Toronto Sun

Graham on March 13th, 2013

From the Toronto Sun: Aerospace engineer Julian Sharpe is so confident in the disaster-proof pod he has invented that he is willing to test it by going over Niagara Falls. “I’m aware there are huge restrictions, and it may not even be possible, in which case we would be looking for an alternative waterfall,” said [...]

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From the Toronto Sun: Now that Nik Wallenda’s walk across Niagara Falls has come and gone, the city is beginning to digest just how big of an event it was. Mayor Jim Diodati said ever since he heard of Wallenda’s proposal he knew the number of eyes on Niagara Falls would be astronomical. “We were [...]

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Graham on April 26th, 2012

Note: This isn’t just about Niagara Falls. It mentions some things to do in Niagara Falls, and the entire Niagara Region. From the Toronto Sun: There are many reasons why Niagara is a great place to live. Plenty to see, plenty to do. And while the region offers stand-out wonders that attract thousands, if not [...]

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Graham on March 20th, 2012

From the Toronto Sun (including pictures): Niagara Falls, the Canadian Rockies and the CN Tower top Canadians list of the country’s “must-see” destinations, according to a survey by Transitions Optical Inc. and Leger Marketing.

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Graham on December 30th, 2011

The Toronto Sun newspapers had an opinion piece recently about Ontario, and how the government is trying to “protect us” (they called it a Nanny State). At one point, it uses Niagara Falls as an example: These days, the architects of our bubble-wrapped, peanut-free society have their sights set on the daredevil community. The nattering [...]

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Graham on November 24th, 2011

From the Toronto Sun: Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls is creating a life-size gingerbread house for family dining. Instead of a little ginger house with frosting, gumdrops and candy canes used a dinner centerpiece, the lodge builds a gingerbread house large enough for a one-of-a-kind holiday dining experience for lodge visitors and local families. It [...]

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On Monday I linked to a Toronto Sun blurb about the Great Wolf Lodge and some Halloween activites. It turns out that is from a press release, and I received it too. Here is the whole thing. By day, the Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls is the ultimate family fun zone with kids taking part [...]

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Graham on September 12th, 2011

From the Toronto Sun: By day, the Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls is the ultimate family fun zone and Canada’s largest indoor water park. But when the sun goes down during Halloween season, the lodge undergoes a transformation and becomes a surreal, spooky setting for a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience. It’s all part of a “Howl-O-Ween [...]

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Graham on August 23rd, 2011

From the Toronto Sun: Why do people think it’s safe for their children to lean over the railing and tempt the Horseshoe Falls? Just because it’s a great picture? Just steps from where a teen went over Sunday, a little girl of 2 1/2 leaned over the edge of the falls Tuesday and laughed as [...]

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Graham on August 2nd, 2011

From the Toronto Sun: “There’s a place I know in Ontario, where the sea lions kiss, so the story goes. “Its amazing shows and Friendship Cove . . . everyone loves Marineland.” Wait, there’s more: “You’ll be spinning, diving and soaring high. Our roller-coaster ride will fly you to the sky. Now you know what [...]

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