what are you doing this summer? Come out and celebrate old downtown with us at Daredevil Days, August 15th to the 17th on Queen Street in Niagara Falls.
Schedule Of Events (more…)
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August 6, 2008
Printed from the Review
New stores at Niagara Square
Posted By ALISON LANGLEY
Niagara Square’s extreme make over is almost ready to be unveiled.
One end of the Montrose Road mall has been essentially a construction site for the past years as crews worked on several new stores.
The new businesses reflect a focus on accessorizing the home rather than the body.
“We’re not a fashion centre but we’re becoming a home fashion centre,” said Tammy Robertson, marketing co-ordinator for the mall.
The newest addition will open its doors to the public on Saturday.
Jysk (pronounced yi-sk), will feature 19,000 square feet of furniture, accessories and bedding.
The Scandinavian-based company operates in 20 countries with more than 1,000 stores. (more…)
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June 2, 2008
Printed by the Review
Springlicious proves Niagara Falls wants vibrant downtown, organizers say
Three days of food, wine, beer and music bring thousands to see new-look downtown
Posted By Corey Larocque
If downtown Niagara Falls comes back to life, the Springlicious weekend could earn a spot as a turning point in the city’s history. The wine and beer expo brought thousands of people to Queen Street from Friday night to Sunday afternoon.
Many saw the event, as well as the recent cosmetic improvements to some buildings, and the filling of a dozen previously vacant storefronts with art galleries, as a sign there’s some progress downtown.
“I’m moving back if they have something like this all the time,” said Kim Maraldo, who used to rent an apartment on Queen Street across from city hall. She moved to Welland two years ago but is reconsidering after seeing the recent progress downtown.
The community festival seemed to be having the effect organizers hoped for – to show off the recent improvements made to some Queen Street buildings and to draw some attention to the arrival of a dozen art galleries in formerly vacant storefronts.
(more…)
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March 18, 2008
Build-A-Bear Workshop® is opening at Clifton Hill
Join us for our Grand Opening Cele-bear-ation
Friday, March 28
At 9:45am join Bearemy®, our huggable mascot, for the ribbon cutting ceremony and get a FREE Beary Limited® edition Collectibear® pin!
Enjoy live entertainment from 4-6pm
And more!
Saturday, March 29
Join us for Stuffed With Hugs™ to make bears for free to be donated to a beary special cause. (first 200 Guests only)
Meet Bearemy, making appearance between 10am – 12pm
Enjoy live entertainment from 12-2pm
www.buildabear.com
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Printed by the Review
Expect to see bears on Clifton Hill
Posted By JENNIFER PELLEGRINI
A new attraction is coming to Niagara Falls that children from the local area and beyond will be beary excited about. Build-a-Bear Workshop, the St. Louis-based company that gives little ones – and not-so-little-ones – the chance to pick and create the fuzzy friend of the dreams, is set to open at Victoria Avenue and Clifton Hill March 28.
“We’re beary thrilled,” Paul Bundonis, Build-a-Bear’s chief workshop bear, said from his office in Missouri, using Build-a-Bear speak that includes “beary,” “paws-itively,” cele-bear-ation and “op-bear-tunities.”
The new Niagara Falls store will be one of 20 the company plans to open in 2008 – and one of two opening in Canada this month.
A store was set to open in Midtown Plaza in Saskatoon March 14 and another one will open in the New Sudbury Centre this summer.
But the Niagara Falls shop will break with the tradition of opening a Build-a-Bear store inside a shopping mall and will join ranks with ones in Myrtle Beach, New York City, Las Vegas and Anaheim that are located on the street or in outdoor venues in tourist-heavy areas. (more…)
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February 22, 2008
Printed by the Review
Lundy’s Lane soon home to new stores
A new shoe store and Shopper’s Drug Mart are moving onto Lundy’s Lane.
The construction site on Lundy’s Lane beside Country Style Donuts will be a new, large-format Shopper’s Drug Mart, said Tammy Smitham, the company’s director of communications.
Smitham said the new, 14,000-square-foot store will replace the 8,000-square-foot store at the corner of Drummond Road and Lundy’s Lane.
The owner of the current store and the staff will relocate to the new store once construction is complete in November, Smitham said. (more…)
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February 21, 2008
The Fury Hits Niagara This Summer
Will you Survive?
Go to niagarasfury.com to find out!
The biggest thrill, 10,000 years in the making, will take Niagara Falls by storm. This summer, the Fury will hit. The new multi-million dollar attraction, staged at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls, is the only one of its kind in the world and this summer The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) will be unleashing the Fury at the new Table Rock Center.
While the details of the experience and attraction are still under wraps, Niagara Parks has started to slowly unveil the Fury by releasing the name and website. Utilizing technology and science never before conceived NPC assembled experts from across the globe to produce and create Niagara’s Fury™. Go to www.niagarasfury.com now to register and be among the first to receive more exciting information as it is released to the public.
“Niagara’s Fury is an extreme experience like no other. It will change you in a way you never imagined. The real question is, Will you Survive?” asked Jim Williams, NPC Chairman.
Niagara’s Fury is the cornerstone of the highly anticipated renovations at Table Rock Center. The Center will be Niagara’s newest “must see” destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. The major renovation and state-of-the art additions include a Bridge of Flowers, which will showcase a distinctive Clock Tower providing covered pedestrian access to the Center from the Fallsview Tourist Area and a Grand Hall year-round viewing Gallery.
Table Rock will also introduce Pop & Lolly’s ™, a candy shop that will include an on-site confectionary chef providing candy enthusiasts with an up-close look at the art of specialized candy being made.
Throughout the shop, a wide selection of candy and gifts, from traditional favourites to unique containers will be available and a colorful wall of bulk candy will be featured. A decadent chocolate fountain will be sure to light up the eyes of candy enthusiasts.
Situated right at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls, and also slated to open this summer, is a new dining experience Elements on the Falls ™. Featuring open flame cooking with an Artisan twist, Elements on the Falls will offer the best view of the Falls and will surely be the perfect spot to experience the magic and thunder of the world-famous Niagara Falls.
Elements on the Falls will provide a comfortable and casual setting that’s perfect for a relaxing lunch or dinner with friends or family. The menu will offer something for everyone – from traditional to contemporary – and showcases fresh seasonal produce from the Niagara region.
The restaurant will feature terraced seating, meaning that every guest will enjoy an unparalleled view of Niagara Falls. By day, light pours in through full-length windows, creating a bright, airy atmosphere. Music plays softly and combines with the sound of demonstration cooking and lively conversations to create an energetic environment. After dark, the atmosphere is romantic and inspirational, as the “Illumination of the Falls” mixes with reflections on the windows from the open flame cooking.
Details on other new amenities at Table Rock Center will be released in the coming weeks. For up-to-date information on these and other happenings, please visit www.niagaraparks.com. And remember to watch for the arrival of the Fury at www.niagarasfury.com.
Contact:
Carrie Kormos
Vice President, OEB Enterprise
carriekormos@oebenterprise.com
(416) 456-5606
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