‘Magical’ memories inspire collector

    I know this isn’t directly related to Niagara Falls, but I also know there is a lot of interest in the old amusement parks… From the Niagara Falls Review: To the untrained eye, the pile of wood lying in the back of Rick Doan’s backyard in south Fort Erie probably looks like rotting boards. The…

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      The King comes to Queen Street

      From the Niagara Falls Review: There’s a code by which Elvis tribute artists abide: You can have fun with The King, but you must never, ever make fun of The King. Ignore this rule, and you may find yourself surrounded by a pack of Presleys. Just ask Jay Zanier. The Guelph Elvis emulator was at…

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        Niagara Falls Blog in the “off season”

        Things have certainly slowed down now that Labour Day is past. I hope to be able to keep posting 4-6 things a day through September, but at some point it is definitely going to slow down. I think last year I was posting 1-3 a day through the winter. We’ll see what happens this year….

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          Parks Commission brings culture to Victoria Park

          From the Niagara Falls Review: Leonardo Najle has worked in kitchens in the United States, Brazil and his native Argentina. But on his first trip to Canada, the 35-year-old executive chef at the Iguazu Grand Hotel Resort and Casino is choosing to call Niagara Falls home — at least during his two-week stay. Najle is…

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            Glacier Run movie ride at MGM Studios 4D Theatre

            I’m not sure how long this has been playing for, but recently a new sign was put up for a movie at the MGM Studios 4D Theatre. The site explains it in this way: This chilling 4-D adventure takes you on a quest through the frozen arctic. Huddled in the warmth of your “Icedozer”, this…

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              Montana’s LED/pixel board sign now working

              I know, I know, not terribly exciting… but the new Montana’s sign I posted about over two months ago is finally showing messages:

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                sista: My older daughter

                Someone with a Blogger blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls: Hubby, of all the people (usually not in the least bit adventurous), has his heart set on going out again, to Clifton Hill, the fun busy full of life-and-lights and ferris wheels, cotton candy and fluff, main street off of the Falls.

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                  Culture club

                  From Niagara This Week: A new international festival will be showcasing the sights, sounds, tastes and experiences from different cultures for Niagara Falls tourists. “We are going to start holding an annual festival celebrating different cultures from around the world,” said Niagara Parks Commission chairman Jim Williams. The parks commission has introduced a new Celebrate…

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                    Integrity commissioner investigating Niagara Parks Commission

                    From the Niagara Falls Review: Ontario’s integrity commissioner has begun its investigation into a complaint about the Niagara Parks Commission’s process, filed by one of its own commissioners. “The integrity commissioner’s office is handling it. My concerns are being addressed by them,” said Bob Gale, a Niagara Falls businessman and a member of the Niagara…

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