Marineland has been out of the news for a few years now. I occasionally see a very small group of protestors outside the park, but other than that, it’s been quiet. That all changed this week when a lawsuit and court decision came to light about the male Orca whale they have on loan from…
From the Niagara Falls Review (includes a video and some pictures): Back when it was still called WWF wrestling and Hulk Hogan ruled the ring with his headband and tear-away shirt, Paul Lemire started buying up the rubber action figures that most boys under the age of 12 would covet and then ultimately forget about…
From the Globe and Mail: Nik Wallenda walked his first tightrope when he was 2. He’s bicycled 45 metres across a wire suspended 20 storeys high. He even proposed to his wife on a high wire. But the famed funambulist’s most hair-raising feat yet may be a political one: persuading g the embattled government agency…
The Clifton Hill blog has a nice write-up about a photographer from Holland who came and visited, along with some links to some great pictures. Check it out! A few weeks ago we were contacted by professional photographer Ken Cranney, who recently visited Niagara Falls with his wife Ina and son Riley. They traveled all…
From the Washington Post: A nine-hour drive with three children younger than 7 is not for the fainthearted, but Cathy Buffington and Don Badrak have a plan. The University Park couple, who’ll be driving from Detroit to Washington with their kids next month, want to veer off track for a few days in Ontario as…
Here are a few more articles that I’ve found that mention Nic Wallenda. He is the guy who wants to walk on a wire above Niagara Falls. NY side has approved it, but the Canadian side hasn’t. Niagara Falls Review – Tightrope walker’s bid to cross falls should be nixed Niagara Falls Review – Tourists…
From WNED-AM 970 NEWS: On one side of Niagara Falls, state parks need $85 million in repairs while on the Ontario side millions of dollars are going into renovation of Old Fort Erie and the Laura Secord House. WNED’s Mike Desmond talked with the Chairwoman of the Niagara Parks Commission, Fay Booker, about the difference….
From the Western Star: Sometimes, you hear complaints about the lack of professionalism in this province’s tourism industry — about the way that standards, quality and the skills and training of tourism staff vary wildly, depending on which establishment you go to. Three different bed and breakfasts will have three different levels of service and…
From a WebWire press release: Legendary Niagara Falls, Canada is now home to a spectacular, one-of-a-kind attraction that should be experienced first hand to fully appreciate: Dinosaur Adventure Golf. www.cliftonhill.com/attractions/dinosaur-adventure-golf As one of the nation’s largest miniature golf courses, Dinosaur Adventure Golf features two 18-hole courses (“Raptor” and “T-Rex”); 3 distinct decorative ponds with fast-moving…
From the Niagara Falls Review: After more than a year as chairwoman of the Niagara Parks Commission, Fay Booker has a new job. The Burlington accountant and management consultant has been selected by the commission’s search committee as Niagara Parks’ new general manager. The announcement was made official Thursday. She fills the vacancy left by…