During the week they started to take down parts of the Golden Griddle / Quality Inn Clifton Hill front desk. Then near the end of the week they demolished the Golden Griddle entirely.
You’ve never been able to see Boston Pizza / Sports Zone like this before
You can easily see over or through the fence they setup
You can see a bit of a broken Golden Griddle sign (it’s red)
You can’t read it in this picture, but the door still standing on the far side says Fire Exit Only. I think if you were still in the building, you’d have bigger problems than wondering where the fire exit was 
Is it under construction or deconstruction?
The Friday, January 27, 2006 edition of the St. Catharines Standard had an article about the Great Wolf Lodge job fair called It’s a long wiat for job-hunters. The article isn’t online, but here are some of the details:
- it was a 3 day job fair
- about 1,500 people went on the first day alone
- people waited for anywhere from 2 to 5 hours to get an interview
- there were about 500 jobs to fill
- 200 people had been offered jobs on the first day
You can read other posts about the Great Wolf Lodge by searching the Niagara Falls Blog.
From the Buffalo News:
Everyone thought Greg Frewin’s interest in magic was a whim when as a boy of 12 he wanted to become a magician. His inspiration, he explained, was David Copperfield.
“Everyone thought I was nuts,” Frewin said. “They kept thinking it would pass. I grew up watching David Copperfield on television. He made me keep pursuing my goal.”
For this spring, Frewin has created an illusion that will require some help from Niagara Parks and a flotilla of jet boats. Frewin’s planned escape from a frothy death chamber known as the Whirlpool at Niagara Falls will be taped for broadcast in summer across Canada, Frewin said.
“I’ll be lowered over the whirlpool, and if I don’t escape in a certain amount of time, I’ll be dropped in the whirlpool and I’ll have to get out,” he explained. “It’s going to be pretty cool.”
I’ve written quite a bit about Greg Frewin. You can find my other postings by searching the Niagara Falls Blog.
I submitted a couple of videos to the Google Video website. After what seemed to be an eternity, they were finally approved. Here’s the first one for your viewing pleasure:
This is on a Tulsa, OK site, but it is a nice video of the fireworks over Niagara Falls. It was done in December of last year. Check it out!
From the Niagara Falls Review:
Russian acrobats in a human pyramid and contortionists bending beyond what seems humanly possible will perform twice a day in Niagara Falls when Cirque Niagara, a new form of live entertainment, comes to town.
Cirque Niagara unveiled plans Thursday to bring a troupe of Russian and Ukrainian performers together under one tent for modern circus shows.
Four muscular acrobats in blue tights demonstrated their act for civic and business leaders at the Doubletree hotel, giving a hint of what’s to come this summer. They formed a human pyramid, with the top performer using his hand to balance himself on the head of a second.
From the Buffalo Business First:
Tourism officials hope a series of special events will melt away perceptions that the Niagara region’s hospitality business is seasonal, that it’s put on ice during the winter months.
“Who would know just how beautiful Niagara Falls and the Niagara region is in the wintertime unless you see it?” asked Brian Kroeker, marketing coordinator of the Niagara (Ont.) Grape and Wine Festival, which runs through Jan. 22. “We need to get that message out, that Niagara Falls is a viable place in the winter.”
That is the dilemma facing tourism and hospitality officials on both sides of the Niagara River: How do they allocate their already-tight budgets on marketing a cold-weather destination?
The article was also reprinted on MSNBC.com
The other day I was in a restaurant and the Golf Channel was on. They were showing when John Daly tried to hit a golf ball over the gorge. I’d never seen it before, but it was very well done. The crowd was very large and noisy, John interacted with the commentators, and it was a beautiful day. It looked like it would have been an exciting event to attend.
The Golf Channel web site has a 3-minute clip that you can view. You need to register, but it is free. On the main Golf Channel web page, there is a section called “The Daly Planet”. This is all about John Daly. If you click on the Exclusive Videos link, you can then choose the John Daly Takes on Niagara Falls video. When I first checked it out a few days ago, they had actually spelled Niagara wrong (Niagra) but it has since been corrected.
I found the clip was very slow in loading, and didn’t show at all in Firefox. But it did eventually show in Internet Explorer.
You can also view other Niagara Falls Blog postings on John Daly.
From the Niagara Falls Review:
Visitors to the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory have a unique opportunity to jump into the wild world of poison dart frogs during the next couple of months.
The new exhibit allows visitors to witness the amphibians nestled among the lush tropical foliage of the conservatory and discover how they thrive in their natural environments.
But do not fear, the small colourful critters which come from South America lose their toxicity when kept in captivity.
The other day when I was out I found a Players Advantage Club card on the ground. As hard as this may seem to believe, I’ve never been inside either casino! I know people who go regularly, but it’s just not my thing. Anyway, since I found a PAC card, I figured I’d provide you with some information. First of all, here’s the card:
Players Advantage Club
Membership #
Full Name
Your Players Advantage Club (PAC) membership is subject to the PAC program’s rules and conditions. Use of this card indicates acceptance of such rules and conditions. Must be at least 19 years of age to join and enter the casino. This card and benefits are non-transferable, and government photo ID may be required when using this card.
Know your limit, play within it! The Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505
Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort 1-888-FALLSVUE
Casino Niagara 1-888-WIN-FALL
Probably the biggest perk for the average person is that you get free parking. I’ve posted numerous times about the cost of parking in Niagara Falls. If you sign up for the free Players Advantage Club, you get free parking. Not bad! But there are lots more perks as well. You earn points which can get you cash back. If you earn enough points, you can also get discounts and comps at different parts of the casino. The Casino Niagara web site has a good page of the benefits.
I think it is funny that a government owned/regulated casino also includes information on a government run help service. But it’s still very wise advise. Don’t let your gaming become a problem!
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