From the Niagara Falls Review: When Kerry Painter comes to town next month, she’ll find herself in a similar position to where she was five years ago when she took on the job of building a convention centre in Slidell, La. Minus hurricane Katrina, hopefully. … Now, she’s leaving it behind to take on a…
Someone with an AOL Journal has posted some information about Houdini. Included, is some information about the old Niagara Falls attraction: 1968 – The Houdini Magical Hall of Fame was opened on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. At its opening, this museum contained the majority of Houdini’s personal collection of magic paraphernalia. One…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Perhaps the truest and best example of family can be found at the Ricci home in the city’s south end. Michael and Olga Ricci and their five children dreamed together, worked together, lived together and achieved together. The late Michael, known as Mac, and his wife Olga were pioneers in…
From Niagara This Week: The Winter Festival of Lights has been recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario as a top event in Ontario for the third year in a row. The annual illumination festival, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last season, was named to the Top 100 Ontario Festivals by Festivals and Events Ontario, a…
Everyone is aware of the Clifton Hill web site, but the other day I came across the Top of Clifton Hill web site. This is run by the Victoria Centre Business Improvement Association (BIA) and features the various attractions, restaurants, and hotels in that area. When in the Niagara Falls Canada, stay and play where…
Early this morning I received the latest newsletter from the Falls Avenue people. They are promoting the various things to do during the March Break at their properties. To subscribe, visit the main page and enter your name and email address middle of the bottom of the page.
Another PRWeb press release, this time from the Embassy Suites Niagara Falls: The finest hotel in Niagara Falls, the Embassy Suites Niagara Falls, is pleased to announce the offering a fantastic and affordable Spring Break package. Spring Break is the perfect opportunity to gather the family and create a truly memorable vacation, and the Embassy…
So, yesterday morning I was interviewed on the radio by Tim Denis, the morning show host at 610 CKTB. This is a talk radio station based in St. Catharines, but which has pretty good covereage around much of southern Ontario. I had been called by the producer, Mike Saunders, on Monday. We played phone tag…
Yesterday I received the latest issue of the Clifton Hill Resorts Update newsletter. They are promoting April packages. There is also some history of William “Red” Hill, Sr. You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resorts Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.
I notice this every day while I’m out walking and I think it is funny. On Stanley Avenue near Robinson Street there is a billboard for the Rainforest Cafe and their free shark exhibit. As you can see by the picture, a good portion of the shark is missing. Well, right across the street is…