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A truck from Monster Energy Drink is outside Dave & Buster’s on Clifton Hill giving away cans od their drink
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IHOP Opens First Location in Ontario, Canada
From a Marketwire press release: IHOP, one of America’s favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, today announced the opening of its first franchise restaurant in Ontario, Canada, extending the iconic fifty-year old brand into a new international region. The first IHOP in Eastern Canada opened in Niagara Falls, Ontario on Sept. 13. The corporate…
How the rising dollar is hitting home
This article from the Globe and Mail highlights several business across Canada and how the high Canadian dollar is affecting them. One of the businesses is the Great Wolf Lodge: Mr. Simmonds said the strengthening loonie means that the resort will be relying on a “balanced” mix of Americans and Canadians. “We don’t see a…
Some observations about the new Niagara Falls Margaritaville
As I tweeted last week, I stopped by the new Niagara Falls location of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. I walked all through the restaurant to check it out. I haven’t eaten there yet, but here are some observations: They did a very nice job fixing up that building. It has a definite “island” theme to it….
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.
New “Scoops” Ice Cream store
The new ice cream store on Victoria Ave that I previously mentioned is open and called “Scoops”
Getting caught up again…
Starting this morning I’ll be posting some articles that I’ve had bookmarked. Some are only a few days old, some are several weeks old. As I always say, they may be old, but they are still Niagara Falls related, so I’m going to post them anyway. And besides… some of you may not have seen…
$50 million for new people-mover system
From the Niagara Falls Review: A major transportation project that has been stalled for years got a fresh injection of fuel Monday. At a press conference at the Via rail station on Bridge Street, Ontario Deputy Premier George Smitherman announced the province will contribute $25 million toward the development of a new people mover bus…
Niagara Falls Bridge Commission celebrates pair of big anniversaries
From the Niagara Gazette: It’s a big year for the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission — the entity is celebrating its 75th year of operation as well as the 50th anniversary of the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge. To celebrate the two milestones, a series of commemorative activities are planned for later this year.
Coach Tours America >> Niagara Falls
Coach Tours America has a nice blurb on their blog about Niagara Falls and a trip they offer: Visiting the Niagara Falls is a truly awe-inspiring experience and none more so than on the Niagara Falls break which gives you views of the Falls from the Canadian side. Your hotel for the two night break…