Up, up, and away

    As has been mentioned already, the Discovery Channel Canada had a brief segment on their Daily Planet news show on Thursday, April 13, 2006. The segment was called Up, up, and away and can be seen online. What’s 17 stories high and has a great view of Niagara Falls? Canada’s newest and biggest Ferris Wheel…

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      Wedding atop the Konica Minolta Tower

      I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was attending a wedding at the top of the Konica Minolta Tower. Well, actually, I performed the wedding. I have certain responsibilities with the church I attend, and I am legally authorized to perform marriages in the province of Ontario. It was certainly not the typical wedding…

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        Louis Tussaud Waxworks sign is back up again

        Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks is still not open! I certainly expect them to be open by next weekend as it is both the Canada Day and Independence Day hollidays. The large sign is back out front. You will recall that I posted previously that the Blondin and the sign were up, then I posted that the…

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        Slow progress on the Niagara Speedway go-kart track

        Work continues, slowly, on the Niagara Speedway go-kart track. The work seems to be focused on the multi-level spiral. Still no word on when it will open…

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          Wacky Wings sports bar

          I don’t know if the bar formerly known as Route 66 ever really opened. It always looked empty. Well, it has reopened with a new name, Wacky Wings. It’s located on Ferry Street, right beside Tony Roma’s.

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          Your October 2012 Entertainment Insider

          Last week I received the latest Entertainment Insider email newsletter from the Fallsview Casino Resort.

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          $95 Friday Sale + $50 Casino Play, Feb. 26 & Mar. 4

          Last week I received the latest email newsletters from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls – Fallsview

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          Tourism minister drops by Falls city hall for friendly chat with mayor

          From Bullet Media: The view from 10,000 feet is often brilliant and rarely detailed. And that pretty much sums up the meeting Friday between Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati and Ontario Tourism Minister Michael Chan: A relaxing get-together with nothing on the agenda, and few if any expectations. “It was just a chance to get…

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            Budget-Friendly Escape to Niagara Falls, Canada

            From Niagara Tourism press release on PR Web: The mercury may be falling in Niagara Falls, Canada, but so are the prices, making it the perfect budget-friendly winter escape. Niagara Falls is one of Canada’s top tourist destinations, but the winter season offers the exciting thrills and attractions without the crowds and at reduced rates….

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            BUSINESS BEAT: What’s behind the white tarp?

            From the Niagara Falls Review: The Mascia family knows being competitive in the restaurant industry means staying up-to-date both on the menu and the walls. So, later this week, the white tarps will come down from the front of the family’s Victoria Ave. business, unveiling a new look for an old restaurant. The Antica Pizzeria…

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