From 97.7 HTZ-FM: Marineland is getting a 2nd look from an industry watchdog. Inspectors with the Canadian Association of Zoos & Aquariums & the OSPCA will take a tour of the Niagara Falls amusement park. This comes after public allegations from ex-trainers that Marineland’s animals are being mistreated. CAZA’s National Director says if their team…
There is a traffic slowdown on Victoria Ave due to some road work http://t.co/AOg4olPL # I just saw a Google Maps Street View car at the corner of Murray St and Fallsview Blvd. I guess there will be some updated pictures soon # It is a gorgeous day today in Niagara Falls! http://t.co/zytgX3em # @AboveNiagara…
From the Niagara Falls Review: …In a story published in a Toronto newspaper Wednesday, Demers said the poor conditions and a lack of action by park owner John Holer is what made him quit – and subsequently break a non-disclosure agreement by going public. The public reaction to the report has been significant, with Marineland…
From a Marketwire press release: The last long weekend of the summer is quickly approaching, and with the Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa you can refresh and revive before autumn arrives at one of Canada’s top boutique hotels in Niagara Falls. According to Travelocity.ca, Niagara Falls and the Marriott Fallsview are one of Canada’s Top…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Leaving Marineland broke Phil Demers’ heart. But he had to do it. The 34-year-old animal trainer left Marineland after 12 years, and has gone public with allegations of deplorable water conditions and mistreatment of animals by his former employer. Demers said he made the decision to leave in May and…
You may recall that I recently went to the Bird Kingdom (be sure to check out the pictures and videos). When we went, we decided to walk there. We were in the main tourist area around Clifton Hill, so we walked down the hill and under the Rainbow Bridge. I took a few pictures of…
Earlier this week I received the latest email newsletter from Falls Avenue.
I love how green Queen Victoria Park is now. The recent rain has been great http://t.co/4RdrAh4F # I'm up on Stanley Ave and I just missed getting pooped on by a bird. Phew! 🙂 # I just heard someone say that the Joker figure at the front of Movieland looks great # The Niagara SkyWheel…
From the Toronto Star: Larry lies behind bars in a pen, his eyes red and swollen. The harbour seal with “an amazing little personality” who arrived at Marineland about eight years ago is now a shadow of his former self. After repeated exposure to unhealthy water, he has gone blind. Larry isn’t the only sea…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The heat wave of 2012, which has had Niagara baking in 40°C heat on a number of days, hasn’t wilted the region’s summer tourism industry. Hotel occupancy rates in June for the region were up 7.8 % over the same time last year, according to the Tourism Partnership of Niagara….