Parks’ attraction draws flak from Imax competitor

    From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission’s newest attraction has raised the fury of the owners of the Imax Theatre in Niagara Falls, who are worried about the impact Niagara’s Fury will have on their business. “We’re in a very direct, competitive situation with the Fury,” said Bob Perkins, chief executive officer of…

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      In the bell tower

      From the Niagara Falls Review: A bell sounds in parts of Niagara Falls every day at noon and 6 p. m. It can be heard along Valley Way, Victoria Avenue, at the helicopter rides along the Niagara Parkway, even sometimes on Clifton Hill. “It depends on the wind,” said Rev. Gerard Power, the priest at…

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        Dear Madonna: Desperately Seeking a Reply

        Someone with a Blogger blog posted about a night at Rumours Night Club: I was in Niagara Falls this week on a bit of a business junket an met up with a friend to go dancing. We ended up at Rumours on Clifton Hill (just about as old school tacky Niagara Falls as you can…

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          Diverse lineup planned for Friendship Festival

          From the Niagara Falls Review: Theory of a Dead Man will take centre stage later this month at the annual Fort Erie Friendship Festival. News that the Vancouver-based trio will be performing has caused “quite a bit excitement,” said Lyn Royce, resource development officer with Fort Erie Festivals. Singer Tyler Connolly, guitarist Dave Brenner and…

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            Daredevil eyes record for jumping out of helicopter

            From a Nanaimo Daily News: Nanaimo daredevil Dean Sullivan has landed a summer job in Niagara Falls, where he is being paid to leap off a 155-metre tower and break the world record for the longest rappel out of a helicopter. Sullivan is no stranger to risk-taking. He made calculated jumps off Niagara Falls last…

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              Zooz Newsletter June 11, 2008

              On Wednesday I received the latest newsletter from Zooz. They have a Father’s Day special. To subscribe to the Zooz newsletter, click on the Zooz News page and register.

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                Doctor Underscore Cloin: New Orleans

                Someone with a Blogger blog, and who is apparently from Niagara Falls, compares Niagara Falls with New Orleans: My home town is Niagara Falls, Ontario. I’ve always considered it the universal hometown because just about everyone has heard of it. There has always been a carnival side to Niagara Falls, you can see it in…

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                  Philchel in Canada: Niagara Falls

                  Someone with a Blogger blog has posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls (pictures included): After that we took the subway to pick up our car (nice Dodge Charger) and Phil was the first one to test an automatic car (with success) to drive to Niagara Falls. Another sunny day and not to many…

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                    Niagara: A Moveable Feast of Things to Do

                    From the Niagara Falls Review: The very name engenders a sense of excitement. For decades, the magnificent splendor and awe-inspiring power of the area has cultivated a feeling of wonder, tinged with more than a little reverence. Writers, artists and countless throngs of squealing tourists have thrilled to the sight of the emerald cascades or…

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                      Niagara Falls Best Hotels – Summer in Niagara Falls!

                      On Monday I received the latest newsletter from NiagaraFallsBestHotels.com: To subscribe, fill out the form to join the Best Hotels Mailing List.

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