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Update on Niagara Zip Line Project

24. May 2013

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Update on Niagara Zip Line Project Based on information received today and upon staff’s advice at a Commission meeting held earlier this morning, the Commission has deferred today’s public presentation on the Zip Line project.  The procurement process for the Zip Line project is still underway and a future public meeting will be scheduled.

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Notice of Public Session Regarding Proposed Zip Line Plans

16. May 2013

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The Niagara Parks Commission to Review Proposed Zip Line Plans at Public Session Niagara Falls, ON – Proposed plans for a potential zip line attraction are to be reviewed at a special open meeting of The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) on Friday May 24, at NPC’s Legends on the Niagara Golf Complex. Special Open Commission [...]

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Notice of Public Information Sessions

8. May 2013

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Notice of Public Information Sessions The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) will host three public meetings in Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Fort Erie. During each of these sessions, Chair Janice Thomson and General Manager, John Lohuis will provide an overview of the upcoming activities planned for 2013, and highlight the achievements of the past year. All [...]

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Niagara Parks to Conduct Prescribed Burns this Spring

28. March 2013

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Click for the Latest Updates on Prescribed Burns – Beginning April 17, 2013   PRESCRIBED BURNS SCHEDULED ALONG THE NIAGARA PARKWAY Niagara Falls, ON – The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) has made plans to once again conduct seven prescribed burns (PBs) on lands within its jurisdiction. Dates have been tentatively scheduled, and PBs could begin [...]

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The Niagara Parks Commission Invites Charities to Submit Letter of Interest

15. February 2013

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LETTER OF INTEREST The Niagara Parks Commission is inviting charities from the Niagara Region who are affiliated with third world countries to submit a letter of interest by March 1, 2013, if interested in receiving the following donated items; 1. Red and black children’s backpacks with fun character designs 2. Assorted soft toys. Once all [...]

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NPC Pursues Next Steps in Development of Zip Line Attraction

7. February 2013

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For Immediate Release February 7, 2013 NPC Pursues Next Steps in Development of Zip Line Attraction NIAGARA FALLS, ON: The Niagara Parks Commission today issued a Request for Qualifications to identify interested proponents to develop an environmentally friendly zip line attraction within the Parks. “Zip lines are being successfully operated throughout Canada and can be [...]

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NPC Seeks Public Input on Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

11. December 2012

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For Immediate Release December 11, 2012 NPC Seeks Public Input on Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Niagara Falls, ON – The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) was pleased to present its Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (2013-2017) to the public in two sessions on November 29, 2012. This Plan identifies and addresses barriers to those with accessibility needs in the [...]

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Rehabilitation Work to Begin on Canadian Niagara Power Bridge

2. November 2012

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For Immediate Release November 2, 2012 NPC to Undertake Rehabilitation Work on Canadian Niagara Power Bridge along the Niagara Parkway Niagara Falls, ON – As part of efforts to improve vehicular, pedestrian and cyclist traffic within Queen Victoria Park, The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) today announced plans to begin work on the rehabilitation of the [...]

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Niagara Parks to Open New Tim Hortons Franchise

30. August 2012

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For Immediate Release August 30, 2012 New Niagara Parks Tim Hortons Franchise to Open at Queen Victoria Place Niagara Falls, ON – Following an open and transparent procurement process, Tim Hortons (TDL Group Corporation) and The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) have agreed to develop a combined Cold Stone Creamery/Tim Hortons kiosk, which will be located [...]

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Niagara Parks Commission appoints new General Manager

22. June 2012

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For Immediate Release June 22, 2012 Niagara Parks Commission appoints new General Manager NIAGARA FALLS, ON  –John Lohuis, former Director of Recreation and Parks for the City of Mississauga, has been appointed General Manager of the Niagara Parks Commission, Chair Janice Thomson announced today. “John’s strong background in all areas of Parks management and development [...]

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