Visitors flocking to Niagara Falls

This is an old article, but the flow of visitors certainly seemed to continue through the whole summer. From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara’s two casinos are cashing in thanks to a weaker Canadian dollar and more Americans crossing the border. “Business was solid April through June,” said Greg Medulun, director of communications for Fallsview…

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Proposed Woodbine gaming expansion could impact Niagara Falls, Ont. operations

From Buffalo Business First: A vote by the Toronto City Council to support a massive gambling expansion at the Woodbine Racetrack could have a chilling economic impact on a pair of casinos in Niagara Falls, Ont. and effectively wipe out any hope of slots returning to Fort Erie Racetrack. The council vote is one of…

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America proves too tough for hitchhiking robot after vandals end cross-country trip

From the Verge: It seems the tough streets of Philadelphia were too much for a friendly little robot from Ontario. All the Hitchbot wanted to do was see the United States. But just two weeks after starting its cross-country journey in Boston, Hitchbot’s trip has come to an unfortunate end. Last night, the cute little…

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Travellers’ Favourite Fine Dining Restaurants — Canada

According to TripAdvisor, the 3rd best restaurant in Canada is located in Niagara Falls. I’ve never eaten at AG, but the reviews are great.

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Former Niagara Falls, Ont. mayor offers advice to NY side

From WGRZ Channel 2 in Buffalo: Wayne Thomson can remember exactly where he was when he heard the province of Ontario was considering a law to allow casino gambling at two border towns. “At first I was skeptical,” the former mayor and current councillor of Niagara Falls, Ont. said. The Canadian resort city was eventually…

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World’s smallest sculptures now on display at Ripley’s Niagara Falls

Here is the press release I received regarding the new micro sculptures at the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium in Niagara Falls: World’s Smallest Micro-Sculptures on Display for a Limited Time at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Niagara Falls Lifelike creations are so tiny they can easily fit on the head of a pin…

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Minute sculptures have a big wow factor

From Niagara This Week: It is hoped a display of some tiny creations will be a big hit with visitors to Ripley’s Believe It of Not! Odditorium. Several micro sculptures by renowned artist Willard Wigan are now on display at the Clifton Hill attraction. “This is the smallest exhibit we have now,” said Ripley’s manager…

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