Rescuers talk man away from water above falls

From the Niagara Falls Review: A man who waded into the water about 120 metres above the Horseshoe Falls was convinced to come back to shore by a Niagara Parks Police officer and city firefighters Thursday. The incident occurred around noon-hour near Table Rock House, when a tour bus arrived at the usual stop on…

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‘The Office’ is ready for its Niagara Falls nuptials

From the Buffalo News (yesterday): Greg Daniels didn’t want information about Jim and Pam’s wedding on “The Office” to flow like Niagara Falls. In a recent interview, Daniels, the executive producer of the NBC comedy, lamented that “the promos had given away a lot of stuff” about tonight’s hourlong episode, titled “Niagara.” It airs at…

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“The Office” wedding in Niagara Falls

So, I was thoroughly enjoying last night’s episode of The Office, when at 9:45 I got a call from someone who needed me right away, so I had to leave, just before they got married. Oh well. I’ve got it recorded, and will watch it tonight. I’ll have some screenshots for you soon…

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Overrated Tourist Traps Around the World – Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls

MSN Travel has a section on Overrated Tourist Traps Around the World, and mentions Clifton Hill (with a picture): Niagara Falls is quite possibly one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world. However, we are left to wonder why, exactly, the Clifton Hill strip exists within blocks from this breathtaking attraction…

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“Meet the Wilsons” at the Doubletree

I received this information last week from the Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton: Meet the Wilsons is a new reality show on Country Music Television, it debuted this past Sunday, and airs at 9 pm. It is a half-hourly weekly series about a young couple, trying to work on their Nashville music career…

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Sleep Cheap now accepting applications from local charities

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Sleep Cheap Charities Reap committee is now taking applications from local charities interested in receiving donations from funds generated from the annual event. Eligibility requirements and application forms are available on the city’s website at www.niagarafalls.ca. The application deadline is Nov. 6. As in past years, 50 per cent…

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Public casinos, private finances

From the Niagara Falls Review: Ask the Ontario Lottery Gaming Corp. how much money Ontario’s four “resort” casinos contributed to the government’s coffers last year -after expenses -and the agency will happily answer: $217 million. Inquire about the net revenue from any one of the casinos individually, though, and you’ll be told you can’t have…

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Celebrate a Suite Deal this Fall!

Last Thursday I received the latest newsletter from the Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview. To subscribe to the newsletter, fill out the form on the left-hand side of any page on the Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview web site.

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Niagara Parks Needs To Be More Accountable

From a letter to the Editor of the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission should be more open and accountable to the public. It is shameful that the public doesn’t know the details of the lease with the Maid of the Mist. The best outcome would be that the contract is declared void and…

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Winter fun at Snow Park

From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo (the short article is accompanied by a 35 second video): If the chilly temperatures have you aching for some winter fun, Niagara Falls has you covered. Snow Park has converted part of its giant tubing hill into a snowboarding and skiing terrain park.

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