TRAVEL: No delays blamed on new border rules

From the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: If you’re a U.S. citizen lacking the proper documentation for that return trip from Canada, don’t panic. After all those warnings that you needed to be in full compliance by June 1 — when the new rules took effect — the U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reminded motorists…

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    NPC unveils new ‘axe’; Totem and Woodcarving Park opened Wednesday

    From the Niagara Falls Review: Spongebob Squarepants has moved from his pineapple under the sea in Bikini Bottom to a sunny spot in the Niagara Glen. Among his neighbours are The Simpsons and Dora the Explorer. Gen. Isaac Brock and several members of his army are just a few steps away. They’re among 500 wooden…

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    Niagara Falls Photo Wins Bing Hometown Homepage Photo Contest

    From Search Engine Land: After asking users to submit photos of their hometown back in August, Bing announced today Prasad Karkera’s photo of the Niagara Falls has won its Hometown Homepage Photo Contest. Karkera’s photo was one of ten selected by Bing and then voted on via a public vote by Bing users. Taken from…

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    Niagara Events Celebrate Fall in the Falls with Upcoming Marathon, Fall Foliage, & More

    From a press release seen at Hospitality NET: Several very popular Niagara events happen this unexpected time of year from the Niagara Falls International Marathon to spectacular leaf peeping in the surrounding areas and Door Open Niagara, a tour of historical and architecturally significant attractions. Fall in Niagara Falls brings a slower pace, cooler air,…

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    ‘Prince of the Air’ conquers Niagara Falls tightrope in the first of EIGHTY-ONE skywalks 600ft in the air

    From the Daily Mail (it includes some nice pictures): He is called ‘Prince of the Air’ and in the first of a planned 81 death-defying walks he truly lives up to his name. Wirewalker Jay Cochrane ticked the first walk off his long list as he treaded the two inch wire between the Skylon Tower and…

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      Clifton Hill Resorts Update – June 2008

      Last Thursday I received the latest issue of the Clifton Hill Resorts Update newsletter. It is shorter than normal. They are promoting a good mid-week rate for the Quality Inn in June. You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resorts Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.

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