City News & Updates: September 2017
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Vacation Rental Units and Bed & Breakfasts:
Public Engagement Session
The City is reviewing its regulations with respect to Vacation Rental Units and Bed and Breakfasts with the intention of establishing appropriate policies, regulations and licensing.
The City wants to hear about your ideas and opinions on these uses prior to proceeding with changes. A public engagement session will be held on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the MacBain Community Centre - we hope you can join us! If you are unable to attend, please visit letstalk.niagarafalls.ca to fill out an online survey, and to learn more about vacation rental units in the City.
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Operation Awesome Playgrounds Opening # 3: F.J. Miller Park!
On Monday, September 11, 2017 the City will be holding a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for a new play structure at F.J. Miller Park! This playground opening is part of “Operation Awesome Playgrounds”, an initiative Mayor Jim Diodati announced at his State of the City Address in March. As part of this initiative, the City’s program to refresh play structures is being accelerated, with 10 parks being replaced in 2017. F.J. Miller is the third playground to be opened under this exciting initiative!
Residents in the neighbourhood are encouraged to join us at the ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2017. Light refreshments will be served. View more information.
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Practice Safe Behaviour in Construction Zones
With many new and exciting projects on the go in the City, we want to emphasize the importance of your safety! Help keep everyone safe by understanding the dangers of construction zones and the importance of practicing safe behaviour.
- WALK! Take your time and walk thru construction zones.
- STAY ALERT! When crossing the street try to make eye contact with construction equipment drivers to make sure they see you.
- OBEY! Follow construction signs and instructions from construction workers.
- STAY SAFE! Do not play in a construction area or around construction equipment - especially at a playground construction site.
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Wake Up Campaign Video
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Wake Up Campaign: Niagara Falls Fire Department
Did you know that it is the responsibility of homeowners to install and maintain working smoke alarms on every storey of their home and outside sleeping areas and it is the landlord's responsibility to ensure that their properties comply with the law. Homeowners and landlords are also responsible for ensuring working carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are installed in their properties.
As part of the Wake Up Campaign, the Niagara Falls Fire Department is currently going door-to-door making sure residents are safe in their homes, with working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The Niagara Falls Fire Department is currently visiting residents of Chippawa every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM until September 21st.
Visit niagarafalls.ca/fire for more information.
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Chippawa Lions Park Tennis Courts: Grand Opening!
The City of Niagara Falls is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the Chippawa Lions Park Tennis Courts on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Join us with a ceremonial group tennis serve at 5:45 pm to open the new tennis facility at Chippawa Lions Park, located at 3970 Welland Street in Chippawa.
The Grand Opening will include:
- Professional tennis instructors showcasing youth and adult group lessons.
- Pro/Am tennis doubles match including Mayor Diodati and Councillor Pietrangelo.
- A team tennis tournament with all in attendance invited to take part.
- Wilson racquet demonstrations.
- Racquets and balls will be available on-site.
- Food and drinks available.
- Prize give-a-ways.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Training Camp: Niagara Falls
In preparation for the 2017-2018 NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs will travel to the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls for training camp beginning Friday, September 15 to Sunday, September 17. The weekend will give fans the opportunity to Stand Witness to training camp activities including practices, scrimmages, a Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni game and various outdoor activations.
The team will hold daily practices and scrimmages at the Gale Centre Arena Friday through Sunday with arena doors opening to fans at 9 a.m. The daily events inside the Gale Centre, including the Leafs Alumni Game on Saturday night, will be ticketed and any fans wishing to gain entry will require a ticket. A limited inventory of 1,000 free tickets will be made available each event day, first come, first served, in the morning starting at 8 a.m at the Leafs Mobile Fanzone in the parking lot of Gale Centre Arena.
View additional information, including how to request tickets.
