Niagara Falls Blog

Little, to no, posting this week

Graham — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:16:54 +0000

For the first time in years, I have the March Break off as a vacation week, so I won’t be posting much this week. I’m sure a few things will get posted, but generally I’ll be away from the computer and I’ll be busy playing with the kids. Have fun without me!

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Twitter updates for 2010-03-12

Graham — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000

There are some opening speeches right now #
I was speaking to someone who had Jon sign their Olympic coin collection. What a great idea! I should have brought mine. D'oh! #
They just let us into the theatre. It's nice to finally sit down! #
My son just had his picture taken with Sabrina and her Olympic torch (she ran in Welland) #
@adamwhite Thanks. It was nice chatting with you. in reply to adamwhite #
Pop is free, but popcorn will cost you… #
Mayor Salci is here now. Also, someone is here with an Olympic torch #
As people arrive at the IMAX Theatre, small Canada flags are handed out. Later they are going to take a picture of us all waving the flags. #
My son and I just had our picture taken with Jon Montgomery at the IMAX Theatre in Niagara Falls. He also signed a small flag and a ticket #
I heard Jon speaking with a reporter from Niagara This Week. He said the new movie is "epic" and he's seen it twice today. #
I just caught a glimpse of him. I'n glad I got here early… The lineup later will be huge #
I'm at the IMAX now to see Jon Montgomery. There is food, wine, beer, flags, and more… #

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New chairwoman at parks

Graham — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:00:54 +0000

From the Niagara Falls Review:

Fay Booker, a Burlington business consultant who specializes in how corporations govern themselves, is expected to become the next chairwoman of the Niagara Parks Commission at a time the provincial agency is under scrutiny for the way it operates.

Tour ism Minister Michael Chan’s office announced in a 5 p.m., news release the Ontario Liberal government nominated Booker to lead the $80-million-a-year agency responsible for preserving the area around the Horseshoe Falls and running its attractions. Chan was not available to comment, his office staff said.

Booker, a chartered accountant, will fill the vacancy created by the abrupt December resignation of Jim Williams, who quit over a dispute with then-minister of tourism Monique Smith about how to handle an ongoing controversy surrounding its lease with the Maid of the Mist boat tour company.

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March Break Selling out Fast!

Graham — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:00:24 +0000

On Wednesday I received the latest newsletter from the Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview.

To subscribe to the newsletter, fill out the form on the left-hand side of any page on the Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview web site.

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Cap nearing completion

Graham — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:00:54 +0000

From the Niagara Falls Review:

When planners for a competition of 2,000 cheerleaders asked Niagara Convention Civic Centre president Kerry Painter if her staff could have 20,000 orders of french fries at the ready, there’s only one answer she could give.

“Absolutely. I sure can,” Painter said, laughing about some of the unforeseen requirements the convention centre is going to have to meet when it opens its doors a little more than a year from now.

“I guess you burn a lot of energy cheerleading,” said Painter, originally from Windsor, but who was managing a convention centre in Slidell, La., when she was hired two years ago to head up the Niagara Falls centre.

The cheerleading convention is booked for May 2011, making it one of the first events to be held at the $105-million facility. Convention centre sales staff have filled April and most of May with events.

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Updates at Galaxy Golf on Clifton Hill

Graham — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:30:58 +0000

Galaxy Golf is the large glow-in-the-dark mini-putt on Clifton Hill. It’s been open for a few years now, and during those three years, nothing much new has been done/added. Over the last month or two several small, but nice, changes have been made. The most obvious is the repainting of the 18th hole (what you see in the lobby). The yellow/blue/green seems to pop out a lot more (see the pictures below). There has also been some things repainted on the main part of the course, and some nice light effects put in. There are 4 or 5 new light projectors that provide some water effects as well as general light movement. Again, nothing earth-shattering, but it does make the place feel a little newer/better.

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Family of 4 Show Tickets for $50!*

Graham — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:20 +0000

On Wednesday I received the latest newsletter from Oh Canada, Eh? Dinner Theatre:

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Twitter updates for 2010-03-11

Graham — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0000

I saw some staff putting out flags at Dinosaur Golf Miniature Golf. They must be opening for the March Break #
@Hilton_Niagara I'm going. My son is so excited to see a gold medal winning Olympian! in reply to Hilton_Niagara #
@fallsavenue I thought the same thing! in reply to fallsavenue #
What a beautiful, sunny day today in Niagara Falls! #
RT @NiagaraHotels: Niagara Falls "Official" Live webcam goes fully streaming with Full Screen option http://www.fallsviewcam.com #
Cool! RT @NiagHelicopters: Proud to be hosting Olympic Gold Medalist in the Skeleton, Jon Montgomery this morning. #

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Falls Avenue Newsletter – Only 1 Week Left To Book And Receive $250 in Free Dining and Attraction Passes

Graham — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:00:03 +0000

On Tuesday I received the latest email newsletter from Falls Avenue.

To subscribe, visit the main page and enter your name and email address near the middle of the page.

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Pizza Deli (former Capri) Liquor License Application

Graham — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:30:38 +0000

As was mentioned here, the former Capri Restaurant is undergoing renovations and will open as a place called Pizza Deli. The only way we know this right now is from a notice in Wednesday’s Niagara Falls Review about a Liquor License Application. You can see the notice below (taken with my cell phone camera). It’s a bit blurry, but you get the idea.

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