Along with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Niagara Falls History Museum, Prime Minister Stephen Harper was also at the Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton – Niagara Falls. I didn’t know he was going to be there, but as I was out for a walk, I passed by. There were lots of police cars…
I guess this weekend and next constitute the unofficial start of summer. Yes, I know that summer doesn’t start until June 21, but traditionally, the Victoria Day and Memorial Day weekends are the first long weekends when the weather is warmer and people want to get out. The temperature is going to be great this…
From Buffalo Business First: An expanded Niagara Falls, Ont., people-mover system could be ready for tourists by next spring. Niagara Falls Mayor Ted Salci said he is confident that a few remaining issues, mostly centered on financing the rubber-tired trolleys, can be worked out in the next few weeks with his own city council, as…
From Niagara This Week: On April 29 the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and Conference Centre unveiled its newest attraction; Milestones Grill and Bar. The new restaurant, which replaced the Cut Above Steakhouse, is located on the mezzanine level of the hotel and serves “globally inspired” food according to Karen Catton, marketing manager for the hotel. The…
This is a press release I received from the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission: Niagara Falls Bridge Commission offers tips on how to avoid peak traffic delays when crossing one of the three international bridges over the Niagara River LEWISTON, NEW YORK – The Victoria and Memorial Day weekends mark the beginning of the summer travel…
RT @FrewinTheatre: 140 students from Michigan are coming to the theatre tonight and their teacher is celebrating his 60th birthday… # This is the first visual indication so far that The Bodies exhibit is coming. http://twitpic.com/1pf918 # The new rock/brick facade on the Wing House ( part of @BaymontNiagara ) looks nice http://twitpic.com/1pf6bh # The…
As I’ve mentioned before, our family bought Safari Niagara season passes for Christmas. Last Saturday (May 15) was opening day, so off we went. At some point this summer, I’ll write a thorough review, but for now, here are some random thoughts regarding Saturday’s trip: The weather was not that great. There is obviously nothing…
You may recall the Casablanca Lounge was a restaurant on Victoria Ave. There was a fire a year and a half ago and it hasn’t been open since. Back in March there was some work going on at the original location, but nothing else happened. Now, the space before Little Caesars and Baskin Robbins looks…
Last Saturday I received the latest Entertainment Insider email newsletter from the Fallsview Casino Resort.
The other day I received the latest CAA magazine. I’m in the Niagara Region, so there are always local things highlighted in the magazine. I noticed these 3 things in particular. I’m not sure which (if any) of them might have been in other regional editions of the magazine: The small “Coaster Craving” article doesn’t…