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News Events and Press Releases on the Winter Festival of Lights


•  Winter Festival of Lights Named a Festival of Distinction at Annual Festivals & Events Ontario Conference
2010-03-09 - Earns 2010 Best Community Involvement Award

•  Xprime Inaugural Rock the Ice Nights Champions!
2010-02-26 - Battle of the Bands Competition Showcases Musical Talent from across the Region

•  The Crown is Up for Grabs - Which Band Will Become the Inaugural Rock the Ice Nights Champions?
2010-02-23 - Battle of the Bands Competition Showcases Musical Talent from across the Region

•  Which Band Will Advance to Battle for the Rock the Ice Nights Crown?
2010-02-16 - Battle of the Bands Competition Showcases Musical Talent from across the Region

•  Which Band Will Advance to Battle for the Rock the Ice Nights Crown?
2010-02-11 - Battle of the Bands Competition Showcases Musical Talent from across the Region

•  Meridian Credit Union Invites Niagara Region to Skate at the Brink of the Falls
2010-02-05 - Food & Cash Donations Being Collected for Niagara Region’s Food Banks
Olympic Torch Appearance from 6pm – 7pm


•  Rink at the Brink to Remain Open Until March 21st
2010-02-04 - Enjoy the quintessential Canadian wintertime experience till the first days of Spring

•  Rock the Ice Nights: Round Two Continues
2010-01-28 - Battle of the Bands Competition Showcases Musical Talent from across the Region
at Niagara’s newest attraction - Rink at the Brink


•  Winter Festival of Lights Volunteers Recognized for Outstanding Contributions
2010-01-28 - Sparkle Award Winners Also Recognized for
Brightening the Community


•  Rock the Ice Nights: Round Two Continues
2010-01-20 - Battle of the Bands Competition Showcases Musical Talent from across the Region
at Niagara’s newest attraction - Rink at the Brink


•  Rock the Ice Nights: Round Two Begins Tomorrow
2010-01-14 - Battle of the Bands Competition Showcases Talent from across the Region at Niagara’s newest attraction - Rink at the Brink

•  Meridian Credit Union Invites Niagara Region to Skate at the Brink of the Falls
2010-01-07 - Food & Cash Donations Being Collected for Niagara Region’s Food Banks

•  Rock the Ice Nights Continues Tomorrow Night
2010-01-06 - Battle of the Bands Competition Showcases Talent from across the Region at Niagara’s newest attraction - Rink at the Brink

•  NPC Reduces Parking Fees for Niagara Region residents attending Rink at the Brink
2009-12-21 - Parking Just $5 & Free after 3:30pm in Falls Parking Lot

•  Niagara’s Festive Nights are Brighter thanks to Sparkle Award Winners
2009-12-21 - Niagara Falls, ON – The Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Home Hardware Sparkle Awards Contest, presented by The Niagara Falls Review.

•  Rock the Ice Nights: Week Three
2009-12-17 - Battle of the Bands Competition Showcases Talent from across the Region at Niagara’s newest attraction - Rink at the Brink




•  One Great Canadian Icon Visits Another
2009-12-14 - Hockey Hall of Fame Exhibit including Stanley Cup to Visit Rink at the Brink

•  Higgins & Rice and NEXXICE featured at the Rink at the Brink Grand Opening
2009-12-12 - The Honourable Monique Smith, Minister of Tourism, to attend

Grand Opening of Niagara’s newest wintertime attraction


•  Rock the Ice Nights: Week Two
2009-12-09 - Battle of the Bands Competition Showcases Talent from across the Region at Niagara’s newest attraction - Rink at the Brink

•  Meridian Credit Union Invites Niagara Region to Skate at the Brink of the Falls
2009-12-07 - Rink at the Brink Free SK8 Dates Set for December, January & February 8th
Food & Cash Donations Being Collected for Niagara Region’s Food Banks


•  Brighten Niagara’s Holiday Nights Enter the Sparkle Awards Contest
2009-12-03 - Niagara Falls, ON – The Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) is pleased to announce the launch of this year’s Home Hardware Sparkle Awards Contest, presented by The Niagara Falls Review.

•  Rock the Ice Nights Competition Begins Tomorrow
2009-12-02 - Battle of the Bands Competition to Highlight Talent from across the Region at Niagara’s newest attraction - Rink at the Brink

•  Thousands Raised for Project S.H.A.R.E Christmas Program
2009-12-01 - 5th Annual CYTEC Candy Cane Lane 5k Race & Fun Run
Presented by RBC Royal Bank a Great Success!


•  Run, Walk or Jog for a Good Time and a Great Cause!
2009-11-27 - Enter the 5th Annual CYTEC Candy Cane Lane 5k Race & Fun Run
Presented by RBC Royal Bank


•  Crystal Gayle Replaces Loretta Lynn for Christmas Concert Series this Weekend
2009-11-25 - Niagara Falls, ON – The Winter Festival of Lights announces that due to an unexpected illness, country music legend, Loretta Lynn, will not be able to perform November 28th and 29th at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena as part of the Winter Festival of Lights Christmas Concerts Series. Crystal Gayle, Ms. Lynn’s younger sister, shall perform in Loretta’s absence.

