From UPI: Canadian and American authorities have a backup plan to rescue tightrope walker Nik Wallenda should he be stranded during his walk across Niagara Falls. The plan is a backup to Wallenda’s own rescue plan, which would use a system of pulleys and baskets, The Buffalo (N.Y.) News reported Saturday. “One of the conditions…
I know someone who received a newsletter from the Skylon Tower: Unfortunately, I can’t see anywhere on the Skylon Tower web site where you can sign up for a newsletter.
Last week I received this email newsletter from Niagara Falls Tourism:
Rabble.ca has a podcast of an interview done with Dylan Powell, co-founder of Marineland Animal Defense. It is obviously one-sided, but it was still interesting to hear about the various lawsuits from MAD’s point of view.
From Niagara This Week: A plan to require anyone crossing the border into the United States from Canada to have a passport could be revamped to explore enhanced drivers’ licences, says the head of U.S. Homeland Security. Michael Chertoff, secretary of the agency pushing for the passport requirement as a means to beef up border…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Parks Commission has teamed up with the Winter Festival of Lights to offer Niagara residents the chance to enjoy a seasonal dinner and then take in the lights along the Niagara River. The Night of a Million Lights tour began Nov. 4 and runs through Dec. 23, then…
From the Detroit Free Press: Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to survive a barrel ride over Niagara Falls on Oct. 24, 1901. The 63-year-old Bay City teacher used a self-designed barrel that was 4 1/2 feet high and approximately 3 feet in diameter, with a leather harness and cushions for protection, according to…
Yesterday when I was out and around I saw Jay Cochrane over on the HOCO property talking with Harry Oakes. Jay’s done now with his skywalks near the Skylon Tower. I didn’t hear what they were saying… I don’t know what they were talking about… but it would be pretty cool if Jay was back…
From the Toledo Free Press: Niagara Falls is a 300-mile, five-hour trip, but its power makes visitors feel a planet away from worries and cares. In a very small area, the Canadian city offers three distinct experiences. The falls themselves are as mesmerizing as any natural wonder; the thundering sound, the mist swirling into the…
From the Buffalo News: City Historian Elaine Timm was named chairwoman of a committee that will organize this year’s events to mark the 125th anniversary of Niagara Falls becoming a city in 1892. The city was incorporated on March 17, 1892, and the city will mark that date in conjunction with the Ancient Order of…