From the Toronto Star: Death, taxes, Niagara Falls. In the old days, those were the only certain things in life — or death — according to the river men who patrolled a thunderous Horseshoe Falls before it became somewhat tamed by hydro companies. During the 19th and 20th centuries, thousands of suicide and accident victims…
From the St Thomas Times Journal: Niagara’s mayor and regional chairman have asked the province to scrap plans to select new operators for the region’s two casinos. In a letter to Finance Minister Charles Sousa, Mayor Jim Diodati and Niagara Regional Chairman Alan Caslin asked the government to terminate an ongoing request for pre-qualification and…
From the Globe and Mail: The Niagara Parks Commission is fending off claims it is tilting a tendering process in favour of the Maid of the Mist, the tour boat company whose exclusive access to Niagara Falls has been controversial for the Ontario government agency. Last year, after a four-decade monopoly for the Maid’s American…
Regardless of how you celebrate the holidays, whether it is Christmas or something, I hope the season has been full of joy and peace for you.
From Southeast Michigan Metro Parent: With snow blanketing the shoreline right up to the thundering water, Niagara Falls takes on a whole different look and feel during the holidays. The snow and ice create a wintery scene that seems pulled right from a fairytale. For a memorable winter weekend getaway, take a shortcut through Canada…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Fewer Americans came to visit Canada in October than in September, while the number of Canadians travelling to the United States was up slightly the same month, according to new data from Statistics Canada. Travel by U. S. residents to Canada fell 2.6% to 1.6 million in October, compared to…
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated in many countries, including Canada. These days, it is pretty much a HUGE shopping day where you can get some post-Christmas deals. As you read this, I’m probably out shopping or was out shopping earlier. I’m not looking for anything specific, but we’ll see if anything catches my eye…
http://twitpic.com/123lot – Looks like work has started on the new Margaritaville (old Wolfgang Puck's) by the Skylon Tower. This sign is on # http://twitpic.com/123l5n – The Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum front entrance is undergoing some renovations. # http://twitpic.com/123l1t – The Ripley's wax hand area has a small display of souvenirs. I don't know…
Last week I received the latest email newsletter from Oh Canada, Eh? Dinner Theatre.
There have been several articles lately in the news about a proposed high-rise condominium that would be built along River Road in Niagara Falls. I visited the area and took some pictures. The condominium will be at the corner of River Road and John Street. The lot itself doesn’t look that large or impressive. According…