A Great Big Kiss

    One of my sons has learned a song called I’m So Glad When Daddy Comes Home. The song ends with the child singing what they will give Daddy when he comes home… Pat his cheeks, and give him what? A great big kiss! I don’t think this is what the song is referring to 🙂…

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      Man rescued from brink of Horseshoe Falls

      From the Niagara Falls Review: After standing at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls for more than an hour staring into the frigid water of the Niagara River, a “despondent” man changed his mind and co-operated with rescuers who pulled him to safety. Firefighters, Niagara Parks Police and paramedics rescued the unidentified man, who was…

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        Update to the “Beginning of May construction update”

        Here are a couple of other things I should have included in the last update: The former Domino’s on Clifton Hill is now a “House of Cuban Cigars & Mini Mart” They built the “tower” for Al Macs on the ground, and I originally thought they were gazebos. I know some of you think this…

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        Judith: Clifton Hill

        Someone with a Blogger blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls: The streets near Niagara Falls remind me of the Edmonton Ex. Wall to wall families, lots of weird things to see and buy, but generally a fun atmosphere. It obviously is a family vacation destination.

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        WFOL sees significant increase in vehicle traffic, donations

        From the Niagara Falls Review: The Winter Festival of Lights will be heading into its 35th season riding high. That’s because the 34th edition, which concludes Tuesday, has seen increases across the board. Tina Myers, the event’s executive director, said officials have seen a 12 per cent increase in vehicle traffic and a 17 per…

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        Connecting Fallsview, Victoria districts

        From the Niagara Falls Review: The city is looking at how the Fallsview and Victoria Centre districts could be better connected in the future. “We’re looking at traffic improvements and how we can make turning movements at the intersection of Ferry Street and Fallsview (Boulevard) safer for pedestrians to cross, and also to make the…

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          Table Rock renovation gets muted response

          From the Niagara Falls Review: Stakeholders in the city’s tourism industry have offered a mixed response to the Niagara Parks Commission’s announcement last week it will spend $32 million on an upgrade to Table Rock House. “Presumably they have done their homework and are upgrading (Table Rock) because they feel it requires it,” said Niagara…

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            DoubleTree Resort Lodge & Spa – Overall Impressions

            I have previously written about the hotel, the room, and the restaurant at the DoubleTree Resort Lodge & Spa in Niagara Falls. I also included links to pictures and videos. This is the final posting in the series. Overall, we had a great time at the hotel. The service was exceptional. There are many hotels…

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