Niagara SkyWheel press release

    HOCO Limited has issued a press release about the opening of the new Niagara SkyWheel: One of a Kind Giant Observation Wheel Debuts The Niagara SkyWheel ushers in a new generation of Ferris wheel [Niagara Falls, Ontario] – It’s big, it’s round, it spins! Canada’s largest observation wheel is now open. At 175 feet tall…

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    Falls motels ‘getting killed,’ seek help from council

    From the St Catharines Standard: A group of Niagara Falls motel owners will be fighting for their survival at Tuesday’s city council meeting. The Niagara Innkeepers Association, representing 40 motels and about 1,900 rooms, is requesting more time to pay its February tax bill in instalments to weather the industry’s slowest time of year. Without…

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      Tuning up tourism

      From the Niagara Gazette: Local representatives and businesses have come together with one goal in mind: improve the city’s tourism industry. With that in mind, a summit is being held to discuss getting things back on track — particularly downtown. “We eventually want to make it into a ‘Clifton Hill,’ but on the American side,”…

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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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      Great Experiences on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls

      The Clifton Hill blog has a nice write-up about a photographer from Holland who came and visited, along with some links to some great pictures. Check it out! A few weeks ago we were contacted by professional photographer Ken Cranney, who recently visited Niagara Falls with his wife Ina and son Riley. They traveled all…

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        Ellen Avenue Boutique Hotel progress

        I’ve posted recently about the construction happening beside the Greg Frewin Theatre. The former dairy location is going to be a boutique hotel. It really seemed to be at a stand-still until recently. They now seem to be making good progress.

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