A state of emergency has been declared in Canada’s Niagara region ahead of a rare cosmic event. The region is expected to gather massive crowds to areas in and around the region’s popular waterfalls to watch the solar eclipse on April 8. Many people are splurging on hotels and rentals in advance to experience the phenomenon at one of North America’s most famous natural wonders. However, a spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday that Regional Chair Jim Bradley had declared a state of emergency “out of an abundance of caution.” A spokesperson said: “Declaring a state of emergency … streng…