The Leafs' fan experience will continue outside of the Gale Centre with outdoor activities for fans of all ages. The Leafs Mobile Fanzone, Leafs Nation tents, free giveaways, contests, and prizes will be ready for Leafs Nation throughout the weekend. As well, Maple Leafs Hockey Development Staff will conduct clinics and other development programming for select minor hockey groups from the Niagara Region. To close this year's training camp, the team will also host a barbecue to help raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation on Sunday afternoon from noon to 3 p.m.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Training Camp & Terry Fox Run:
Free Shuttle Service and Off-site Overflow Parking
The City would like to advise the community, that parking at the Gale Centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs Training Camp and Terry Fox Run will be limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. Three additional parking locations have been identified for use on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, including:
- Municipal Service Centre Parking Lot, 3200 Stanley Avenue
- A free shuttle service will run every 15 minutes, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Young's Insurance, 5681 Thorold Stone Road
- Walking Distance to the Gale Centre (no shuttle provided at this location)
- Premier Fert Tech, 4300 Stanley Avenue
- Walking Distance to the Gale Centre (no shuttle provided at this location)
Please refer to the map pictured for more information.
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Alert: Door-to-Door Water Filtration Company
Recent concerns brought to our attention claim door to door salespeople selling water filtration equipment or requesting an inspection of your water lines – indicating they are working in conjunction with the City of Niagara Falls or the Province of Ontario. They are also requesting personal information on your utility accounts. You are not required to provide access or information to anyone.
Be advised the City has no association with the group, and does not support or sell water filtration equipment. If a City employee is required to enter your household, they will provide proper identification and will be driving in a vehicle clearly marked as The City of Niagara Falls. Those with concerns can contact James Sticca, Manager of Environmental Services 905-356-7521 ext 6520
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier & Field of Honour Celebration
The community is invited to the service and celebration being held for the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at 10:30 a.m. (prompt) on Saturday, September 16th, 2017 at the Fairview Cemetery, located at 4501 Stanley Avenue in Niagara Falls.
Each year, an annual service during Royal Canadian Legion Week, the third week of September, typically begins with a “Parade to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.” This year, in a very special ceremony, we will properly recognize our Unknown Soldier and celebrate this new memorial to our fallen soldiers as we unveil the restoration of 200 veteran’s graves in the new Field of Honour.
View more information about the service.
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Niagara Falls Cultural Hub & Farmers' Market:
Public Meeting and Online Survey
The City of Niagara Falls Culture Plan expressed the desire for cultural intensification to create a vibrant and well planned city, and called for the development of an integrated, centralized cultural asset. The Main & Ferry area presents a unique opportunity to form a cultural cluster, as described in the City’s, and Region of Niagara’s Cultural Plan, in this neighbourhood.
The project will operate as a new hub for culture and community in the historic Main & Ferry area. The project space, will be a dynamic creative space dedicated to arts, cultural engagement, and farmers' market activity with additional publicly accessible space for community gatherings.
A Public Meeting on the new Cultural Hub & Farmer's Market & Cultural Forum will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 7PM at the Niagara Falls History Museum. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please take a few moments to fill out the short survey online. Visit letstalk.niagarafalls.ca for more information on this exciting new initiative.
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Great Lakes Waterfront Trail to GO Program
If you are looking to explore the Greater Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara region by foot or bike, without driving kilometres to get there, then the Trail to GO Program is for you!
“Trail to GO” is a partnership program between the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, Metrolinx/GO Transit, municipal and agency partners, with a goal to establish, sign and promote connector routes between the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and select GO stations across the Greater Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara regions.
Simply follow the wayfinding signs to bike or walk between the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and select GO Train/Bus stations, and enjoy your journey to work again! Or use the GO stations as a starting point to explore new parts of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, enjoy the views and fresh air, have lunch or drinks by the lakeshore, without the need to walk or bike all the way back home again.
Visit www.waterfronttrail.org for more information.
