CNN iReport – Butterfly Conservatory, Ontario

There was recently a CNN iReport (user generated reporting) about the Butterfly Conservatory (including pictures): The Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls, Ontario features over 2000 colorful, tropical butterflies (and moths) that fly freely among the lush and exotic blossoms and greenery.

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New manager by June, predicts NPC chairwoman

From the Niagara Falls Review: It could be summer before the Niagara Parks Commission gets a new manager at the helm as the government agency begins the process to fill the shoes of its retired boss John Kernahan. “I’m going to suggest the search process is going to take three or four months,” chairwoman Fay…

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FIXING THE FALLS: Inspiration is right across the border

From the Niagara Gazette: Credit the idea for this week’s Sunday centerpiece to Frank Croisdale, founder of the group Niagara Rises. I was chatting with him about our plans for the ongoing series on economic development when he mentioned Queen Street in Niagara Falls, Ont. Frank described it as a street not unlike, say, Main…

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Deadline for boat tour bid Monday (yesteday)

(I know I’m late, but I still wanted to post it…) From the Niagara Falls Review: If you ever wanted to run boat tours on the Niagara River, Monday’s deadline day. Companies interested in winning a lease from the Niagara Parks Commission on the water-f ront landing needed to operate tours from the Canadian side…

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Couple’s Getaway Packages

Last week I received the latest newsletter from Niagara Hospitality Hotels, the operator of the The Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls. To subscribe to the newsletter, click on the Email Deals link on the main page of their site.

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SCCN Newsletter – January 2011 – Vol 3, Issue 1

Last week I received the latest newsletter from the Scotiabank Convention Centre Niagara Falls.

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Niagara Falls Getaway Packages from $59.95

Last week I received the latest newsletter from NiagaraFallsBestHotels.com. To subscribe, fill out the form to join the Best Hotels Mailing List.

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Twitter updates for 2011-01-26

RT @WinterFestival This is last weekend of the 2010-11 CAA Winter Festival of Lights. Don't miss this last opportunity http://fb.me/ThnI8jWd # I'm thinking about it… RT @AmericanaResort: $9 for a Single All-Day Pass to Waves Indoor Waterpark at Americana http://t.co/s5c4ifI #

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Niagara News TV set to launch Feb. 7

From Bullet Media: The news release trumpets the arrival of TV in Niagara, an assertion with which Cogeco might have issue. But there is no disputing the launch of Niagara News TV does change the local broadcasting landscape starting Feb. 7. Be sure to visit the Bullet Media web site to read the entire article…

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