New Niagara Convention & Civic Centre in Niagara Falls Canada Partners with Chef Anna Olson

From a press release esen on Hospitality Net: Renowned Chef Anna Olson is bringing her farm-fresh philosophy to the Niagara Convention & Civic Centre in Niagara Falls Canada — set to open in Spring, 2011. Guests are sure to be delighted by the contributions of popular host of Food Network Canada’s “Fresh with Anna Olson”…

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    Border changes to hurt Canadians more

    From the Globe and Mail: The U.S. government has confirmed what many Canadian officials and business people have long feared— that the economic burden of the border-passport requirement will weigh more heavily on Canada than on the United States. Washington says its plan to require passport-like documents on cross-border traffic beginning in 2008 will have…

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    Government of Canada Supports Winter Festival of Lights

    From a Marketwire press release: On behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, Dean Allison, Member of Parliament for Niagara West-Glanbrook, today announced the Government of Canada’s investment of more than $170 000 to support the Winter Festival of Lights as part of the Marquee Tourism Events Program. “This is exciting news for…

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      Visitors center brings life to history of Niagara Falls and the river gorge

      From the Buffalo News: Ask Carol Rogers about Niagara Falls and she will tell you it’s more than just a lot of rushing water dropping off a tall precipice. There’s a great deal of history to go along with the majesty of the cataract, she’ll say. … Her presentations, and other by the staff of…

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        Falls Avenue Newsletter Issue #6

        Last Saturday I received the latest issue of the Falls Avenue Newsletter. They are highlighting several of their package plans promoting Valentines Day and March Break: 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…

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        Nexus Use on the Rise

        From the Niagara Falls Review: Border crossings in Niagara using Nexus now account for 12% of all bridge traffic according to the local bridge authorities. The agencies that manage the four bridges in the region put out a press release Tuesday saying a campaign to get more Nexus users in the first half of 2012…

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          Niagara Fallsview December Spotlight

          Today I received the Niagara Fallsview December Spotlight: From dining and concert offers to accommodation and special event incentives, Spotlight Updates give you convenient access to the latest promotions and information from one of Canada’s premiere entertainment destinations. To subscribe, click on the Spotlight Updates link on the right side of the Niagara Fallsview Casino…

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          Another Niagara Clifton Group discount card

          Shortly after I found that beat up discount card for Niagara Clifton Group. This card is a slightly better deal. It gets you into Brick City, The Fun House, Mystery Maze, Bronto’s Adventure Playland, The Haunted House, and Guinness World Records Museum for $4.50 including tax (the other card was $4.99 plus tax).

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