18 h. ago Canada's first Hard Rock Hotel has officially opened early in Ontario

While people in Ontario have gotten to experience a small taste of the Hard Rock brand through its themed restaurants in Niagara Falls and Toronto, the international hospitality name has just brought a whole new experience to locals through its first-ever Hard Rock Hotel on Canadian soil.And, the attraction has actually opened earlier than expected.As edgy as corporate can get, Hard Rock Hotels are known for their unique riff on glamorous accommodation. Each location is chock-full of one-of-a-kind music memorabilia, is home to robust live concert programming, and has "signature music amenities" that include in-room record players and guitar rentals.To complement an existing portfolio that ranges from all-inclusive resorts in beachy locales to hotels and casinos in major cities across the globe, Hard Rock has multiple new complexes on the go — including two here in Ontario.These are the Hard Rock Hotel London and Hard ...

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1 week ago John Ivison: Liberal bus stops near the border and finds reason to be confident

There are probably few areas of Canada where Liberal fortunes have turned as dramatically as they have in Niagara Falls

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2 w. ago Franchisee Choice, Five Years Strong: Canadian Franchise Association Honours Days Inns – Canada with Top Distinction

Toronto, ON, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Days Inns – Canada was named as a recipient of the Franchisees’ Choice designation for the fifth consecutive year during the Awards Gala at the 2025 Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) National Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This milestone places Days Inns – Canada among an elite group […]

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2 w. ago Niagara attraction opening in 2025 will be unlike anything else in Ontario

Niagara Falls is about to welcome a groundbreaking attraction this year that promises to offer a perspective on the region like never before. Scheduled to open this summer, Niagara's first flying theatre will take you on a thrilling, immersive journey through the Niagara River corridor, while providing spectacular views and a deeper understanding of the area's history. The project, which is a collaboration between Niagara Parks and Brogent Technologies, integrated aerial drone cinematography, motion simulation, and cultural storytelling to offer a different perspective on the falls as well as the surrounding region. The attraction will be replacing the long-running Niagara's Fury, which, after 17 years, is being retired to make way for the more advanced experience.Photo: Niagara Parks.Chairman of Brogent Chih-Hung Ouyang says that the attraction will be the world's first flying theatre within a globally recognized natural park. During the experience, visitor...

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3 w. ago HUNTER: Accused Toronto rampage stabber now charged in Niagara Falls murder attempt

The police description of the M.O. fits like a glove. Perfect almost. The violent narrative, as allegedly scripted by Mackenzie Duncan, 23, in Niagara Falls, has a chillingly familiar ring to it. Duncan, of course, was out on bail at the time he allegedly went on a stabbing rampage in downtown Toronto last weekend. Three […]

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3 w. ago JUNK JUSTICE: Suspect in violent weekend rampage gets bail – again

Don’t let the door hit you on the way out! Duncan MacKenzie, 23, the man cops allege went on a violent rampage in downtown Toronto over the weekend, is once more out on bail. According to cops, MacKenzie, of no fixed address, was the fiend who unleashed a trio of unprovoked stabbings. Oddly, he had […]

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4 w. ago Apothecare and Stok’d Cannabis Announce Partnership to Provide Cannabis Consultations for Customers

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apothecare, a pharmacist-led cannabis consultation service, is collaborating with a growing network of trusted cannabis retailers—including Stok’d Cannabis, one of Ontario’s most welcoming and experiential brands. With three locations in Scarborough and one in Niagara Falls, Stok’d fosters a comfortable, community-driven shopping experience. This new partnership will offer […]

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