Niagara Falls, Ontario

The Royal Canadian Legion 2022 National Poppy Campaign launches today

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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OTTAWA, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legions 2022 National Poppy Campaign is officially underway, with new biodegradable Poppies and wreaths and some poignant new initiatives to help promote Remembrance.

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legions 2022 National Poppy Campaign is officially underway, with new biodegradable Poppies and wreaths and some poignant new initiatives to help promote Remembrance.
  • For the first time ever, the Legion is distributing new biodegradable Poppies and wreaths during this years campaign.
  • It is a project of The Legion National Foundation and donations go to this charity, whose work complements that of the Legion.
  • The ceremonial start to the 2022 National Poppy Campaign took place on October 25, with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, accepting the First Poppy from Dominion President Bruce Julian.

School Bus Safety Program to Launch in Niagara Falls City to Protect Students at School Bus Stops

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BusPatrol today announces a new partnership with the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls City School District to improve school bus safety.

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  • NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BusPatrol today announces a new partnership with the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls City School District to improve school bus safety.
  • All 100 buses in the Niagara Falls City School District will benefit from the BusPatrol platform ,which provides advanced technology to help reduce stop-arm violations and improve student safety.
  • The school bus safety program will change driver behavior in Niagara Falls and reduce the number of times drivers illegally pass stopped school buses.
  • In the fall of 2019, Niagara Falls City School District conducted a pilot program with BusPatrol to identify the risk of stop-arm violations.

TVO Original 'TRIPPING The Niagara' is an immersive three-hour bird’s-eye view of the Niagara Region

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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This stunning documentary enables viewers to fly like a red-tailed hawk along the lower portion of the Niagara River.

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  • This stunning documentary enables viewers to fly like a red-tailed hawk along the lower portion of the Niagara River.
  • This year, we are taking audiences on a soaring birds-eye view of another historical region in Canada: the Niagara.
  • Experience the Niagara in 360-degree virtual reality through four immersive short stories, including an incredible view of Niagara Falls that makes you feel like you are there.
  • TVO is funded primarily by the Province of Ontario, and is a registered charity supported by thousands of sponsors and donors.

Stantec to provide design services for South Niagara Hospital

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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EDMONTON, Alberta and NEW YORK and TORONTO, Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSX, NYSE: STN

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta and NEW YORK and TORONTO, Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TSX, NYSE: STN
    Global design firm, Stantec, was selected to provide planning, design, and conformance (PDC) services for the new South Niagara Hospital in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
  • Throughout the project duration, Stantec will evaluate conformance to design and construction requirements for the new hospital.
  • When complete, the South Niagara Hospital will span 1.3 million square feet on a 49.8-acre greenfield site.
  • The collective planning, design, and conformance services provide design excellence focused on optimal clinical operations, flexibility, sustainability, and accessibility.

Granite Project Wins Association of Municipalities of Ontario Gas Tax Award

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Monday, August 31, 2020
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Granite (NYSE:GVA) is pleased to announce a Granite Inliner project, the Stamford Interceptor Trunk Sanitary Sewer Phase 1 Project for the Region of Niagara, Ontario, has been awarded the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Gas Tax Award.

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  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) is pleased to announce a Granite Inliner project, the Stamford Interceptor Trunk Sanitary Sewer Phase 1 Project for the Region of Niagara, Ontario, has been awarded the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Gas Tax Award.
  • The AMO Gas Tax Award recognizes excellence in the use of federal Gas Funds.
  • The Niagara Region was presented this award for their investment of federal Gas Tax funding in an innovative sewer rehabilitation project in the City of Niagara Falls.
  • The Honorable Catherine McKenna, Canadas Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, addressed the Federal Gas Tax Awards ceremony, praising Niagara Regions very impressive work.

Niagara Parks Commission Selects Unit4's People Experience Cloud Suite to Enable Greater Performance Agility

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Monday, November 25, 2019
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To meet these needs, Niagara Parks selected Unit4's People Experience Suite including Unit4 Business World ERP, Financials, Procurement and Unit4 Prevero Financial Planning & Analytics, that combines artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics and will provide Niagara Parks with deep operational insights.

