Premier sees progress on passport law

    From the Niagara Falls Review: Premier Dalton McGuinty says he and two other Canadian premiers “moved the yardstick forward” this week in their bid to convince Washington to accept high-security drivers’ licences to enter the U.S., instead of passports. “We know the Americans are going to do something. We’re going to have to do something…

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      Letter piques interest at Parks

      From the Niagara Falls Review: The Review put calls out to all Niagara Parks Commissioners about Jay Cochrane’s request to walk over the Horseshoe Falls. Here’s what they had to say:

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      World’s biggest birdhouse up for sale

      I know this was mentioned before in a comment, I am just not sure who commented about it. This however will be another blow to the tourist industry if this does come to fruition. From the Niagara Falls Review For sale – world’s biggest birdhouse. Bird Kingdom, the award-winning aviary on River Road, could move…

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      Bill Cosby coming to Fallsview

      From Niagara This Week: Get out your pudding pops. Bill Cosby will be bringing his signature story-telling antics and astute ability to make people laugh for two nights in September in the Avalon Ballroom at the Fallsview Casino Resort. “It’s a thrill to have Bill Cosby joining the list of stars that have performed here,”…

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      Groupon for Busytown Busy at Scotiabank Convention Centre

      I mentioned last week that I was going to see the Busytown Busy show at the Scotiabank Convention Centre this coming Friday. The kids are excited to see the show, and I’m looking forward to checking out the inside of the convention centre. This morning I noticed that there is a Groupon deal to see…

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        Whale dies at Marineland

        From the Niagara Falls Review: Marineland had lost its matriarch killer whale. Nootka died Jan 8. She had been at the popular tourist attraction for more than 27 years. “We were heartbroken, absolutely heartbroken,” said Marineland spokeswoman Ann Marie Rondinelli. “We don’t like to play favourites but she was definitely loved by everybody,” she said….

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          Bridge wait issue confusing to visitors

          From the Niagara Falls Review: The number of passenger vehicles crossing Niagara-area bridges is falling. Year-to-date figures for the Rainbow Bridge show a 7.75-per cent decline in passenger traffic, compared to the same period in 2006. At the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge, passenger crossings are down 4.77 per cent compared to the figures from the first half…

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            Man rescued from brink of Horseshoe Falls

            From the Niagara Falls Review: After standing at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls for more than an hour staring into the frigid water of the Niagara River, a “despondent” man changed his mind and co-operated with rescuers who pulled him to safety. Firefighters, Niagara Parks Police and paramedics rescued the unidentified man, who was…

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