Council majority puts $25M hotel project on hold

From the Niagara Gazette: A $25 million hotel project the head of New York state’s development office characterized as a “very important opportunity” and one that should be taken “very seriously” by the city of Niagara Falls has been put on hold, as promised, by a trio of city lawmakers.

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BIZARRE THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT THE CANADIAN/U.S. BORDER

This is a neat little video I came across that highlights some of the quirky things about the Canadian/US border. I’ve watched the whole video, and even though there is nothing that is specifically related to Niagara Falls, I figured it was still worth sharing.

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Grammy Award-Winning Singer/Pianist Diana Krall to Perform at Fallsview Casino

From a PR Newswire press release: She has carved herself a permanent position at the top of the jazz charts, and soon Canadian jazz singer and pianist Diana Krall will be coming to Fallsview Casino to kick off October’s live concerts with a two-night engagement.

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Up To 30% Off Your Next Stay

Last week I received the latest email newsletter from the Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel and Suites.

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Comic Con expanding again

From Niagara This Week: Success has come as quick as 1-2-3 for the Niagara Falls Comic Con. From humble beginnings at Dave & Busters on Clifton Hill on 2011, the event first moved to the Scotiabank Convention Centre where some 5,000 comic book, sci-fi and fantasy fans took in the one-day event in 2012. Comic…

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Hornblower to offer expanded tours

From Niagara This Week: When Hornblower Cruises Niagara takes over boat tours to the base of the Horseshoe Falls, passengers will be have more choices when it comes to the type of trip they can take. Choices will include early morning nighttime excursions as well as a trip timed with Niagara Parks weekly fireworks displays…

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CLIFTON HILL, NIAGARA FALLS IN PHOTOS

The Suitcase and Heels blog has posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls. It includes some fantastic pictures! The sign says that Clifton Hill is the street of fun at Niagara Falls to which I add a caveat… if you’re a kid. Most adults will probably find it to be a cheesy drain on…

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