Clifton Hill Resorts Update – Mid February 2007

    On Tuesday I received the latest issue of the Clifton Hill Resorts Update. They are promoting a contest, various packages including things to do during the March Break. As always, you can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resorts Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.

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      Better chance U.S. will accept passport option: Premier

      From the Niagara Falls Review: There’s a growing chance U.S. officials will accept alternatives to passports, Ontario’s Dalton McGuinty insisted Sunday as he kicked off a lobbying mission with two other provincial premiers to try and have the security measure delayed. “I think there’s a bit of a door opening here.” said McGuinty, who wants…

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        Couple braved peril in 1899 ice bridge drama

        From the Niagara Falls Review: Sunday, Jan. 22, 1899, was a day of high drama on the Niagara River. Several days before, a large ice bridge had formed just below the falls and many people, as was the habit at the time, spent Sunday afternoon walking on it. Two such individuals were Charles Misner of…

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          Niagara Falls Images: Winter 2007

          Today is the last day of my first week of daily features (did you follow that?). Every Friday I plan on showcasing some pictures of Niagara Falls. I expect that half of the time it will be pictures that I have taken and posted to my gallery, and the other half of the time will…

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            Tourism operators receptive to using driver’s licence as secure document

            From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara’s tourism operators offered a mixed reaction to plans by the Ontario government to introduce a new, high-tech driver’s licence with secure information about the owner by the end of this year. “I think what they’re doing is definitely worth pursuing,” said Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce president Carolyn Bones….

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              More about Smooshi (Marineland walrus)

              The Detroit Free Press has an interesting article called FIVE THINGS: About walrus love. CTV’s Canada AM has the same information as I previously posted, but they also have a great 5-minute video. You can also visit the Smooshi and Phil MySpace which has other videos and pictures. It’s all rather fascinating!

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                Things to do in Niagara Falls: Niagara SkyWheel

                Starting today, every Thursday I hope to highlight an attraction, hotel, or other operation in Niagara Falls. As I have with the other new features, I’m starting with something easy. A year and a half ago the Golden Griddle on Clifton Hill, along with the lobby of the Quality Inn Clifton Hill was torn down…

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                  U.S. eases passport rules for kids at border

                  From CTV News: Children under 15 will not have to comply with new laws forcing visitors to show a passport at U.S. land or sea borders, American officials will announce Thursday. The announcement will be made by U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff in Detroit, U.S. State Department sources told The Canadian Press. The…

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                    NPC fights visitor drought

                    From the Niagara Falls Review: With U.S. visitors to Niagara at a 30-year low, the Niagara Parks Commission acknowledges it must do more to convince our neighbours to the south a trip to the region is both safe and affordable. That’s why the commission is proposing a partnership with all tourism stakeholders to offer a…

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                      Niagara Falls Video: Fallsview Boulevard

                      In keeping with the new daily features, Wednesday is video day. Last week I took a video in front of the Fallsview Casino. You can see the snow and ice around the fountains, and a couple of the hotels around the area (including the construction going on at the Hilton where the Denny’s used to…

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