Trying to get caught up before the year ends

You may have noticed that my posting over the last few days has been sparse. I’ve been still collecting links and pictures to post, I just haven’t posted them. Well, I had some time today, and I have 30+ things that will be posted over the next 4 days. Sorry for overwhelming you! Most of…

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    Another Cantina Charlies update

    The painting is done and the signs are up at Cantina Charlies. Apparently they are aiming to open April 18. The colours may not look that great during the day, but I’m sure it will really stand out at night. I’ve contacted a couple of different people from Cantina Charlies so I can ask some…

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      ‘Business as usual’ at casinos after smoking ban

      From the Niagara Falls Review: It was “business as usual” at the city’s two casinos Wednesday, the first day of the province’s smoke-free legislation which made it illegal to smoke in any public building in Ontario – including previously exempted gaming halls. “Attendance seems to be the same,” Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. spokeswoman Teresa…

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      Falls can’t fumble chance to cash in on Wallenda’s wire walk

      From the Buffalo News: So, now Niagara Falls is on its own high-wire act: Can it do what is necessary to bring a Wallenda family entertainment center to the city or will it stumble, allowing the other Niagara Falls – the thriving one that knows how to make the most of a good thing –…

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      20160620 Trip to Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks – Image Gallery

      Here is a collection of photos that I took at Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks last week when we visited. It should give you a good idea of what the attraction looks like. For more details, please read my 20160620 Trip to Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks article. [peg-gallery album=”http://picasaweb.google.com/data/feed/api/user/109947520709267474738/albumid/6299777474899227585?alt=rss&kind=photo” ]

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        It’s lights, camera, Falls, as city stars on GMA

        From the Medina Journal-Register: The American Falls left a lasting impression on the crew of ABC’s “Good Morning America.” “It’s beautiful and a really amazing place,” anchor Diane Sawyer told the Niagara Gazette after the two-hour nationally televised show wrapped up Tuesday morning. “How many rainbows can you deliver?” Sawyer was referring to the everlasting…

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          Extreme cuisine

          From Niagara This Week: There are very few foods chef Jeff Stewart won’t try at least once — no matter what it looks like or what it’s made with — as he tours the globe looking for culinary adventures. In fact, it’s this open-to-anything attitude that has led the Niagara College culinary teacher to his…

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          More progress being made at “Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze”

          They have been making great progress on the new “Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze” attraction on Clifton Hill. Yesterday the scaffolding was still up and the building was covered. Today, it is now uncovered and looks great!

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          Best of Access Niagara – My visit to Niagara Helicopters

          This is a continuation of my “Best of Access Niagara” series. This series looks back on popular posts, highly commented posts, my favourite places, etc. I have to admit… I’m not much of a thrill seeker. I don’t mind a roller coaster every now and then, but I’m definitely not an adrenaline junkie. That’s why…

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