Niagara Falls Video: March Break 2007 in Niagara Falls

    This week is the March Break (Spring Break) in most places in Ontario, so things have been pretty busy in Niagara falls. I took this video yesterday as I walked down Clifton Hill (since I was walking, the video is a little bumpy). You can see all the main attractions (Niagara SkyWheel, House of Frankenstein,…

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    Twitter updates for 2010-05-11

    The location of the former Capri Restaurant was going to be some sort of pizza deli. It now has a name… "Bravo! http://twitpic.com/1myd0e # The Wing House (former Wild Wing's) will have some new stonework on the front of the building. Yesterday the tile http://twitpic.com/1mybrs # There is a map mural being painted on the…

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      Light of Day – Niagara A Benefit Concert for Parkinsons Disease & ALS

      Apparently Yanks Old Niagara restaurant has had a few concerts this year as part of the “Light of Day” benefits. It all culimates on November 14 when there will be a benefit concert: After a very successful inaugural event in 2007, the Light of Day Niagara team is ready for the upcoming show. We are…

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        Festival brings daredevils back to city

        From the Niagara Falls Review: It’s always fun to watch people take risks. But what about taking some of your own? “No way. Not that high. I’m too scared,” said Matt Peat, a 12-year-old St. Catharines resident, moments after watching Dean Sullivan rappell 300 feet off a crane, face forward, without a breaking system. “I’m…

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        Colors of South African flag to be projected on cataracts in honor of Mandela

        I know this is old news, but it was nice that they did this to honour Mandela. From the Buffalo News: Floodlights will project the colors of the South African flag on Niagara Falls Sunday evening in memory of South African leader Nelson Mandela, who will be laid to rest in an official state funeral…

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        Council defers talk on new casino cash until OLG agreement signed

        From the Niagara Falls Review: The city’s wish list for its new casino cash windfall will have to wait. Council deferred discussions on what to do with hefty new funds expected this year from Ontario Lottery & Gaming until the new funding agreement is officially signed. The OLG has given the city a Sept. 30…

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          “Live” at Niagara Falls! Tickets are gone already!

          I just went to the Live with Regis and Kelly web site and got the following message: “Live” at Niagara Falls! We are no longer able to accept ticket requests on-line. Please check your local media outlets for other ticket opportunities in your area. You may also want to know that Regis Philbin will be…

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            Interest in attraction rising

            From the Niagara Falls Review: But beyond that, they’ve released few clues as to what Niagara’s Fury will be. A contest that began in February invited people to say what they think the new attraction will entail. Joel Noden, executive director of revenue operations and business development for the commission, said since the contest was…

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