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City of Niagara Falls Extreme Heat Relief: Outdoor & Indoor Cooling Locations

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - Hot weather has arrived in Niagara Falls, and humid temperatures are expected this weekend. While no official heat warning has been issued at this time, the City of Niagara Falls is urging residents to take precautions during the hot weather. Various indoor and outdoor...
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Posted on: 6/20/2025 4:00 PM - Category: Media Releases

Niagara Falls Outdoor Community Pools to open Friday, June 27th

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - Looking to make a splash this summer? Keep cool and stay active at one of Niagara Falls' four outdoor pools. F.H. Leslie Pool opened the season on Sunday, June 8th, and all remaining pools will open on Friday, June 27th. Niagara Falls Outdoor Pools Buck Hinsperger...
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Posted on: 6/18/2025 9:45 AM - Category: Media Releases

Celebrate June is Recreation and Parks Month with the opening of new pickleball courts

Grand opening at MF Ker Park, celebrating six new courts and generous contributions from OLG. NIAGARA FALLS, ON - June is Recreation and Parks Month, and the City of Niagara Falls joins organizations across Ontario in celebrating the vital role that parks, green spaces, and recreational...
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Posted on: 6/12/2025 10:00 AM - Category: Media Releases

Art Lab Series: Explore creativity at The Exchange this summer

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The Niagara Falls Exchange is hosting a four-month workshop series, Art Lab, beginning this month. Every second Saturday from June through September, two back-to-back art labs will be held at the Exchange Café or the Sherman Zavitz Theatre in the Museum. This innovative...
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Posted on: 6/10/2025 9:45 AM - Category: Media Releases

Supporting Wildfire Evacuees

In light of the recent wildfire emergencies in Manitoba and northern Ontario, which have displaced numerous families from their homes, the Niagara Falls community is stepping up to offer support to evacuees. As our city prepares to welcome hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals affected by...
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Posted on: 6/6/2025 3:00 PM - Category: In the News

Niagara Falls History Museum presents "Flow," a Community Art Project

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The Niagara Falls History Museum invites residents to join "Flow," a Community Art Project led by local artist Ashley Marazzo.This collaborative art experience aims to engage the community in creating a large-scale art piece that will be unveiled at the Night of Art on...
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Posted on: 6/5/2025 11:45 AM - Category: Media Releases

City of Niagara Falls invites residents to Canada Day Celebration at Firemen’s Park, on July 1st

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls invites residents to our Canada Day Celebration at Firemen’s Park on Tuesday, July 1, from 11 am to 6 pm . This free admission event promises a memorable day filled with live music, entertainment, all-ages activities, food and drinks, and much...
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Posted on: 6/4/2025 9:45 AM - Category: Media Releases

Nominations open for the 2025 Niagara Falls Summer Trillium Awards

Presented by Niagara Peninsula Energy NIAGARA FALLS, ON - Do you, or someone you know, have an outstanding front yard landscape? There is an award for that! The Summer Trillium Awards, presented by Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc., encourage residents to improve their curbside landscaping....
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Posted on: 6/3/2025 9:30 AM - Category: Media Releases

City expands fines and penalties appeals process to include more by-law violations

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls has expanded its Fines and Penalties Appeal process to include additional by-law violations. Parking tickets have already been handled this way for some time, and starting June 2, 2025, this same fast, local process is also available for other...
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Posted on: 5/30/2025 2:00 PM - Category: Media Releases

Celebrate Seniors Month in Niagara Falls with free events and activities

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - As June's Seniors Month approaches, the City of Niagara Falls is gearing up to honour and celebrate the vibrant community of older adults with a series of engaging free events and activities. Organized by the Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC), this month-long celebration...
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Posted on: 5/30/2025 10:30 AM - Category: Media Releases

City of Niagara Falls Summer Recreation Programs

Whether it’s splashing around in the pool, mastering arts and crafts or picking up a new sport, the City of Niagara Falls has a wide variety of summer recreation programs for people of all ages, skill levels and interests. Registration for City of Niagara Falls summer recreation programs...
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Posted on: 5/29/2025 10:12 AM - Category: In the News

Honourary bench unveiling to mark 5th anniversary of Justice 4 Black Lives March

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee is proud to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the Justice 4 Black Lives march by unveiling a commemorative bench in front of 5125 Victoria Avenue on June 6, 2025, at 4:00 pm. Five years ago, on June 6, 2020, thousands of...
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Posted on: 5/29/2025 9:45 AM - Category: Media Releases

Call for Artists, Vendors & Performers: Niagara Falls Night of Art

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls is currently accepting submissions for the 14th annual Niagara Falls Night of Art event on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The event offers a super-packed evening filled with art, live music, video, art installations, artisanal work, improv, and lots...
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Posted on: 5/27/2025 1:45 PM - Category: Media Releases

Honourary Street Naming for Niagara Falls musician Rick Rose

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls proudly announces the honourary street naming of a section of Queen Street in memory of the late musician Rick Rose. The unveiling ceremony will take place on June 7, 2025, at 6:30 pm outside Taps Brewhouse, located at 4680 Queen Street,...
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Posted on: 5/27/2025 12:19 AM - Category: Media Releases

Municipal Services During a Potential Canada Post Strike

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - Following a temporary pause in the national Canada Post labour disruption at the end of 2024, negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are ongoing. A strike or service interruption remains possible as early as May 22, 2025. While...
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Posted on: 5/22/2025 10:30 AM - Category: Media Releases