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CITY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND

City of Niagara Falls to contribute $60,000 to local cultural initiatives in 2024. Deadline to apply is Wed., Dec. 6, 2023 NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund (NFCDF) was established in 2016 to provide financial support to grassroots cultural initiatives across...
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Posted on: 10/18/2023 11:11 AM - Category: Media Releases

'SLEEP CHEAP CHARITIES REAP’ RESERVATION DATES & DETAILS ANNOUNCED

Charitable initiative celebrates 20th anniversary in 2023, raising over $2.4 million for 100 local charities since 2004 NIAGARA FALLS, ON - Sleep Cheap Charities Reap, a long-standing community tradition, returns for its 20th year this November, having raised $2.4 million for nearly 100...
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Posted on: 10/11/2023 4:01 PM - Category: Media Releases

COMMUNITY CURBSIDE GIVEAWAY PROGRAM RETURNS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

For one day only, Niagara Falls residents are encouraged to leave unwanted, reusable items on the curb. NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The popular Community Curbside Giveaway program returns to Niagara Falls on Saturday, October 21, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. As part of the program, the City's Environmental...
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Posted on: 10/10/2023 12:14 PM - Category: Media Releases

CITY OFFERING ‘CYBER-SENIORS’ TECHNOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM EDUCATING OLDER ADULTS ON BASICS OF...

Youth are encouraged to volunteer as Tech Mentors and help spearhead this exciting new initiative, starting Fall 2023 NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls, in collaboration with the Government of Ontario, is offering a new technology training program targeted towards older adults. ...
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Posted on: 10/3/2023 9:45 AM - Category: Media Releases

SPOOKY AWARDS HALLOWEEN DECORATING COMPETITION RETURNS FOR 2023, REGISTRATION STARTS OCTOBER 4

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - Show off your boo-tiful outdoor Halloween display and earn bragging rights in your neighbourhood – the City of Niagara Falls’ 4th annual Spooky Awards competition is back for 2023. The Spooky Awards is a free, outdoor, Halloween-themed decorating competition open to...
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Posted on: 10/2/2023 11:02 AM - Category: Media Releases

ENBRIDGE TREE PLANTING EVENT

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls and the Environmental Action Committee, in partnership with Enbridge and Tree Canada, will be planting 100 native trees throughout the Royal Manor Park area. The tree planting effort will help to reforest areas and provide shade for trail users along...
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Posted on: 9/29/2023 9:31 AM - Category: Media Releases

Firemen’s Park Children’s Memorial Walkway

Children’s Memorial Walkway In early 2021, City Council directed staff to find an appropriate way to memorialize children from Niagara Falls who have passed away. The idea was initiated by the loss of two amazing young people – Julianne Miszk and Alex Luey who inspired, encouraged and touched...
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Posted on: 9/27/2023 8:00 AM - Category: In the News

THEATRICAL GUIDED TOURS OF DRUMMOND HILL CEMETERY RETURN OCTOBER 14, 15, 21 & 22

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The popular Drummond Hill Cemetery Tour series returns to Niagara Falls this October 14, 15, 21 and 22. The guided tour experience features theatrical performances that provide a real-world glimpse into the lives of some of the City’s prominent historical figures. After the...
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Posted on: 9/26/2023 9:45 AM - Category: Media Releases

COURT ENHANCEMENT PROJECT - RIBBON CUTTING AT AG BRIDGE PARK

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls will host a ribbon cutting at AG Bridge Park on Friday, October 6, at 4:00 pm to celebrate the completion of the Court Enhancement Project. In conjunction with the Minister of Economic Development through the Canada Community Revitalization...
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Posted on: 9/22/2023 10:40 AM - Category: Media Releases

CALL FOR NIAGARA FALLS SANTA CLAUS PARADE PARTICIPANTS

Apply before October 21st to participate in the 2023 Santa Claus Parade, set for Saturday, November 18 NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The 2023 Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade is officially set for Saturday, November 18, 2023, beginning at 2:30 p.m. The parade will commence on Victoria Avenue at...
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Posted on: 9/20/2023 11:21 AM - Category: Media Releases

CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS TO COMMEMORATE NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and...
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Posted on: 9/18/2023 2:00 PM - Category: Media Releases

LINE OF DUTY DEATH MEMORIAL CEREMONY

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The Niagara Falls Fire Department (NFFD) will hold a Line of Duty Death Ceremony to remember and pay respect to their fallen firefighters on Sunday, September 24, at 10 a.m. at Fire Station 1, at 5815 Morrison Street. The names of retired Platoon Chiefs Harry Boutilier and...
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Posted on: 9/18/2023 9:45 AM - Category: Media Releases

SUMMER TRILLIUM AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Summer Trillium Awards, presented by Niagara Peninsula Energy . The Trillium Awards program promotes and encourages community pride through the recognition of excellence in landscape design,...
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Posted on: 9/14/2023 12:39 PM - Category: Media Releases

Exchange Opening Delayed - Night of Art Moves to Museum

THE EXCHANGE GRAND OPENING DELAYED – SEPTEMBER 21st NIGHT OF ART EVENT RELOCATES TO NIAGARA FALLS HISTORY MUSEUM NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls regrets to announce that the highly anticipated Grand Opening of The Exchange, the City’s new arts and culture hub, has been...
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Posted on: 9/14/2023 10:15 AM - Category: Media Releases

TD TREE DAY EVENTS COMING TO NIAGARA FALLS ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls is hosting a TD Tree Days tree planting event on Saturday, September 23, at Mewburn Road Recreational Area. TD Tree Days provides residents the opportunity to volunteer to help build a healthier community by planting trees and shrubs in urban and...
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Posted on: 9/11/2023 9:45 PM - Category: Media Releases