Small fire at Haunted House on Clifton Hill
From the Niagara Falls Review: Emergency personnel responded to a report of smoke and flames coming from the Haunted House building on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls Sunday at around 12:30 p.m.
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Update on construction at Starbucks on Murray St
I have previously posted about some renovations going on at the Starbucks on Murray St and the one inside the Skylon Tower. With regards to the one outside, I couldn’t tell if it was still going to be a Starbucks, or if it was changing. Well, it looks like they’ve just been updating it to…
A Timeline of Tragedy at Niagara Falls
From Yahoo! News: Niagara Falls is a quintessentially North American phenomenon. Situated at the border between America and Canada, the roaring force of nature has captured the imagination of those who visit for centuries. Actually a collection of three falls, they are dramatic but can bring the reckless side out of tourists and daredevils. The…
Niagara Falls: Canadian side overflows with kitsch kitsch
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Niagara Falls spills 750,000 gallons of water per second down a 167-foot drop in a roar that began when glaciers melted 10,000 years ago. Tourists come by the millions, stare into the white mist, and marvel at one of the wonders of the world. Then they have wonders of their own:…
Niagara Falls approves $35,000 for Erendira Wallenda stunt
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: The Niagara Falls Common Council approved $35,000 for a June 15 stunt over Niagara Falls that will feature the wife of famed Niagara Falls tightrope-walker Nik Wallenda. Erendira Wallenda, an acrobat, plans to dangle by her teeth from a helicopter over the falls on June 15, the five-year anniversary…
Ultimate Couples Packages Get Better
Last week I received the latest email newsletter from Falls Avenue.
Tim Hortons at Stanley Ave/Murray St
The new Tim Hortons at the corner of Stanley Avenue and Murray Street seems to be coming along fast.
Celebrate Canada 150 with Safari Niagara
Earlier this week I received the latest email newsletter from Safari Niagara.
More details of Clifton Hill developments
Niagara Falls City Council met last night to discuss the application by HOCO Entertainment and Resorts for a zoning amendment to their property. The council voted unanimously in favour on 4 recommendations by city planning staff, with one councilor declaring a conflict of interest on the fourth. The zoning amendment clears the way for HOCO…
Happy New Year 2015!
Happy New Year to you all. I hope you have a successful and prosperous 2015! Note: Image from the Winter Festival of Lights