Jay Cochrane and Harry Oakes

    Yesterday when I was out and around I saw Jay Cochrane over on the HOCO property talking with Harry Oakes. Jay’s done now with his skywalks near the Skylon Tower. I didn’t hear what they were saying… I don’t know what they were talking about… but it would be pretty cool if Jay was back…

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      Brisk Falls tourism has businesses upbeat

      From the Buffalo New: All indications are that this has been a positive summer for the local tourist trade despite concerns about potential changes to passport requirements and even though final industry figures for the summer haven’t been released. And while Labor Day weekend is the traditional sunset for the season, the flocks of visitors…

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        The Puzzle is Complete

        From the Niagara Falls Review: Ottawa’s in. The federal government will contribute one-third of the $100-million cost to build the Niagara Convention and Civic Centre, Niagara Falls MP Rob Nicholson announced Wednesday. “There is no doubt in my mind this will help strengthen the economy of this area,” Nicholson said during a press conference Wednesday…

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          Longer customs inspection times are contributing to slow crossings

          From the Niagara Falls Review: Slow traffic has plagued border crossings in Niagara all summer, but it’s not because people are travelling more. Overall, travel is down this year at three of the Niagara River bridges yet wait-times of an hour or more are not uncommon, especially when entering the U.S. At the Rainbow Bridge…

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