Marineland SLAPPs back
Rabble.ca has a podcast of an interview done with Dylan Powell, co-founder of Marineland Animal Defense. It is obviously one-sided, but it was still interesting to hear about the various lawsuits from MAD’s point of view.
March 2013
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$69 Niagara Falls Getaway Package
I know I’m late on this, but you can still book by the end of today… A couple of weeks ago I received the latest newsletter from the Days Inn Niagara Falls Clifton Hill Casino.
Parkway removal funds sought
From the Niagara Gazette: U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., this week praised efforts by local transportation officials to push for funding needed to carry out a plan to remove the southern section of the Robert Moses Parkway in Niagara Falls. The accolades follow a decision earlier this month by representatives from the New York State…
Niagara Parks zip line one step closer
From Niagara This Week: A proposed zip line attraction within the Niagara Parks system has take a step forward. The Niagara Parks Commission has issued a Request for Qualifications to identify interested proponents to develop what it describes as “an environmentally friendly zip line attraction” to be located at a location that has yet to…
Nature: Niagara Falls (from CBS Sunday Morning)
CBS Sunday Morning recently posted a nice video of Niagara Falls in winter.
Marineland lawsuit accuses former trainer of plotting to steal walrus
From the Toronto Star: Marineland has sued former trainer Phil Demers for trespassing on the park’s property, claiming he also schemed to steal Smooshi the walrus. The $1.5 million suit against Demers, who worked as a senior marine mammal trainer, says he unlawfully stormed the park during a live stadium show on closing day last…
The May 2013 Entertainment Line Up On Sale Now!
Last week I received the latest Entertainment Insider email newsletter from the Fallsview Casino Resort.
Hotel Proposed for Downtown Niagara Falls
From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: A vacant Niagara Falls building that once housed Moore Business Forms is being eyed as the site of new hotel. That, and another Cataract City hotel is due for a major face lift. Indian Ocean LLC, a company run by local hotelier B.F. Patel, is working with the Niagara…
Aerospace engineer wants to go over Niagara Falls
From the Toronto Sun: Aerospace engineer Julian Sharpe is so confident in the disaster-proof pod he has invented that he is willing to test it by going over Niagara Falls. “I’m aware there are huge restrictions, and it may not even be possible, in which case we would be looking for an alternative waterfall,” said…
Chills, thrills at Niagara Falls in winter
From CANOE Travel: Pack a parka, camera, sense of humour and an adventurous spirit when you head to Canada’s thunderous national treasure in winter. But the abundance of patience to battle crowds and traffic, and the big cash layout for accommodation needed in fairer weather are not required. Off-season in Niagara Falls has plenty to…