A year after walk, Falls officials balance expectations, realities of Wallenda’s walk

From the Niagara Gazette: …Saturday was the one year anniversary of Wallenda’s historic walk over this city’s giant waterfalls, and an informal Gazette survey showed that while the impact of the media storm of publicity last year is still unclear, the good news is that the city is now able to take advantage of additional…

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    Falls Avenue Newsletter Issue #4

    On Saturday I received the latest issue of the Falls Avenue Newsletter. They are highlighting several of their package plans: To subscribe, visit their “Spin to Win” page and fill out the form. Be sure to check that you’d “like to receive news on Niagara Falls discounts and seasonal special eMail”.

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      All eyes on the border

      From the Niagara Falls Review: With an eye on U.S. plans to tighten border travel requirements within two years, tourism operators from across the continent are gathering in Niagara Falls this week for a wide-ranging look at cross-border issues. “Our focus is on demonstrating the important tourism, cultural and trade work that is already underway…

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      New concert series coming to convention centre

      From the Niagara Falls Review: From the ashes of Niagara Concerts comes a new live music series starting in September. Organized by the Scotiabank Convention Centre, where Niagara Concerts spent its final three seasons, the Live by the Falls series kicks off with the Cowboy Junkies on Sept. 16, followed by Niagara Falls’ own The…

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      Niagara Falls tightrope walk safety plan revealed

      From CTV News: Officials have unveiled the safety plan they have prepared for a risky tightrope walk across Niagara Falls next week. The high profile event, scheduled for June 15, will be performed by tightrope walker Nick Wallenda, and is expected to attract unprecedented crowds to the Falls. Niagara Parks Police Chief Douglas Kane said…

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