Notice of Application and Public Meeting

    In addition to the notice of a Public Hearing on the Courtyard Marriott sign, there is also now a Notice of Application and Public Meeting sign right beside it, which refers again to the land on Clarke Ave. The same two signs are also on the Clarke Ave property.

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      Tourists won’t be attracted by Liberals’ feel-good ads: Tory

      From the Niagara Falls Review: Ontario shouldn’t just “give up” on American tourists, even though there’s mounting evidence they’re not flocking to Niagara Falls and other parts of the province like they once did, says provincial Progressive Conservative Leader John Tory. “I do understand the reasons why Americans might be travelling less than they did…

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        Accident on Niagara SkyWheel’s sister Ferris wheel

        The Niagara SkyWheel is an R60 Giant Wheel by Ronald Bussink and Chance Morgan. As Sue mentioned, there was a Ferris wheel in Korea where there was an accident where several people died. Based on the pictures, it appears that one of the gondolas turned on its side, and the people inside the gondola fell…

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          Rachelle Rachelle – Niagara Falls

          Here is a link to another Live Journal entry for someone reporting on their visit to Niagara Falls. There are quite a few pictures. I know these people are total strangers, but it’s interesting seeing what they found interesting, seeing the pictures, etc.

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            Don’t book your room just yet

            From Niagara This Week: The Niagara Parks Commission is holding off on the idea of adding on-site accommodations at its Legends on the Niagara Golf Course after a disappointing response to its call for proposals. Niagara Parks put the call out last fall for proposals to enhance Legends as a world-class golf course, lengthen its…

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              Council wants casino commitment

              From the Niagara Falls Review: City councillors are putting the pressure on provincial candidates, with an election looming, to secure the long-term future of Casino Niagara. But Liberal MPP Kim Craitor, Conservative challenger Bart Maves and local NDP president Sharon Shearing say the issue has been settled – it should stay open. “Nobody has ever…

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                Pictures of Marineland from Above (from the Sky Screamer platform)

                When I was at Marineland a few weeks ago, I went up to the Sky Screamer platform to take some pictures and a video of Sky Screamer (which I’ll be posting soon). While I was up there, I also took several pictures of the park from that vantage point. It’s interesting seeing some of the…

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                  Antica Pizza expansion now open

                  I’m by here regularly, but just noticed today that the expansion to Antica Pizza is now open (I’m not sure when it officially opened). It’s not a great picture (taken with my cell phone), but the expansion area was open, and people were inside eating. Hopefully they do more work during the off-season to make…

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                    Niagara Falls Tourism

                    From ArsCompendium: Well, I’ve written more than a few pieces for clients on tourist spots, and I’ve usually found a fair balance between natural and man-made attractions. While planning a personal trip to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, I’ve discovered a marked imbalance. Now, there really isn’t a whole lot to do while watching…

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