Niagara Falls, CN Tower among landmarks to announce royal birth

From CTV News: The birth of the royal baby isn’t just a major affair for Brits. Commonwealth countries like Canada and New Zealand will also fete the arrival of the littlest heir at major landmarks such as Niagara Falls and the Kiwi Sky tower. In Toronto, Canada, the public will learn about the sex of the…

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2013 a big year for Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, Lewiston-Queenston Bridge

From the Lockport Journal: The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission will celebrate two milestones this year, the 75th anniversary of its founding and the 50th year of the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge. Built in 1962, the Lewiston-Queenston spans 370 feet above the Niagara River and measures 1,600 feet in length. It connects the 1-190 (Niagara Expressway) on the…

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Calgary Zoo animals find new home in Niagara

From the Niagara Falls Review: Safari Niagara will be welcoming some unexpected guests this summer. Following June’s devastating floods in Calgary, the Alberta city’s zoo put out a call to registered members of Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums — a nonprofit organization promoting the welfare of animals — to help temporarily relocate 34 animals…

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Spend summer with the bears

From Niagara This Week: Contrary to popular belief, Yogi Bear doesn’t spend all of his days devising ways to steal picnic baskets. This summer, at Jellystone Park in Niagara Falls he’ll have a much more constructive way to spend his time: entertaining kids in the campground’s new summer camp.

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For Immediate Release – Impersonate 1812

Last week I received the following press release from the Niagara Falls Museum: July 10, 2013                                                                                                       For Immediate Release Impersonate 1812 As Niagara Falls prepares for the 200th anniversary of the Battles of Chippawa and Lundy’s Lane, the 199th anniversary events that are planned will have something for everyone.  We are continuing with our month…

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$149 Falls Side Gourmet Getaway w/ breakfast

Last week I received a newsletter from Niagara Hospitality Hotels, the operator of The Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls. The newsletter looks to be pretty much the same as the last one To subscribe to the newsletter, click on the Email Deals link on the main page of their site.

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Camping, family-style: Pack up and head out for a classic, budget-friendly summer adventure

This PressConnects.com article is about camping in New York State, including areas around Niagara Falls: When the word “summer” comes up, “vacation” can’t be far behind. Household budgets won’t always expand enough to fill the gas tank or buy airline tickets, though. Fortunately, there’s a low-cost local alternative that takes the family out of everyday…

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