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  • To meet these needs, Niagara Parks selected Unit4's People Experience Suite including Unit4 Business World ERP, Financials, Procurement and Unit4 Prevero Financial Planning & Analytics, that combines artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics and will provide Niagara Parks with deep operational insights.
  • Unit4 Business World will help Niagara Parks re-engineer its existing processes and controls, and update its existing financial management system.
  • Since its establishment in 1885, Niagara Parks has remained a self-financed agency of the Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Culture Industries, entrusted to preserve and protect the land surrounding Niagara Falls and the Niagara River.
  • Today, Niagara Parks boasts gardens, a horticulture school, recreation, golf courses, restaurants, heritage and historic sites, gift shops and, of course, Niagara Falls.

IGT Launches Live Multi-Site Dynasty Electronic Table Games at Two Casinos in Canada

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
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LONDON, Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) announced today that its Dynasty Electronic Table Game (ETG) terminals are now deployed at Niagara Fallsview Casino and Casino Niagara in Ontario, Canada.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) announced today that its Dynasty Electronic Table Game (ETG) terminals are now deployed at Niagara Fallsview Casino and Casino Niagara in Ontario, Canada.
  • Through IGT technology, live baccarat and blackjack ETG games are streamed from Niagara Fallsview Casino to its neighboring sister property, Casino Niagara.
  • This is the first deployment of IGT's multi-site live streaming Dynasty ETG technology.
  • Niagara Fallsview Casino is leveraging IGT's live dealer ETG solution to maximize the reach of its live table games investment and enable players to wager on live table games at both casinos with a single dealer.

Scotiabank announces new branch in Niagara Falls

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2019 /CNW/ -Scotiabank is proud to be growing its presence in the Niagara Region with the opening of a new branch in Niagara Falls.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2019 /CNW/ -Scotiabank is proud to be growing its presence in the Niagara Region with the opening of a new branch in Niagara Falls.
  • Scotiabank currently has one other branch in Niagara Falls, located at Thorold Stone & Portage.
  • "There is so much opportunity in the Niagara Region" said Noelle Urquhart, District Vice President, Niagara-Brantford District for Scotiabank.
  • Scotiabank is deeply committed to the Niagara region and has been an active part of the community through charitable donations and philanthropic activities.

Niagara Distillery Opens In Niagara Falls

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Saturday, July 27, 2019
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NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario, July 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The newest restaurant and attraction in Niagara Falls, Ontario is now open; Niagara Distillery & Billy Bones BBQ.

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  • NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario, July 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The newest restaurant and attraction in Niagara Falls, Ontario is now open; Niagara Distillery & Billy Bones BBQ.
  • This unique venue is located at the corner of Clifton Hill and Falls Avenue, just steps from Niagara Falls.
  • The Distillery is a complement to the Niagara Brewing Company which opened in 2015 and is adjacent on the 20 acre Falls Avenue Resort.
  • CNH is the parent company of the Falls Avenue Resort, a 20 acre Hotel and Entertainment Complex located directly across from Niagara Falls in the heart of the tourist district and directly connected to Casino Niagara.

Announcing the First Annual Grow Up Awards Gala

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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TORONTO, July 22, 2019 /CNW/ - Grow Up, Canada's leading cannabis growing conference and tradeshow, today announced the first annual Grow Up Awards Gala, happening on September 12, 2019 at the iconic Greg Frewin Theatre in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

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  • TORONTO, July 22, 2019 /CNW/ - Grow Up, Canada's leading cannabis growing conference and tradeshow, today announced the first annual Grow Up Awards Gala, happening on September 12, 2019 at the iconic Greg Frewin Theatre in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
  • "The Awards Gala aims to shine a light on the great work happening locally and abroad for this industry of ours."
  • Nominations for the awards ceremony are now open to individuals and companies in the industry.
  • Submissions can be made until Friday, August 2, 2019, with all winners being announced at the awards ceremony on September 12.