Made of the Mist has a New Boat Tour Service Operator

 

 

NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO ( Press Release from Niagara Parks of Ontario) The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) has awarded the land lease related to boat tour operations at the Niagara Falls Gorge to Hornblower Canada Company (Hornblower). The agreement provides better value-for-money for Ontarians and will bring new investment to the Niagara region.

The new agreement is estimated to generate in excess of $500 million in revenue to the NPC over the 30-year span of the contract – representing an increase of more than $300 million in revenue compared to previous agreements. This includes guaranteed minimum revenue of $67 million in the first five years. In order to realize their vision of operations in the Niagara Falls Gorge, investments will be made to upgrade passenger facilities and construct new tour boats. The new service is expected to commence in Spring 2014.

“This is a great day for The Niagara Parks Commission and a great day for the tourism industry in Niagara and across Ontario,” stated NPC Chair Janice Thomson. “It not only marks the beginning of a new era for all of us, but it continues to build on what Niagara and Niagara Parks is all about, building memories and creating experiences that will last a lifetime.”

To assist NPC through the procurement process, the Ontario Government engaged external expertise, including a naval architect and a procurement advisor. An independent and impartial Fairness Commissioner also observed, monitored and oversaw the competitive process. The Fairness Commissioner’s reports on the fairness of the process are available on the NPC website.
NPC is committed to a vision of Ontario’s Niagara Parks as one that Preserves a rich heritage, Conserves natural wonders, and Inspires people world-wide. Founded in 1885, The Niagara Parks Commission is an Operational Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Its mission is to protect the natural and cultural heritage along the Niagara River for the enjoyment of visitors while maintaining financial self-sufficiency.

 

 

 

Man rescued from the Icy Lake at Hyde Park Dies

 

Photo's By: Larry Kensinger / NC News Service

 

 

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A man is in critical condition after being pulled from the icy waters at the Lake in Hyde Park. Police are now trying to determine how he got in the water.

Police and firefighters were called to the park Monday afternoon around 3pm, where they found a man in the icy lake. Fire crews pulled him to the shore. No one else was found in the water.


"The fire department is better equipped. They have equipment, such as ladders and ropes, where they can get out there more safely, but it is still dangerous for them, of course. They also have cold water gear that helps them out with more prolonged searches," said Niagara Falls Police Capt. David Legault.


Police say they will be talking to witnesses to figure out what happened. They did find dogs in the area that they believe belonged to the victim.


He was taken to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in critical condition and died later. His name has not been released at this time.

 

 


 

Lewiston Police Officer injuried in a MVA

Photo's By: Larry Kensinger / NC News Service

 

LEWISTON, N.Y. — On Tuesday-January 24, 2012 - An Police Officer with the Lewiston Police Department was involved in an accident and sent to the hospital Tuesday morning.

According to the Lewiston Police Chief (Chris Salada) & the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, the accident happened around 10 a.m. on the 1200 block Swan Road in Lewiston.

Investigators say the officer, along with the driver and the passengers of another car, both went off the road and hit a telephone pole and were taken to Mt. St. Mary Hospital with minor injuries.

The accident is still under investigation.

 


   

Niagara Falls Hit & Run Suspect Caught

 

Photo By: Larry Kensinger / NC News Service

 

NIAGARA FALLS, NY- On January 2, 2012 Niagara Falls Police responded to a call of a hit and run with a person in the street. When they arrived they found Marquita Mull, 41, of Niagara Falls lying in the street.

Marquita Mull, 41, of Niagara Falls is in critical condition at ECMC after she was struck down while crossing Ferry Avenue shortly after 11 PM.

Well It did not take Niagara Falls Police long to track down a suspect in a serious hit and run accident Monday night because in addition to witness information, police say a quarter mile long trail of anti-freeze led them to a Willow Ave home in Niagara Falls where they found (Laverne Streeter 37) of Third Street in the Falls. Streeter admitted to the accident and told police he took off because he panicked.

Streeter is charged with leaving the scene of an injury accident, aggravated unlicensed operation and driving under the influence of drugs.

 

 

 

DWI MVA River Rd Wheatfield NY

 

In the Photo's: Niagara County Sheriff Deputy (M. Reele) and DWI Suspect (Penny O'Brien)

Photo's By: Larry Kensinger / NC News Service

 

On December 16, 2011 - At 16:11 hrs the Niagara County Sheriff Department received several calls of a 2 car mva. When the sheriff department arrived they found one person trapped in a vehicle in front of 2108 River Road in the Town of Wheatfield.

Frontier Fire was dispatch to the call and when they arrived on the scene they had to use the Jaws of Life to free one female victim from one of the vehicles.

After the one victim was extracted from the vehicle the female was transported to Degraff Hospital by Rural Metro Ambulance with non-life treating injuries.

During the investigation of the mva Niagara County Sheriff Deputy (M. Reele) found the driver of one of the vehicle was intoxicated. Deputy (Reele) did several filed test and the driver (Penny O’Brien) of Wheatfield, NY failed them and was arrested and charged with DWI.

River road was closed down for about an hour until the vehicles were removed by tow trucks.

 

 

 

 

   

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