Visitors jam Niagara on holiday weekend

    From the Hamilton Spectator: Maybe it was the hypnotic lure of the spinning SkyWheel or perhaps the draw of the 2 Nations festival. Roads in and out of Niagara Region were chock-a-block with cars this July 1 holiday weekend. The Ontario Provincial Police say there were more vehicles on the road than any time in…

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      City streets become parking lots during busy weekend

      From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parkway and streets in the city’s tourist zones turned into parking lots on the weekend, as out of town visitors flocked to the Honeymoon Capital of the World. During a call in to a local radio station Monday morning, Mayor Ted Salci addressed concerns the traffic chaos was…

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        Worst holiday traffic in a decade clogs Niagara highways

        From the Hamilton Spectator: Maybe its the lure of the giant Skywheel. Or the 2 Nations party. Whatever the reason, it seems everyone north and east of Niagara Falls wanted to go there this weekend. OPP in Niagara report the heaviest weekend traffic volume in 10 years.

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          Golden Griddle sign / balloon

          I’ve mentioned previously that the Golden Griddle that is part of the Imperial Hotel & Suites is now open. It looks quite nice. They have beautiful hanging baskets hanging around the patio, and they have fresh signs on the awning as well as on the side of the building (that’s what the red letters are)….

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            Anti-Marineland sign

            This billboard is by the Dairy Queen at the corner of Stanley Avenue and Lundy’s Lane (or Ferry Street, I’m not sure what it’s called at that point): The text of the billboard is as follows: Everyone loves their freedom! Please don’t support places that keep whales & dolphins in captivity This message presented by…

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