Daredevil Dean

    From the Niagara Falls Review: Dean Sullivan, a 42-year-old daredevil from St. Catharines, rappelled from the Skylon Tower observation deck Monday. Wearing a harness, he hooked himself to a rope hanging from the top of the 158-metre tower and slid down face-first using his hands as a brake. It was a publicity stunt to promote…

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      Trudeau, Niagara Falls among top Canadian icons, poll finds

      From CBC.ca: Picture this mental image: Former prime minister Pierre Trudeau stands with his back to the thundering waters of Niagara Falls, clutching a red maple leaf in his hand. On Canada Day. Can you imagine a more Canadian scene? Only if the robotic space Canadarm somehow snuck into the frame, according to a recent…

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        Tourists in Niagara Falls want more to experience

        From the Buffalo News: The tethered balloon on Rainbow Boulevard is grounded. The doors to the family fun center in the old Wintergarden are locked. The aerospace museum on Third Street has packed up its collection and is planning a move to Buffalo. At a time when state and local officials are vigorously focused on…

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          Make Holiday Planning Easier This Summer

          On Thursday I received the latest newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa. They are promoting some Summer packages: You can subscribe to the newsletter by clicking on the Special Email Offers link on the side of the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview & Spa main page.

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            Lancastria.net – Niagara Falls

            I can’t find any information about who’s site this is or what the purpose of it is, but someone has posted some information about Niagara Falls as they were planning on going there: Tomorro we shall be going to Niagara falls, with the aim of seeing the falls at night, and to see some of…

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              Daytrippers explore Niagara Falls area

              From the Buffalo News: They bounded off the plane, beaming and undaunted by the rain, eager to jam as much sightseeing and enjoyment as they could into one day. The city’s first planeload of “daytrippers” arrived at Niagara Falls International Airport on Thursday from the Chicago area in what could be the beginning of a…

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                NPC has to act as a catalyst for tourism

                From the Niagara Falls Review: We have long supported Kim Craitor’s bid to bring more openness and, it would follow, accountability to government and government agencies. We think the Niagara Falls MPP’s attempt to pass the Transparency in Public Matters Act as a private member’s bill is laudable and responsible, the type of good work…

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                  Twisted Ts storefront

                  A while ago I posted an article that mentioned a new store called Twisted Ts. The other day I came across it. It’s on Clark Ave across from that parking lot:

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                    Where in the world is Captain Jack?

                    I’ve never seen Torchwood, but apparently star John Barrowman was recently in Niagara Falls. USA Today reported: Hey, Torchwood fans: Pop reader Duane J. just told me about his encounter with one of the show’s stars at Niagara Falls last week. Here’s the story: The John Barrowman web site talks about the visit: Although John…

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