From the Niagara Falls Review: One of the most dramatic and tragic events in the history of Niagara Falls took place 100 years ago Saturday. Feb. 4, 1912, a Sunday, was a clear, windy and very cold day in Niagara Falls. Nevertheless, hundreds of people — both residents and tourists — were on hand that…
I was browsing the Kijiji web site, and noticed one of the featured ads up top was of the Burger King on Clifton Hill. I clicked on the link, and apparently there is some space to rent. I wonder which space is available. 5,000 is a fairly large space.
I’m finally caught up! With this post I’ve got all of my older pictures up. I can now start posting some pictures from my visits this summer… If you looked at the pictures in the Niagara Falls in Winter 2007/2008 gallery, you will have seen that some of the pictures were taken at street level,…
The Ferris wheel that is being built on the HOCO property where the Golden Griddle used to be seems to be coming along on schedule. A close-up of a base/foundation for the Ferris wheel Several bases/foundations for the Ferris wheel. I presume these are for the legs that support the wheel These look like legs…
From the Niagara Falls Review: A Crystal Beach businessman who took on Google in 2004 may win a battle with local hotel operators for use of the Fallsview name. A deal between members of the Fallsview BIA and Steven D. Alek is on the table. The Review has learned that Alek – who runs a…
I’ve never heard of the Orca whale Shouka, but apparently there is a bit of a movement to try to bring her to Marineland. There is a petition which states the following: In the United States it is illegal for an orca to be in a marinepark without a companion. Shouka, a 19-year-old female orca…
From the Niagara Falls Review: After 33 years of dormancy, there is new activity behind the columns of the Toronto Power Generating Station. But the stately building that sits above the falls won’t be used to generate electricity. It is being dismantled 100 years after it was built. In May, around 50 workers began removing…
Last week I received a 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.
From the Niagara Falls Review: The unmistakable sound of winter in Canada -metal cutting into ice -will blend with the roar of Niagara Falls when the Rink at the Brink opens today. After two weeks of getting it ready, the Winter Festival of Lights attraction will open on Niagara Parks Commission land, creating a new…
The Links of Niagara 2nd Annual Christmas Dinner & Dance is coming up soon. Unfortunately, the poster they sent around doesn’t provide the date! Click on the poster for a larger version I visited the Links of Niagara web site, but couldn’t find anything about the event. DECEMBER 6 UPDATE: The dance is on Saturday,…