I’ve had numerous people email me asking when Sleep Cheap 2010 is going to be. I haven’t received any information, but I would assume the information would be released soon. Looking back on last year, at the beginning of October they were accepting applications from local charities, and then things were announced on Oct 23….
From the Niagara Falls Review: Expansion plans by the Pillar and Post Inn and Spa that include development of the former C and C Yachts property next door were given the go-ahead by Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors Monday. Official plan and zoning bylaw amendments would allow for increasing the size of the existing hotel on John Street…
Today is the Labour Day holiday in Canada and the United States, and this marks the unofficial end of summer. If kids aren’t back in school yet, they will be tomorrow. Business during the week slows down, but the weekends are still busy. The next big holiday is in about a month, Canadian Thanksgiving, and…
A LiveJournal user, “soopageek”, is reposting some things that were posted years ago, before blogging became very popular. He recently posted about his first visit to Niagara Falls, originally posted August 8th, 2003. It is nice to read people’s first impressions, and there are also some nice pictures.
From Niagara This Week: Letting world-renowned tightrope walker Jay Cochrane walk his fine line over Niagara Falls would be an appropriate way to celebrate the glorious cataract’s natural wonder and its long and rich history, says a St. Catharines film maker who hopes to capture the historic event through the eye of his lens. “When…
From the Niagara Falls Review: An $80.5-million rehabilitation of the Peace Bridge is scheduled to begin this month. It will involve complete replacement of the slab widening of the structure, including the addition of a pedestrian walkway/bikeway and observation platform. Construction will also see structural steel replacement, rehabilitation and strengthening; installation of electrical and fibre…
The Canada Trading Company store that was in developement on Clifton Hill over the past few months is now open. It looks like they are still working on getting the store 100%, but they are open for business.
From Niagara This Week: Appearing at Niagara Falls Comic Con was like coming home for Lance Henriksen. The American actor, best known as the android Bishop in two films in the Alien franchise and the cult classics Pumpkinhead and Near Dark, recently spent several months in Toronto filming a movie and was eager to return…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Review columnist and city historian Sherman Zavitz was one recipient of a provincial award for Niagara Falls residents who have promoted the city’s heritage. Mayor Ted Salci and Sharon Shearing, chairwoman of the Municipal Heritage Committee, presented Ontario Heritage Trust Awards during Monday’s council meeting. Salci said he learns more…
From Niagara This Week: Prospective employees braved long lines and wait times for their chance to serve a cheeseburger in paradise. Margaritaville Canada Ltd. hosted a job fair at the Niagara College Maid of the Mist campus on Dunn Street from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on April 8-11. According to vice-president of operations Stephen…
