From the Niagara Falls Review: A city council decision allowing the Hilton hotel to park guests’ cars on leased land could be headed to the Ontario Municipal Board after a competitor expressed his disappointment in the move. “This certainly would be taken further,” said Michael DiCienzo, a vice-president with Canadian Niagara Hotels. It’s another twist…
From Time Warner Cable News (includes video): Officials said Monday that the Wonder Falls project, the planned transformation the former Rainbow Centre Mall in Niagara Falls into a resort and tourist desination, could be the start of a new era for the city. Wonder Falls will include a 15-story hotel, an indoor waterpark, retail, restaurants,…
Last Thursday I received the latest newsletter from the Americana Conference Resort & Spa. They are promoting special Fall packages, a Beauty & the Beast package, and a “Cosmopolitan reception” To subscribe to the newsletter, click on the “Stay informed…” link on the left of the every page of the Americana Conference Resort & Spa…
Apparently there is going to be a SkyWheel in Myrtle Beach. I'm seeing all sorts of references to it in my Twitter searches… #
From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara’s latest attempt at a local TV station has faded to black — at least for now. Niagara News TV president Frank Thibault said the St. Catharines-based station suspended operations Monday, putting 17 people out of work. “We’re trying to figure out a way to come back,” said Thibault, who…
From the Niagara Falls Review: When it came time for their ‘man date,’ Canadian comic Rick Mercer and rock legend Alex Lifeson went straight to the Honeymoon Capital. The odd couple were in town Wednesday filming a segment for The Rick Mercer Report, donning flappy flight gear to tackle the Niagara Freefall Indoor Skydiving challenge….
Remember when the former location of Jack’s Cantina burned down? That was 3 1/2 years ago, and the lot has sat empty/fenced for all this time. Within the last couple of weeks it was cleared and is now a small parking lot. part of the parking is for Spicy Olive employees, and the rest is…
Last Tuesday I received the latest newsletter from the Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview. They are emphasizing that you do not need a passport to drive across the border and link to the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission. They are also promoting Spring Break packages. You can sign up for their newsletter on their web site.
There is a new store open on Clifton Hill. Underneath the Pizza Pizza patio, and beside the Blue Moon souvenir store, is a new Harley-Davidson store. I don’t know if they are trying to get some of the business that may be visiting the Classic Iron Motorcycle Museum, or if it is just a coincidence….
Yesterday (Friday, July 13, 2007) Niagara Falls (NY) was featured on NBC’s Today Show as part of their America the Beautiful series. I didn’t see it, but there has been lots of coverage of it online. The Today Show has several features on their web site (part of MSNBC): Today Show American the Beautiful site…