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Stay in the Know: City Updates
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Reminder: Rules for School Crossing
As of 2016, motorists can NO longer turn left, right or proceed through a crosswalk on the clear half of the roadway. You now MUST wait until the entire crosswalk is empty of both pedestrians and School Crossing Guards. View more information.
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Drummond Hill Cemetery Tours
Would you like to perform, or help behind the scenes with the Drummond Hill Cemetery Tours? The Niagara Falls History Museum is looking for actors and event volunteers. An informal audition will be held on September 11. Call 905-356-7521 ext. 5907 for details.
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Indoor Track at the Gale Centre
A ribbon cutting will be held on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at the Gale Centre to commemorate the completion of the indoor track in Rink #1! All are welcome! Light refreshments will be served.
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Tell Us About Your Internet Service!
To connect everyone as effectively and efficiently as possible, we’re helping South Western Integrated Fibre Technology collect information about how members of the community currently use of internet across the Region. Fill out the short survey now!
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Municipal Tax Reminder Notice
The fourth installment of the 2017 Levy for Residential, Pipelines, Farmlands and Managed Forest Only is due on Friday, September 29, 2017. Tax notices were mailed on June 9, 2017. Inquires can be directed to 905-356-7521 ext 4309
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We're Recruiting Volunteer Fire Fighters
The City is currently looking for Volunteer Fire Fighters. Candidates are strongly encouraged to review the Volunteer Fire Fighter Recruitment Guide and attend the Information Session on September 11th from 7pm-8:30pm at Station 6 (8037 Schisler Road). View Details.
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Highway 420/QEW Closures
The rehabilitation of sections of Highway 420/QEW interchanges in Niagara Falls are still underway. Closures will vary from week to week. View a list of upcoming road closures.
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2017 Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade
The 2017 Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 11:00 am. The parade entry deadline is October 6, and a volunteer meeting will be held on October 18 at 3:30 pm inside the MacBain Community Centre. Sponsorships available! For any parade questions, email rc@niagarafalls.ca
View more information.
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Let's Talk Niagara Falls
The City's new online engagement site allows for the community to contribute ideas and feedback on important City matters! We need your voice Niagara Falls! Register now online at letstalk.niagarafalls.ca
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Niagara Falls Farmers' Market
The Niagara Falls Farmer's Market is open Saturdays, 6 am to 12 noon, year round! Located at 5943 Sylvia Place, near the Main and Ferry intersection, behind the Niagara Falls History Museum. View more information.
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Pieces of Canada Exhibit
In celebration of Canada's 150th birthday, visit the "Pieces of Canada - 150 Objects - 150 Stories" exhibit at the Niagara Falls History Museum, running now until December 31, 2017. View more information.
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Save the Date: Upcoming Events
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Terry Fox Run - Sunday, September 17, 2017
The 2017 Terry Fox Run will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2017, starting at the Gale Centre. Registration is at 9:30 am and the run begins 11:00 am. Everyone Welcome! No entry fee, no minimum pledge. Walk, Run, Ride, Roller Blade. Non-competitive run to raise funds for cancer research. Register online.
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5th Annual Carmel Fine Art & Music Festival
The three day Carmel Fine Art and Music Festival will be held on September 15th to September 17th at Firemen's Park. The festival will feature indoor and outdoor exhibitions of fine art in a variety of mediums and styles. View more information.
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Rogers Hometown Hockey: Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls will be kicking off the Season 4 of Rogers Hometown Hockey on October 7th and 8th, 2017 in Queen Victoria Park. Free of charge and open to fans of all ages, the two-day festival features live entertainment (including Tim Hicks), local celebrities, National Hockey League alumni, and a multitude of activities for the whole family to enjoy. For more details, visit hometownhockey.com
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Annual Man-A-Mile Relay Race - October 8, 2017
On October 8, 2017, runners will run from Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake to the finish line at Oakes Park in Niagara Falls as part of the Man-A-Mile Relay Race. Registration deadline is Sept 22, 2017. To register call 905-931-5140 or email: trotterdm@gmail.com
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