NPC plans Table Rock House revamp

    From the Niagara Falls Review: Sprucing up Table Rock House and developing an interactive hydroelectricity museum at the Canadian Niagara Power plant are among the ideas the Niagara Parks Commission will consider this year, says the agency’s chairman Jim Williams. The commission has been under pressure to increase revenue, but has learned local residents expect…

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      Hotel’s makeover bringing largess of furniture to area’s nonprofit groups

      The purpose of the Niagara Falls Blog is to cover the scene on the Canadian side of the Falls. But as a follow-up to the posting about the Crowne Plaza hotels in both Niagara Falls, ON and Niagara Falls, NY, the Buffalo News has a nice article: Nearly a million dollars in high-quality hotel furniture…

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        Casinos’ cigarette promotion rejected

        From the Globe and Mail: In a decision heralded as an important victory by anti-smoking advocates, the Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that casino patrons can not accumulate loyalty-program points and redeem them for cigarettes. Three judges ruled unanimously that two casinos in Niagara Falls, Ont. run by Falls Management Co. shouldn’t allow members…

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          A trip to the Great Wolf Lodge is the ideal family getaway!

          About a month ago I wrote about the Business Link Niagara newspaper articles about the Great Wolf Lodge. The February 2006 issue is now out, and it has an article about RDIF (that’s what the article calls it, but it is more commonly called RFID). Mom and Dad need not worry about the kids —…

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            Images of a Century: The City of Niagara Falls, Canada 1904-2004

            The year 2004 marked the 100th anniversary of the City of Niagara Falls. There were numerous events held throughout the year to mark the anniversary. Near the end of the year, they also published a fascinating book filled with pictures taken over the 100 years. The book is called Images of a Century: The City…

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              Niagara Falls Impresses All!

              From the February 2006 issue of Niagara The Visitor Magazine (page 12-13): Recounting the impressions made upon world-renown celebrities after a visit to Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is an experience that touches your very soul. It has captured centre stage from the earliest days of exploration of North America. The Falls always impress, eliciting a…

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                Niagara Falls Aviary still closed

                The comments on my last post on the Niagara Falls Aviary got me wondering if they are still closed. The web site still has the same pop-up saying they are closed. I called today and their message still says they are closed due to a watermain break. Come on… how long does it take to…

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                  Niagara Fallsview Casino February Spotlight

                  Last night I received the Niagara Fallsview Casino February Spotlight: The newsletter highlights the following: Join the Players Advantage Club and you’ll have a chance to win a QX56 Infiniti SUV Stay & Play for $149 package Information about Tropicana, “the sexy spectacle from Havana, Cuba!” To subscribe, click on the Spotlight Updates link on…

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                    HUSS Topple Tower family thriller for Marineland

                    Thanks to both D and Dawg Byte for pointing this out… From a press release: Canadian park to debut new attraction for 2006 season For Immediate Release Bremen, Germany (January 26th, 2006) – Major German ride manufacturer HUSS Park Attractions has announced the sale of another Topple Tower, the latest version of the popular family…

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                      Winter is finally here!

                      We had a very mild January with virtually no snow. We haven’t gotten a lot of snow, but it has stayed cold, so the snow has stayed as well.

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