“Superman Returns” Countdown at Niagara Falls

    Yesterday I posted my pictures of the lame “Superman Returns” laser logo on Terrapin Point. I said it wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. Well, it seems that depending on when you are there, you’ll see different things. Regular visitor Louise send me a link to the Superman Homepage where they have some…

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    Mini makeover for Casino Niagara’s 20th birthday

    From Niagara This Week: Casino Niagara is in line for a little sprucing up. Richard Taylor, Vice-President of Operations for Niagara Casinos used the occasion of the gaming facility’s 20th birthday to announce that Falls Management Company would be pumping $7.1 million into new gaming technology and facility improvements “This investment will help us lead…

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      Niagara’s Fury delayed by inspection

      From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara’s Fury is facing further delays. Niagara Parks Commission spokesman Tony Baldinelli said Monday it might be Friday before the Transportation Safety Standards Association signs off on the attraction, allowing people to ride. “We’re really at their mercy,” he said.

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      Wallenda’s show of faith was as inspiring as walk

      From a letter to the editor of the Buffalo News: Being born and raised in Niagara Falls, it meant real excitement for me to watch Nik Wallenda pull this off. Tether or not, it was a pleasure to see another American visit my old hometown and display his talent and courage over one of the…

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        Falls Avenue Newsletter #8

        On Sunday I received the latest issue of the Falls Avenue Newsletter. They highlight the fireworks schedule and then mention changes to some of their hotels: To subscribe, visit their “Spin to Win” page and fill out the form. Be sure to check that you’d “like to receive news on Niagara Falls discounts and seasonal…

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        OSPCA inspection of Marineland – October 10, 2014

        From a CNW press release seen on Yahoo! Canada Finance: On Friday, October 10, 2014 Marineland welcomed the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) Zoo Inspection team for another of its regular and thorough inspections of all of our land animals, marine mammals and facilities. We are pleased to report that…

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        ‘Fonzie’ still has the touch

        From Niagara This Week: Henry Winkler feels blessed. Up bright and early on a Tuesday morning at his Los Angeles office preparing for a work session with writing partner Lin Oliver, the actor and author reflected on a career that has seen the actor working steadily since 1970… But when it comes to personal appearances,…

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        Twitter updates for 2010-06-30

        These new signs/banners were just put up along Victoria Avenue over the last few days. They say "The Clifton Hill http://twitpic.com/2197bd # RT @20pfm10: Jun 30, 1859: French acrobat Charles Blondin walked across Niagara Falls on a tightrope. http://viigo.im/437L #

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        My Trip to Niagara Falls.

        Someone posted about a recent class trip to Niagara Falls: On October 7th 2009, Birchmount’s Travel & Tourism and Natural Disasters class decided to go to the beautiful Niagara Falls for a class trip. We all loaded the bus at 8am sharp, and got on the road. It was a long 2 hour drive, but…

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