Niagara Falls (USA) website

A couple of weeks ago I received an email from a visitor that I figured I’d include here: I thought this site might be of interest to the blog readers, it gives some details on efforts to get people to move into/do business in Niagara Falls USA: http://www.live-nf.com/index.html Also, the new Culinary Center in the…

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Marineland stormed by protesters

Sounds there was quite a bit of excitement at Marineland on Sunday! From the Toronto Star: The last day of Marineland’s operating season drew hundreds of protesters outside the Niagara tourist attraction’s gates on Sunday and escalated when about 150 people stormed inside, yelling “shut it down.” Organizers said they hadn’t planned to enter the…

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Twitter updates for 2012-10-08

It's a little chilly out, but there still seems to be a fair number of people around on this holiday Monday. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! #

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Falls starting to make development gains

From the Buffalo News: A group of tourists on their way to Niagara Falls a decade ago would first notice the crumbling city streets. Then came the seedy hotels and shuttered attractions of a ghostly downtown. It looked nothing like the kind of place millions of world travelers flock to each year. But as Lt….

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Setting up for the 2012 Winter Festival of Lights

On Friday I was out for a walk, and I took these pictures. They are starting to setup for the 2012 CAA Winter Festival of Lights. At first I thought it was kind of early, but it starts November 3, so they only have 1 month to get everything setup.

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Still time to sign up to play mini-putt with Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati in aid of local food bank

From Bullet News Niagara: There’s still time to sign up to golf with Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati on Clifton Hill. Oh yes, the golf is mini-putt, which the mayor jokes is just his speed. The cause for the inaugural event, known as Mayor Diodati’s Who’s Your Caddy? tournament, is ProjectSHARE, the local food bank.

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Documentary star urges Ontario to strengthen protection laws for captive animals

From the Guelph Mercury: The star of an Academy Award-winning documentary on dolphin abuse is urging Ontario to enact laws to protect captive animals, including those at Marineland. Ric O’Barry, a former dolphin trainer turned animal activist, is lending his support to Zoocheck Canada and former park employees who allege animals at the Niagara Falls…

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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving 2012!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of the Canadian readers. I myself am Canadian (born and raised and still live here), so I will be enjoying a feast on Monday. Whenever, wherever, and with whomever you are celebrating it, I hope you have a great weekend!

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