Canada nixes Wallenda’s Niagara rope walk

From UPI: Canadian officials in Niagara Falls have denied daredevil Nik Wallenda’s application to walk across the Niagara Gorge on a tightrope next summer. Wednesday night, the Niagara Parks Commission voted to deny a permit for the stunt, planned for June, the Toronto Star reported. The plan was for Wallenda to cross from Goat Island,…

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Goat Island Lodge Plan Could Be Coming Soon

From the Niagara Falls Reporter: It was only a few weeks ago that the state plan to build a “world-class lodge” on Goat Island State Park was swirling in controversy as the Niagara Falls Council and the Niagara County Legislature voiced strong opposition to the idea of marring the pristine beauty of the park and…

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    50 Canadian travel highlights

    Canada.com has a current feature called 50 Canadian travel highlights. There is one reference to Niagara Falls on the list: 10. Take a ride on the Maid of the Mist in Niagara Falls, Ont. Sure, it’s touristy, but worth every penny just the same. This isn’t particularly noteworthy, but there is a link to a…

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      “I hate Marineland commericals”

      Apparently someone really dislikes Marineland commercials. In fact, he dislikes them so much he has started a petition. At the time of this posting, 12 people have “signed” the petition…

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        Artists, buyers eager for Art By the Falls

        From the Niagara Falls Review: People might see Laurie Little’s painted pumpkins and think she has a plum gig. They don’t see the nights on the Internet tracking new trends. Or the endless travelling to shows across Canada. Or the frequent trips to the U.S. scouting the competition. By the time she gets around to…

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        Triple Your Fun This Summer. It’s Like Getting a Night For Free!

        It’s been a while since I received an email newsletter from Great Wolf Lodge but I did on Monday.

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        The New Niagara

        From enRoute (the Air Canada magazine): t used to be a trip to Niagara Falls meant all-you–can-eat buffets, wax museums and daredevil attractions. In fact, the Honeymoon Capital of the World was always been a bit more kitsch than class. Until now. Thanks to an infusion of cash and fresh ideas, a more sophisticated Niagara…

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        Cochrane delivers on promise

        From Niagara This Week: Jay Cochrane came before City politicians Tuesday night bearing gifts for the Tender Wishes Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara and the City. The 68-year-old funambulist raised more than $10,000 to be split evenly between the two organizations. “He’s really an angel of men,” boys and girls club board…

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