NU alumnus returns favor
From the Buffalo News: The Vincentian virtue of charity as taught at Niagara University helped James V. Glynn become a successful businessman, as well as president and owner of one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions — the Maid of the Mist boat ride at the base of Niagara Falls. Monday, it was Glynn’s…
Entertainment Insider – August 2010 Show Announcements
Last Saturday I received the latest Entertainment Insider email newsletter from the Fallsview Casino Resort.
FBI investigation into murder of Harry Oakes
As many of you know Harry Oakes was one of the big names in Niagara Falls 70 years ago. There are many things in the city named after him, and his family still operates the attractions and hotels on the south side of Clifton Hill (HOCO stands for Harry Oakes COmpany). The original Harry Oakes…
Hilton Niagara Falls Exclusive Offer
On Friday I received the latest newsletter from the Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview: To subscribe to the newsletter, fill out the form on the left-hand side of any page on the Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview web site.
Twitter updates for 2009-06-20
The house (eyesore!) on Ferry St between Fallsview Blvd and Stanely Ave beside The Capri has been torn down. I'll take a picture on Monday # The Lodge Inn & Suites has a new sign up today (this is the 4th name change now?)… Belmont Inn & Suites. I'll take a picture on Monday #…
Niagara Falls Comedy Fest
As the recent article on the Winter Festival of Lights mentioned, this year is the first year for the Niagara Falls Comedy Fest. There are currently 7 comedians lined up, including Brent Butt (of Corner Gas fame) and John Pinette.
Fixing the Falls: Downtown still under development
From the Niagara Gazette: The DiCienzio family has been doing hotel business on both sides of the border in Niagara Falls for years. In 2007, the family business, Canadian Niagara Hotels, sold the old Holiday Inn at the corner of Third Street and Rainbow Boulevard to make way for its demolition as part of the…
Fireworks and cocktail cruises: A whole new way to see Niagara Falls
From the Globe and Mail: For the first time in more than a century, tour boats not named Maid of the Mist are sailing from the Canadian side to the frothy foot of the country’s most famous cascade. But old habits die hard. Several locals don’t miss a beat when asked for directions to the…
Maple Leaf Village links
Based on all of the comments from a recent posting, people have a lot of fond memories of Maple Leaf Village! As others have noted, there aren’t many web sites around that have good information or pictures on Maple Leaf Village. I did some searching and this is what I’ve found: Maple Leaf Village commercial…