Canada at 150: Thanks, America, for keeping us sane

This isn’t specifically Niagara Falls related, but the Washington Post had an article the other day about Canada. There was nothing in it that mentioned Niagara Falls at all, but the feature image is of the Canada 150 sign in Niagara Falls.

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Economic development: How could this happen?

From the Niagara Gazette: It almost defies logic. Niagara Falls, N.Y. sits on the edge of one of the great wonders of the world. It boasts some of the highest-profile developers in America. The local governments have an array of economic development agencies and programs and assistance packages at the ready. Millions of visitors arrive…

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Province pledges $350,000 to bring Red Bull Crashed Ice back to Falls

From Bullet News Niagara: Niagara Falls has taken a step toward hosting a Red Bull Crashed Ice event in 2014. The province, through its Celebrate Ontario funding initiative, has pledged $350,000 to help the city host the event for a second time.

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    Greg Frewin Las Vegas Magic Review Show – The Show

    This post is continued from the Greg Frewin Las Vegas Magic Review Show – The Theatre post. The show itself was fantastic. The night I went happened to be their slowest night in weeks, but the crowd was still very vocal. I’m sure when the theatre is packed everything seems that much better. He did…

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    Oh Canada our Home and Native Land, True Patriot Love! At least we love you on one day a year!

    Someone with a WordPress blog posted about visiting Niagara Falls on Canada Day: So onto my trip to Niagara Falls for Canada Day. First we stopped in Stoney Creek and had lunch in Mustang’s Big Ol’ Grill. You should check it out it is on Fruitland just on the corner of Barton! Love it. Then…

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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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      Travel website recognizes Falls Marriott

      Niagara This Week has another one of these articles about a Travelocity award given to a hotel. However, I don’t see any reference to this award on the Travelocity web site. Part of a any hotel’s mission is to provide a top-notch experience to guests —their reputation depends on it. That kind of focus has…

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      Tours4Fun Announces “Best of Summer” Travel Photo Contest

      From a Marketwire press release: Los Angeles-based Tours4Fun announced that beginning today they will be taking entries for their “Best of Summer” travel photo contest. Photos must be originals and of landscapes, not people, and prizes include a shopping tour of Niagara Falls, a Washington, DC tour, or Grand Canyon helicopter or airplane highlights tours….

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      Ontario government responds to Marineland allegations with crack down on animal abuse

      From the Globe and Mail: The Ontario government says it plans to beef up regulations to protect animals kept in zoos and aquariums, including Marineland. Community Safety Minister Madeleine Meilleur made the announcement in a statement this morning ahead of a noon news conference. She says the province will work with animal experts and other…

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      Niagara Falls turning Raptor Red Monday

      From Niagara This Week: Niagara Falls will turn red Monday night in support of the Toronto Raptors as they head into Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors. If the Raptors win, they win their first NBA championship.

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