From the Niagara Falls Review: Jim Williams stepped down as Niagara Parks Commission chairman Thursday over a dispute with Tourism Minister Monique Smith’s support for him, and over his “grave concerns” about an historic bidding process she ordered that could see the Maid of the Mist Steamboat Co., replaced as operator of boat tours on…
http://twitpic.com/sy9mj – Villa Madina and Thai Express at the Admiral Inn on Ferry St are now closed for the season # http://twitpic.com/sxjml – There was a new pixel board installed at Burger King/House of Frankenstein/Crystal Caves. The other day when I wa # http://twitpic.com/sxhn2 – This is the sign that is now in the window…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Canadian Motor Speedway proposal completed another lap toward the finish line Wednesday. The regional planning committee supported an amendment application to its policy plan, allowing the multi-million-dollar project to move ahead through what could be an arduous approval process. The endorsement, however, didn’t come with a blank cheque. It…
From Business Link Niagara: Niagara Falls is one of the world’s most recognized views in the world. But for the past 25 years, only one company has been world famous for offering breathtaking aerial tours of the mighty Niagara—Niagara Helicopters Limited. Located along the Niagara Parkway, Niagara Helicopters has had incredible success with thousands of…
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From the Niagara Falls Review: Fort Erie council unanimously authorized an amendment to its official plan Monday night, essentially endorsing the Canadian Motor Speedway proposal. A bylaw will go before town council next Monday night. The issue will also need approval from Niagara Region, and must meet other requirements from the provincial government. Close to…
So, a week ago I announced a contest in association with ETours.to. Visitors were to submit a reason why they loved Niagara Falls. The plan was for me to post the responses, and then choose a winner. Given the time of year, and the drop off in traffic in the off-season, I figured I’d get…
From the Buffalo News: The Aquarium of Niagara is wading toward a major expansion. Aquarium officials are in the early planning stages of an addition and remodeling project that could double the size of the attraction just outside Niagara Falls State Park. They plan to submit an application next month for a $5 million state…
From the Niagara Falls Review: One more illusion. One more long night to get through. Once magician Greg Frewin deals with his Blades of Fire, the three-week marathon is over. But it won’t be easy. It’s the big finale of his CBC special, and there probably isn’t a worse place to be in Niagara Falls…
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