For sale: the worst of the worst in wax

From the Niagara Falls Review: Crime doesn’t pay. Unless, of course, you’re selling the criminal. Harry Riley, 80, is selling wax figures from the former Criminal Hall of Fame in Niagara Falls online. Ed Gein, John Wayne Gacy and Adolf Hitler are among the 28 figures available on local Kijiji and Craigslist pages. “Everyone thinks…

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Attraction construction zipping along

From the Niagara Falls Review: Construction is expected to start next month on Niagara Parks’ new zip line and aerial adventure course attractions. “There’s a lot of behind the scenes work going on now, including the final designs, and construction will be starting in February, weather permitting,” said David Adames, senior director of business development…

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CLOSEUP: Banner year for Canadian operators

From the Niagara Falls Review: Let the good times roll. The lower Canadian dollar is encouraging more Americans to visit and more Canadians to stay at home. At Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, business has been “solid since the spring of last year” and they have continued to experience measurable growth in the summer and…

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$139 Family Fun Special by the Falls

Earlier this week I  received an email newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa You can subscribe to the newsletter by visiting the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa newsletter page

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Hidden camera footage sparks angry response from Marineland

From the Niagara Falls Review: A new video released by international non-profit group Last Chance for Animals exposes “inhumane treatment” of beluga whales at the park, according to a group spokesman. The five-minute clip is comprised of hidden-camera footage shot over five months by an LCA investigator hired as a Marineland summer employee last year….

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Moody Mother Nature doesn’t dampen annual Museums Dollar Day for Cystic Fibrosis

From Niagara This Week: Despite some moodiness from Mother Nature, the annual Museums Dollar Day for Cystic Fibrosis was “a smashing success”, according to organizer Nancy Clayton. “It took a few years off my life, worrying about the weather,” Clayton said with a laugh. What started out as a rainy day with a few breaks…

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Marineland dismisses rumours of orca’s death

From the Niagara Falls Review: Marineland says rumours that its lone killer whale died over the weekend was part of an “orchestrated” attack by animal rights activists. Without naming the group or individuals that started them, Marineland says “false allegations” were posted that Kiska – the only captive orca in Canada – had died. It…

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Holiday Special – $139 Family Adventure in Niagara

Earlier this week I  received an email newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa You can subscribe to the newsletter by visiting the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa newsletter page

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Happy Holidays from the Greg Frewin Theatre

Earlier this week I received an email newsletter from the Greg Frewin Theatre.

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