Marineland disputes claim by activist that walrus is in ill health

From Niagara This Week: Phil Demers was disheartened when he was sent a video of Zeus, one of Marineland’s walruses last week. “He’s lost hundreds of pounds,” Demers said. “He should weigh up to 3,000 pounds. I’d be shocked if he weighed 1,000.” In the video in question, Zeus can be seen in what has…

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Twitter updates for 2010-05-25

@PeopleOFfbh on Clifton Hill in reply to PeopleOFfbh # @Ripleys_Niagara Based on what I saw of how it was setup, I'm sure it will look good in reply to Ripleys_Niagara # Just after lunch today there was some professional filming going on at the Ripley's museum. I wonder what it was for # There is…

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    Soaring loonie may hurt tourism

    From the Niagara Falls Review: A soaring loonie will mean less dollars in the pockets of the city’s tourism industry stakeholders, experts say. “I’m shaken,” said Anna Pierce, executive director of Niagara Falls Tourism. “Everyone’s worried.” The Canadian dollar closed at 94.07 cents (U.S.) Tuesday, down 0.41 cents from Monday’s close, and a step away…

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      Changing times 1996-2006

      From the Niagara Falls Review: Not long ago, lineups used to be out the door at Casino Niagara. Even in winter, women with fur coats over little black dresses and men in suits would queue up for hours on Friday or Saturday nights. “Those were days when people lined up and were backed up into…

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      Notice of Public Meeting

      Regular contributor Drafty had mentioned here, that he saw in the Review on Saturday a notice of application for zoning change for redevelopment of the Loretto Academy property on June 8, 2009. The Public Notice board reads: ( To Permit a future mixed use residential condominium/hotel development on the land, consisting of 3 buildings with…

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      Tweet: RT @NiagaraParksPR: Happy 30th anniversary to our…

      RT @NiagaraParksPR: Happy 30th anniversary to our friends at the CAA Winter Festival of Lights! Opening ceremonies tonight: http://t.co/ …

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        Thoughts on the convention centre – Part 2

        This is part 2 of Margin’s thoughts on the convention centre. Therefore, to avoid the wailing and gnashing of teeth that has occurred annually with respect to the relatively minor payments the casino has made to the city, a Community Development Agreement would set some easily definable payments that the private proponents of the center…

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          “Top of the Hill”

          Everyone is aware of the Clifton Hill web site, but the other day I came across the Top of Clifton Hill web site. This is run by the Victoria Centre Business Improvement Association (BIA) and features the various attractions, restaurants, and hotels in that area. When in the Niagara Falls Canada, stay and play where…

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            Your Marriott Awaits! – Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview

            Last Wednesday I received the latest newsletter from the Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview. They are promoting the return of Cirque Niagara. 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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