Courtyard by Marriott keycard
Another in my series on keycards… I recently found this room keycard for Courtyard by Marriot. It’s kind of plain, but hey, it’ll open the door.
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Canada nixes Wallenda’s Niagara rope walk
From UPI: Canadian officials in Niagara Falls have denied daredevil Nik Wallenda’s application to walk across the Niagara Gorge on a tightrope next summer. Wednesday night, the Niagara Parks Commission voted to deny a permit for the stunt, planned for June, the Toronto Star reported. The plan was for Wallenda to cross from Goat Island,…
Niagara Falls wants say in next casino operator
From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Falls wants its voice heard as Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. seeks a service provider to run the day-to-day operations of the city’s two casinos. “We’re very supportive of separately managed properties, so that we can utilize the benefits of competition,” said Coun. Victor Pietrangelo. “We’d like to see…
24 Hours In Niagara Falls: What To Do If You Only Have 1 Day In The City
From Narcity: Niagara Falls is a popular tourist destination in Ontario that draws millions of visitors every year. The city is brimming with things to do, from visiting the iconic Horseshoe Falls to exploring the attractions at Clifton Hill. If you’re planning a trip to Niagara Falls but only have 24 hours to enjoy the city, we…
Pillar and Post plans moving forward
From the Niagara Falls Review: Expansion plans by the Pillar and Post Inn and Spa that include development of the former C and C Yachts property next door were given the go-ahead by Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors Monday. Official plan and zoning bylaw amendments would allow for increasing the size of the existing hotel on John Street…
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…
Little Caesars plaza
The work that has been done at Little Caesars and the stores beside it to make them bigger is almost done. The new windows are in place and yesterday (after I took the picture) the sidewalk was finished. The storefront seems to be out 6-10 feet from where it was originally. There is still lots…
Marineland development update (Topple Tower and Dragon Mountain)
I think my most popular post ever was on the changes taking place at Dragon Mountain at Marineland. I had tried to get some information from Marineland, but hadn’t heard anything. I emailed them again, and got a nice response from Ann Marie Rondinelli, the Marketing Office Manager. I asked her about Topple Tower (I…
Twitter updates for 2012-06-18
@theREALrkubiak I was actually thinking about that during the broadcast. I'll try to get around to it in the next week or so. in reply to theREALrkubiak #
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Keith Urban in Niagara Falls Canada
I recently received this email newsletter from Niagara Falls Tourism: