More work on the future Johnny Pepper’s
Things are definitely moving along at the future home of Johnny Pepper’s on Ferry St. The facade looks almost done.
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Clifton Hill Update – July 2011
Last week I received the latest email newsletter from the Clifton Hill Resort. You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resort Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.
Daredevil survived falls, but not orange peel
From the Niagara Falls Review: After successfully going over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel on Oct. 24, 1901, Annie Taylor, the first person to try such a stunt, reportedly said: “Nobody ought to ever do that again!” For 10 years nobody did. Then along came Bobby Leach. A native of Cornwall, England, he was…
What’s Up in Niagara!
Last week I received the latest newsletter from NiagaraFallsBestHotels.com. To subscribe, fill out the form to join the Best Hotels Mailing List.
Falls hotel to get funds for retail, restaurant
From the Buffalo News: A Canadian hotelier currently refurbishing two Buffalo Avenue hotels will receive $1.1 million in city and state money to bring retail and possibly a chain restaurant to one of them. Faisal Merani plans to spend $3.8 million to expand the restaurant and retail area of his Holiday Inn at First Street…
Custody of killer whale plays out in court
Another great article about the Marinlenad/SeaWorld court case, this time from the Toronto Star: Ikaika, an eight-year-old male killer whale at Marineland in Niagara Falls, is the equivalent of a troubled teenager. He is full of sexual energy, has a violent family tree and a pattern of aggressive behaviour that often leaves him swimming alone….
Another Johnny Pepper’s update
They are still working on the facade of the future home of Johnny Pepper’s (former Cantina Charlies) on Ferry St.
Entertainment Insider – October 2011 Show Announcements
Last week I received the latest Entertainment Insider email newsletter from the Fallsview Casino Resort.
Give us back our big baby: Marine park in bizarre tug-of-love case over 17-foot killer whale
From the UK Daily Mail: Two theme parks are waging an international custody dispute in court – over a 17-foot killer whale. SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, is demanding the return of Ikaika, a two-tonne, captive-born orca that it sent to Marineland in Niagara Falls, Canada, in 2006. But Marineland has defied the call – and…
$189 Gourmet Casino Package
Last week I received the latest newsletter from Niagara Hospitality Hotels, the operator of the The Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls. To subscribe to the newsletter, click on the Email Deals link on the main page of their site.