GLYNN: Work zones welcoming Niagara Falls tourists

From the Niagara Gazette: The welcome mat is out for another tourist season but neither side of the border seems dressed up for the occasion. In fact, at a glance you have the impression neither of the cataract cities was expecting company. For starters, Terrapin Point on Goat Island that overlooks the Horseshoe Falls is…

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Ripley’s reopens after modern makeover

From Niagara This Week: Oddball items and curiosities are back on display in Niagara Falls, Ont., now that one of the city’s mainstay attractions has reopened following a major modernization. Ripley’s Believe It or Not opened the doors to its so-called “odditorium” Friday after six months of renovations aimed at replacing traditional exhibits with something…

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Niagara Falls: A tale of two countries

From the Centre Daily Times: New York State is one of few places where you don’t necessarily travel north to get to Canada. A chunk of Southern Ontario actually lies south and west of the Empire State, making the nickname “True North” more of a quip. And if you make it to Niagara Falls, you…

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‘Fonzie’ still has the touch

From Niagara This Week: Henry Winkler feels blessed. Up bright and early on a Tuesday morning at his Los Angeles office preparing for a work session with writing partner Lin Oliver, the actor and author reflected on a career that has seen the actor working steadily since 1970… But when it comes to personal appearances,…

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Giant slip n’ slide coming to Niagara

From Niagara This Week: Drummond Road will be transformed into one of the world’s longest slip n’ slides this summer. The busy road will be closed between Lundy’s Lane and Prospect Street on August 13 accommodate the 1,000-foot-long three-lane Urban Slide. “They are a blast,” said Jesse Fulton, president of 365 Sports, the Blue Mountain-based…

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Opening day demonstration at Marineland

From the Niagara Falls Review: On one side of the chain link fence families were lined up to enjoy a day of fun and activities at Marineland. On the other side of the fence were hundreds of animal activists voicing their concerns about the treatment and captivity of animals. Keeping a close eye on the…

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