Ex-trademark agent questions legal claim to name

    From the Niagara Falls Review: Steve Alek’s registered trademark of the word Fallsview could be undone by a semicolon, says a Niagara Falls woman with 20 years of experience in trademark law. “If all of these services (listed on his registration) have not been provided since the date claimed, I would question the validity of…

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      Bronto’s Adventure Playland construction update

      There has been quite a bit of work being done where Bronto’s Adventure Playland will be. They’ve painted the walls, and have been preparing for some concrete work.

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        HOCO Clifton Hill construction underway

        HOCO has finally started their construction. It looks like it will be done in a couple of phases. They have torn down their existing building that housed the Cosmic Golf glow-in-the-dark mini-putt, and Niagara Marketplace. I believe this building will be rebuilt for a similar purpose. The Ferris wheel is going a little further back…

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          Coco’s Patio on Murray Hill

          I posted previously that there was some minor construction happening on Murray Hill across from the Fallsview Casino. The work is progressing, and it definitely seems like it is going to be an expansion of the Coco’s patio. The picture below shows the notice of an application to change the liquor license for that establishment….

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          Adventure course delayed until next spring

          From the Niagara Falls Review: After several delays, the Whirlpool Adventure Course will not open this year, and company officials are now pinning their hopes on next spring. “There’s two outstanding variance issues with the (Technical Standards Safety Authority) that we are continuing to move forward with, pursuing the variances,” said Lindsay DiCosimo, marketing and…

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          House torn down on Ferry Street

          A month ago I posted about the motel being torn down on Ferry St beside Al Macs. Now the abandoned house across the street and beside the Capri has been torn down.

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            Days Inn Adds Niagara Falls Hotel to Portfolio

            From Hospitality 1st: Days Inns – Canada invites travellers to visit its newest location in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The newly renovated full service hotel offers 121 updated guest rooms, on-site restaurant, indoor heated pool and free wireless Internet access. All aspects of the hotel have been upgraded to reflect current design trends in hospitality. “From…

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              Fred’s Photo Blog: Clifton Hill Sign

              Someone with a Blogger blog posted a picture of the Great Canadian Midway (GCM) sign with the following comments: While taking photos at the Niagara Falls Festival of Lights, we made a short stop on Clifton Hill to take a few photos of the bright signs. The picture on the site is clickable so you…

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              Orsini Bros. Inns Inc. Celebrates 50 Years in Business

              From a press release I received recently from the DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton: Serving the travelling public for the last fifty years, Orsini Bros. Inns Inc. was established with the purchase of the Coral Motel on Lundy’s Lane in March 1964. The accommodations industry has changed a great deal over the years…

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