•  Rink at the Brink Launch Delayed to Wednesday, November 25th
2009-11-22 - Niagara Falls, ON – The Winter Festival of Lights announced today it is delaying the launch of the Rink at the Brink to Wednesday, November 25th.

•  Rink at the Brink Set to Open Monday, November 23
2009-11-19 - Rink at the Brink, an iconic Canadian Wintertime Attraction, Offers Outdoor Ice Skating a Stone’s Throw from Popular Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights


•  Win a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to be the First to Skate on Niagara’s newest Attraction - Rink at the Brink
2009-10-29 - $2,000 Grand Prize Provides Opportunity to Experience Niagara Falls from Several Unique Vantage Points.

•  Niagara Falls Comedy Fest Presents 2nd Annual Komedy for Kidneys
2009-10-26 - Benefit Show Renamed in Memory of Niagara Falls comedian, Rodney Pentland Proceeds to Assist with the Construction of New GNGH Kidney Dialysis Centre.

•  Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls to Celebrate its 27th Anniversary
2009-10-16 - Canada’s Foremost Illumination Festival Sets Niagara Falls, Ontario Aglow with Three Million Sparkling Lights from November 7, 2009 to January 4, 2010

•  Rink at the Brink Offers Outdoor Ice Skating Steps Away from Niagara Falls
2009-10-16 - Winter Festival of Lights Launches Traditional Canadian Wintertime Activity

•  Winter Festival of Lights is lighting the way to a GREENER Niagara!
2009-10-16 - Joins the LivClean Carbon Offset Solutions and takes action against climate change

•  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SUPPORTS WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
2009-10-16 - NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario — On behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, Dean Allison, Member of Parliament for Niagara West–Glanbrook, today announced the Government of Canada’s investment of more than $170 000 to support the Winter Festival of Lights as part of the Marquee Tourism Events Program.

•  Cares Foundation Helps Illuminate the Sky
2009-10-15 - Local Tourist Attractor Continues Support of Fireworks Performances

•  Winter Festival of Lights to Announce Details of 27th Annual Wintertime Tradition
2009-10-13 - Niagara Falls, ON – The Winter Festival of Lights will hold a press conference to announce details of the 27th annual wintertime tradition. Details of the event and Niagara’s newest wintertime attraction will also be announced and showcased.

•  Winter Festival of Lights Golf Tournament a Huge Success!
2009-06-26 - Niagara Falls, ON – The Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) is pleased to announce that due to the generous support of its sponsors and participants over $8,800 was raised at its 15th Annual Golf Tournament held at Whirlpool Golf Course on Thursday, June 11th, 2009.

•  Loretta Lynn, The Gatlin Brothers and Ronnie Prophet to Perform in Niagara Falls
2009-06-25 - Niagara Falls, ON – The Winter Festival of Lights is pleased to announce that country music legend, Loretta Lynn, will perform November 28th and 29th at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena as part of the Winter Festival of Lights Christmas Concerts at the Arena Series.

•  Time to Illuminate the Greens
2009-05-20 - Niagara Falls, ON – The Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) is pleased to announce that its 15th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Whirlpool Golf Course, a Stanley Thompson designed course that Golf Digest has rated a four star facility. Proceeds from the event will be used to enhance the Festival’s illuminations.

•  Winter Festival of Lights Volunteers Recognized during National Volunteer Week
2009-04-22 - Niagara Falls, ON – In conjunction with National Volunteer Week, the Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) has submitted photos and videos of its volunteers taken over the course of the 2008-09 Winter Festival of Lights, to recognize their hard work and dedication. Photos and videos can be found on the Volunteer Canada Website at www.volunteer.ca/nvw.

•  Winter Festival of Lights Designated an Ontario Festival & Event of Distinction
2009-03-25 - Niagara Falls, ON – The Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) is pleased to announce it was honoured by the Ontario Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Monique Smith, at the 23rd Annual Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) Conference held earlier this month, as one of 18 Ontario “Festivals & Events of Distinction.”

•  Winter Festival of Lights Volunteers Recognized for Outstanding Contributions
2009-01-26 - Niagara Falls, ON – The Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) recognized the outstanding contributions of volunteers recently at its Volunteer Appreciation Party held on Friday, January 23rd, 2009. The evening included the presentation of the Rick Stokes Exceptional Volunteer Award and Student Bursary Awards, both proudly supported by Cataract Savings & Credit Union.

•  Winter Festival of Lights Honoured with Misty Award for Progressive Development
2008-04-11 - Niagara Falls, ON – The Winter Festival of Lights was among those honoured last night at the 41st Annual Niagara Falls Tourism Misty Awards where it won the prestigious Misty Award for Progressive Development, which is presented to an individual and/or establishment that have contributed to the advancement of tourism in Niagara Falls through change or innovation in products and services.



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