Video of Marineland protest on Sunday
I’m sure there are many sites out there that have some video or other, but The Indignants has a 5-minute video on YouTube that certainly gives you a good idea of what it was like to be there.
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Brock’s monument facts
Photo courtesy of Parks Canada I just posted a link to a Niagara Falls Review article about the Brock Monument that is at Queenston Heights Park (part of the Niagara Parks). The paper also has an article that shares a few facts about the monument as well.
Controversial tower design downsized
From the Niagara Falls Review: A controversial plan to build a high-rise condominium tower on River Road appears to be off the table, replaced by a proposal to build a shorter building with fewer units. Still, residents are worried the scaled-down design will change the character of the older residential neighbourhood. “The original proposal, which…
Niagara Events Celebrate Fall in the Falls with Upcoming Marathon, Fall Foliage, & More
From a press release seen at Hospitality NET: Several very popular Niagara events happen this unexpected time of year from the Niagara Falls International Marathon to spectacular leaf peeping in the surrounding areas and Door Open Niagara, a tour of historical and architecturally significant attractions. Fall in Niagara Falls brings a slower pace, cooler air,…
N.F., Ont. convention center progressing
From Buffalo Business First: One year to the day that ground was broken on the $100 million Niagara Convention & Civic Centre, the project hit a major milestone. The 288,000-square-foot Stanley Avenue center, being constructed just a short walk from the Niagara Fallsview Casino in the thriving Niagara Falls, Ont., was officially “topped” off Friday…
“Conquering Niagara” by National Geographic
I originally heard about this many months ago from the Clifton Hill blog… Here is a 5-minute long video on YouTube that is from the National Geographic Channel called Conquering Niagara about Peter deBernardi going over the Falls. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97Mf4Hw9I9w[/youtube] You can read more about the broadcast of the show on the National Geographic Channel web…
YouTube – useradmin23’s Channel
So, who is useradmin23 you ask? Well, for some reason, the person at Canadian Niagara Hotels who set this up decided to have their username as “useradmin23” instead of “fallsavenue”. Anyway, if you are interested, there are some nice videos there showing the various properties they own.
Statement from Senator Ortt regarding Goat Island Lodge Proposal
From WBTA 1490: …Last week, Senator Ortt sent a letter to the governor voicing his opposition and concerns with the plan.
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Earlier this week I received the latest email newsletter from the Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel and Suites.
Rainforest Cafe shark exhibit
There are billboards all over for a free shark exhibit at the Rainforest Cafe. Don’t go out of your way to see it, as it is just a single small shark in a large tank. I went into the lobby the other day and took a few pictures: The lobby and restaurant are setup like…