Clifton Hill Resort Update – Winter Holidays 2009

Last Thursday (Christmas Eve) I received the latest newsletter from the Clifton Hill Resort. You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resort Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.

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Marineland welcomes inspections

From Niagara This Week: Marineland is looking forward to inspections by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and The Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the park said in a statement Friday. “We welcome the pending on-site inspection by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and by…

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Niagara Parks Commission and city of Niagara Falls reach deal on voluntary payments to municipality

From Bullet News Niagara: The Niagara Parks Commission and city of Niagara Falls have settled a two-year spat over voluntary payments that the provincial agency makes to the municipality in lieu of property taxes. With no public discussion at Tuesday’s council meeting (the matter was passed in a bulk reading of bylaws) Niagara Falls politicians…

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    Again, province relegates Niagara to no-GO status

    This isn’t directly related to Niagara Falls tourism, but there is a connection. Apparently the province of Ontario is working on a plan to improve transportation services in the country. The politicians in the Niagara Region have been pushing for an extension of the GO train service to come to the region. It appears this…

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      Diner on the Lane (Lundy’s Lane, that is)

      Here is a picture of the “Diner on the Lane” (formerly Denny’s) attached to the Days Inn. It’s been open for a year or so under this name.

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      Twitter updates for 2010-04-20

      @Hilton_Niagara I visited the Floral Clock on Friday but it doesn't look that good yet in reply to Hilton_Niagara #

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        Flying Saucer hovers to the top of Niagara Falls Wonders list

        From the Niagara Falls Review: Every time Lindsay Stafford visits Niagara Falls there’s one place he just can’t miss. The Flying Saucer restaurant. Stafford lives in Barrie, but has been a frequent customer at the Lundy’s Lane eatery for more than 20 years. “We always go to this place no matter the lineup,” said Stafford….

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        HOW TO AVOID THE SUMMER TRAVEL TRAFFIC BLUES

        Here is a press release I received via email from the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission: HOW TO AVOID THE SUMMER TRAVEL TRAFFIC BLUES Niagara Falls Bridge Commission offers tips on how to avoid traffic when crossing one of the three international bridges over the Niagara River LEWISTON, NEW YORK – Summer is fast approaching and…

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          Hotel workers find Lethal Weapon in Glover

          From Niagara This Week: Hollywood actor Danny Glover travelled all night from California to show support for unionized hotel workers Saturday only to be threatened with arrest for his efforts. Glover, who is best known for his role in the Lethal Weapon movie series, has been involved with the Hotel Workers Rising campaign, which highlights…

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