Pictures of Jay Cochrane

    As the Niagara Falls Review reported, Jay Cochrane finally did his record-setting walk between the Fallsview Casino and the Skylon Tower. The Saturday walk is supposed to begin at 3:30 pm and he was out there and moving right on time. The large speakers we’ve mentioned previously played an introduction and then played music while…

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    Gov. Proposes Buying Downtown NF Properties

    From WGRZ Channel 2 in Buffalo: For the first time in a very long time, there are signs of life in downtown Niagara Falls. On Rainbow Boulevard, construction crews have been working around the clock to build Mark Hamister’s $35 million Hyatt Place hotel, set to open later this year. The world-famous Rainforest Café opened…

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    Completion of Niagara Falls Entertainment Centre delayed

    From Niagara This Week: Completion of Niagara Falls Entertainment Centre has been delayed again. But Mayor Jim Diodati, who toured the 5,000-seat facility Wednesday, said he’s confident the public will be “thrilled” with the venue once it opens. Work on the $130-million theatre at Stanley Avenue and Murray Street began in fall 2017. At the…

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    The Niagara Parks Parking Pass

    I’m sure many of you are aware of this, but I just learned about it recently. Apparently Ontario residents can get a year-long parking pass to any of 17 parking lots owned by Niagara Parks for just $40. The regular price is $60, but it is discounted down to $40. If you visit Niagara Falls…

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    Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton – Niagara Falls in Fall 2012

    A few weeks ago my family went to stay at the Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton – Niagara Falls. We’ve stayed at the Doubletree a couple of times before (you can read my postings about our first visit and our second visit). Actually, the reason why we went was because my children see the…

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    News on Canadian Motor Speedway

    There has been some news over the last day or two about the proposed Canadian Motor Speedway near Fort Erie: Niagara Falls Review – Road opening up for track One of the largest private-sector projects ever proposed in Fort Erie is one step closer to being built. The multi-million dollar Canadian Motor Speedway project will…

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    Niagara SkyWheel is being re-assembled

    I’m sure you all know that the Niagara SkyWheel has been out of service for about two months. Well, it is finally being put back together. The centre piece (hub/axel) is in place and they have the spokes and rim laid out ready to go.

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