The world comes to run in Niagara

From the Niagara Falls Review: Veterans of the Niagara Falls International Marathon were shocked by what they saw Sunday. Blue skies. Warm temperatures. No rain coats. They’re so used to lousy weather, being dry is like a consolation prize. It made for more smiles and a bigger crowd cheering them on during the annual run,…

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More Sleep Cheap 2009 information

The City of Niagara Falls also had a media release about the Niagara Falls 2009 Sleep Cheap, Charities Reap event (the release was titled 5th Annual Sleep Cheap Reservation Date Announced): The waiting is over! Reservations for the 5th Annual Sleep Cheap Charities Reap event can be made starting Friday October 23, 2009 at 8:00…

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Sleep Cheap 2009 Participating Hotels

Here is a list of the 28 hotels that are participating in the Niagara Falls 2009 Sleep Cheap, Charities Reap event. (you can see the official PDF here): Americana Conference Resort & Spa 8444 Lundy’s Lane Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1H4 To book rooms go to our website at www.sleepcheapamericana.com Best Western Cairn Croft 6400…

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Sleep Cheap, Charities Reap 2009 is here!

I’m sorry I’m a couple of hours late on this… You can book rooms for Sleep Cheap as of 8 am this morning. There are 28 hotels participating, and a few other extras. The Niagara Falls Review reports about it this way: It’s time! The phone lines are now open for anyone ready to book…

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WWE stars to visit Niagara Falls

From the Niagara Falls Review: The World Wrestling Entertainment store in Niagara Falls will welcome two of WWE’s biggest stars for an autograph session, later this month. Gail Kim and Evan Bourne will be at the Falls Avenue store greeting fans and signing autographs from noon until 2 p.m. on Oct. 27. I’ll stop by…

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Falls about to go pink

From the Niagara Falls Review: Estee Lauder will celebrate its 10th annual Global Landmark Illumination initiative this Friday, by illuminating the world-famous Niagara Falls in Pink lights. Following the illumination ceremony at 7 p.m., there will be a pink fireworks display as a tribute to families who have been affected by breast cancer.

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Sleep Cheap Charities Reap branching out

From the Niagara Falls Review: It’s almost that time of year again. Local hoteliers are getting ready to open their doors to Niagara residents for the wildly popular Sleep Cheap Charities Reap event. Jim Diodati, founder and coordinator of the event, says he’s already hearing from people who want to know when the participating hotels…

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Rink at the Brink anchors 27th Winter Festival of Lights

From the Niagara Falls Review: You’ll need to lace up more than just your boots for this year’s Winter Festival of Lights. An outdoor skating rink is the big addition to the festival’s 27th year, which opens Nov. 7. Located next to Table Rock along the Niagara Parkway, the 18-by- 36-metre rink will open in…

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Sleep Cheap now accepting applications from local charities

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Sleep Cheap Charities Reap committee is now taking applications from local charities interested in receiving donations from funds generated from the annual event. Eligibility requirements and application forms are available on the city’s website at www.niagarafalls.ca. The application deadline is Nov. 6. As in past years, 50 per cent…

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‘Rink at the Brink’ gets the thumbs up

From the Niagara Falls Review: Outdoor skating is on its way to Table Rock. The Niagara Parks Commission has approved a plan by the Winter Festival of Lights for the ‘Rink at the Brink,’ putting a 20- by-40-metre sheet of ice next to the Horseshoe Falls. Festival of Lights manager Dino Fazio envisions a family…

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