Twitter updates for 2012-03-21
Wow, another gorgeous day! Tomorrow is supposed to be the same, and then we return to more seasonal temperatures #
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Gumbel will (did) interview Wallenda on HBO
From the Buffalo News: Nik Wallenda, who is planning to walk a tightrope across Niagara Falls this summer, will be featured on “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” on HBO at 10 p.m. today, State Sen. George Maziarz, R-Newfane, and Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-Lewiston, said Monday. Wallenda will be interviewed about his upcoming walk and will…
Another street name change
A while ago it was announced that Roberts St would be renamed to Falls Avenue. Well, Falls Avenue also continues on straight from where it is now, so this doesn’t really make sense. To fix it, there is a proposal to change the name of Falls Avenue beyound the 420 (up to John St as…
Untangling Maid of the Mist lease
From the Buffalo News: The low point of the Maid of the Mist Steamboat Co.’s century-old existence undoubtedly took place last month, when Canadian officials selected a California company to replace it on the Canadian shore. But for the local company that grew itself into an iconic international tourism brand, the pain may not be…
Top 10 Canadian sights to see
From the Toronto Sun (including pictures): Niagara Falls, the Canadian Rockies and the CN Tower top Canadians list of the country’s “must-see” destinations, according to a survey by Transitions Optical Inc. and Leger Marketing.
Busytown Busy at the Scotiabank Convention Centre
As I mentioned before, I had the opportunity to go see the Busytown Busy stage show on Friday evening. This is based on the Richard Scarry characters Huckle Cat, Sally Cat, Hilda Hippo, Lowly Worm, Pig Will & Pig Won’t, Goldbug, Sgt Murphy, and more. The show was to start at about 6:30 pm, so…
My first trip to the Scotiabank Convention Centre
The Scotiabank Convention Centre has been open just short of a year now, and on Friday night I had the opportunity to go for the first time. We went to see the Busytown Busy show with our kids. I’ll write about that later, but for now, here are a few thoughts. The convention centre is…
Twitter updates for 2012-03-19
It's a beautiful morning right now in Niagara Falls (although it may rain later) http://t.co/uUNKCSFS #
Outback Steakhouse coming to Victoria Avenue
I’ve posted before about how one of the restaurants in the strip mall on Victoria Ave keeps changing names and re-opening. Well, it seems that the latest incarnation will be more permanent. Outback Steakhouse is going in that space.
Casino Niagara to remain open
From Niagara This Week: Niagara Falls will be home to two casinos for the foreseeable future. That’s according to Niagara Falls MPP Kim Craitor, who said the 16-year-old gaming facilty — the city’s first — will remain open. And not only will the casino remain in operation, Craitor said the government and the Falls Management…