How to spend 48 hours in Niagara Falls

From blogTO.com: Niagara Falls is the most obvious weekend getaway from Toronto, but also the one that’s easiest to get wrong. There are hundreds of tourist traps spread around the Queen of the Cataracts, most of which should be avoided. Taking in a bit of kitsch is almost requisite, but there’s little need to blow…

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Penny Machine near Hornblower

I’ve posted numerous times about penny press machines (they create elongated coins). I haven’t seen one around here for a while, but recently I saw one in the open plaza area above Hornblower.

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How should Falls celebrate Canada’s 150th b-day?

From the Niagara Falls Review: It’s still 11 months until Canada’s 150th birthday, but Niagara Falls officials are not wasting any time when it comes to preparing for next year’s grand celebration. A survey is up on the city’s website (www.niagarafalls.ca/) asking the public to help them plan for the big bash in 2017. The…

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Anti-captivity ad pulled from Niagara Falls bus

From the Niagara Falls Review: A U.S.-based animal advocacy group is questioning why an ad it placed on a Niagara Transit bus was removed last month. Alex Lewis-Dorer, president of the anti-captivity group Fins and Fluke, said the ad was supposed to be displayed for the entire month of July, but was taken off the…

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Last Chance for Summer Savings!

Last week I received the latest email newsletter from Oh Canada Eh?. You can subscribe to their newsletter by clicking on the “Join our eClub for discounts, eh?” link at the top of their web site.

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