From the Buffalo News: Millions of viewers worldwide today tuned in for a show that was shot in Niagara Falls State Park. Univision Network’s international morning show, “Despierta America Live,” telecasted segments of its show from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the Prospect Point Observation Deck in the park.
Last week the Niagara Parks Blog posted some information about Journey Behind the Falls turning 125: For 125 years over 50 million people have experienced the awe-inspiring spectacle that is Journey Behind the Falls. It has captivated its visitors throughout time with its rich history and awesome power. Over one-fifth of the world’s fresh water…
From the Niagara Falls Review: John Kinney’s hopes for a liquor licence to get his dinner cruises underway on this side of the Niagara River have been dashed. He was counting on complaints from residents being thrown out at a preheating held last week, but instead, an October date has been set for a hearing…
From CBC News: An animal rights group says the killer whale at Marineland appears to be sick, but officials insist that Kiska, a mainstay of the Niagara Falls, Ont., water park for many years, is in good health. Orca United recently sent CBC News photos which it says show signs of a troubling condition known…
From the Niagara Falls Review: After 10 years, the Winter Festival of Lights and its general manager Dino Fazio have parted ways. Fazio confirmed in an e-mail to the media Wednesday that he has left the long-running festival to pursue “personal projects.” He had been on a leave of absence “for awhile,” according to festival…
From the St Catharines Standard: It’s a sure sign of summer for Niagara’s emergency workers. Calls for high-angle rescues of hikers or tourists come in just about every week. There were two in one day in St. Catharines during a recent weekend. Some are mundane — a lost hiker who needs some direction and help…
From the Globe and Mail: The Daredevil is a thrill ride boat designed to take the plunge over Niagara Falls with eight people on board. A drag anchor chute would slow it down, and safety features would include shock-absorbing bumpers. No thank you!
Last month I received the latest Entertainment Insider email newsletter from the Fallsview Casino Resort.
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From Time Warner Cable News (includes video): Officials said Monday that the Wonder Falls project, the planned transformation the former Rainbow Centre Mall in Niagara Falls into a resort and tourist desination, could be the start of a new era for the city. Wonder Falls will include a 15-story hotel, an indoor waterpark, retail, restaurants,…