From the Buffalo News: It is not so much the danger. It is the scent of desperation. I strongly suspect that Nik Wallenda, of the famous tightrope-walking family, can tip-toe along a high wire strung over Niagara Falls this summer without toppling into the drink. What bothers me about the stunt is the eagerness of…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara – It’s not so much what you do on Family Day, it’s more about having fun and spending time with all those who are so important in your life. Mario DeVellis was planning to spend the day at home just relaxing, but his son, grandson and son-in-law had a…
From Niagara This Week: An Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) pre-hearing held last month in the Fort Erie council chambers attempted to set the schedule for the Canadian Motor Speedway (CMS) hearing, but the parties were unable to settle on a date and agreed to try again in a few weeks… According to Town solicitor Heather…
From WNED: Communities spend millions of dollars on tourism promotion, using everything from newspaper ads to the web. For some communities, there are tourism opportunities which are beyond price, especially movies. That’s why Niagara Falls, Ontario officials are excited about the movie “The Black Marks” with Matt Dillon, Kurt Russell and Terence Stamp being shot…
From the Philadelphia Inquirer: The most worthless thing one can do at Niagara Falls is merely stop and look at the falls. If you don’t get wet, you haven’t gotten your time or money’s worth out of your trip. For those who don’t know their way around this world wonder, here is a Niagara Falls…
I’m sure there will be lots of articles to post later, but this afternoon the Niagara Parks Commission announced that as of 2014 there will be a new tour boat operator taking tourists to the base of the falls to feel the power. The press release is on the NPC web site. I can’t find…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Burt Ward, best known for his portrayal of Robin in the 1966-68 television series Batman, will make an appearance at this June’s Niagara Falls Comic Con. “This will be a real treat for me as it will be the first time I have ever been to Niagara Falls,” said Ward…
From the Buffalo News: Jamie Kennedy, the celebrated Toronto chef known for his committment to local, seasonal and organic food, will open his first Niagara Falls restaurant later this month. Windows by Jamie Kennedy will be unveiled on Feb. 25, offering fine dining with a view. Its 14th floor perch in Sheraton on the Falls…
(a little late, but still interesting) From the Niagara Falls Review: Here for your Family Day weekend reading pleasure are some bits and pieces from Niagara Falls’ fascinating past. 1. Back in 1898 you could stay at the “newly remodelled” Windsor Hotel on Bridge St. for $1.50 to $2 a day. 2. A century ago…
I’ve been on vacation for the last week and a bit. We didn’t really do anything other than do some work around the house. I saw all the articles about Nik Wallenda, and meant to post some of them, but never got around to it. In case you’ve missed some of them, here is a…