February 27, 2007
Released by Newswire.ca
Attention News/Assignment/Education/Family/Diversity Editors:
TVOKids “Don’t Sit Still Tour” Touches Down in Niagara Falls
Tour sends positive message of "healthy minds, healthy bodies" to
Ontario kids
NIAGARA FALLS, ON, Feb. 26 /CNW/ - Kids will get a chance to meet their
favourite after school television hosts as TVOKids Don't Sit Still Tour (DSS)
rolls into the Niagara Square Shopping Centre to kick active lifestyles into
high gear.
Powered by Scotiabank, DSS will feature the popular hosts from The Space,
Jackie and Mark in a free, high-energy live stage show that will show kids how
to GET UP! GET OUT THERE! AND HAVE FUN!
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When: Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 4:00 pm
Where: Niagara Square Shopping Centre
7555 Montrose Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario
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As Ontario's public educational media organization, TVO creates safe,
enriching and fun learning experiences for children, offers support to their
parents, and encourages active citizenship through a range of media platforms
that allow for interaction and participation in our province. For information,
visit www.tvo.org.
For further information: please click on www.tvokids.com Or contact:
Heather Dietrich, TVOntario - DSS Tour, (416) 484-2600 x2290,
hdietrich@tvontario.org; Tammy Robertson, Niagara Square Shopping Centre,
(905) 357-1110 x22
February 26, 2007
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel Plans Star-Studded 2007 Entertainment Lineup
Howie Mandel, B.B. King among those coming to Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ — The brightest names and
the biggest legends will be descending on Niagara Falls, New York this year
to perform at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel.
Already established as the premier gaming and entertainment venue in
the region, Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is putting The Cataract City back
on the national and international entertainment map with performances by
1980s legend Pat Benatar, television superstar Howie Mandel, Blues icon
B.B. King, ’70s rockers Steely Dan, Blue Collar funnyman Bill Engvall,
country legend Kenny Rogers and other big-name performers already scheduled
for 2007.
“We want to cement our reputation as a must-play venue for the world’s
best entertainers in 2007,” said Brian Hansberry, Interim President and
CEO, Seneca Gaming Corporation. “Top-shelf entertainment is an important
piece of the world-class experience we offer our guests. The Seneca Niagara
name is going to be on more people’s lips after this year.”
Featuring the 2,200-seat Seneca Events Center and the intimate 486-seat
Bear’s Den Showroom, Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel has quickly become a
popular destination for many superstars.
To date, the 2007 entertainment line-up includes:
March: 2 – Jonny Lang
3 – The Machine
17 – Pat Benatar
23 and 24 – Heartland
24 – Pupo with Carmelo Zappulla
April: 13 – Howie Mandel
May: 12 – B.B. King
June: 2 – Steely Dan
30 – Lynyrd Skynyrd
July: 20 – 23 – The Scintas
August: 18 – Bill Engvall
24 – Kenny Rogers
Even though it already features many big names, the Seneca Niagara
Casino & Hotel entertainment lineup for 2007 is not complete.
“We still have a number of incredible shows we’re looking at for both
the Seneca Events Center as well as The Bear’s Den,” Robert Victoria, Vice
President of Marketing said. “Not to mention the fact that we have yet to
announce our schedule for the ‘Rock The Falls’ free summer concert series.
We definitely have more in store.”
Each year, Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel presents a series of free
outdoor concerts during the summer. Past performers at the “Rock The Falls”
concert series include Three Dog Night, KC & The Sunshine Band, and
perennial favorites The Beach Boys.
For more information on these and other upcoming events, please call
1-877-8-SENECA (1-877-876322), or visit http://www.SenecaNiagaraCasino.com.
SOURCE Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel
Related links:
# http://www.senecagamingcorporation.com
February 22, 2007
Printed by the Detroit News
Passport law excuses kids
Chertoff expected to reveal plan changes in Detroit today
Associated Press
OTTAWA — The U.S. government is to announce today that it will excuse children from a contentious law requiring all visitors to show a passport at border crossings starting in 2009.
The Canadian Press has learned that U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff will make the announcement during a stop in Detroit. He will speak at the Detroit Economic Club at the Detroit Marriott.
The move to exempt travelers under age 17 from the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative would simplify cross-border travel for families, sports teams, youth groups and school field trips.
It is not expected to apply to airports, where children will still require passports.
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February 21, 2007
Printed from the National Post
U.S. to drop passport requirement for kids at border crossings
Sheldon Alberts, CanWest News Service
Published: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
WASHINGTON — The Bush administration has agreed to exempt Canadian and American children from new rules requiring travellers to carry a passport when entering the United States at land borders, the Canadian government confirmed Wednesday night.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff is expected to make the announcement during a visit Thursday to Detroit, in advance of meetings later this week in Ottawa with Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day on Canada-U.S. border issues.
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February 11, 2007
Printed from KLTV.com
Tourist rescued after falling near brink of Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. A close call for a visitor at Niagara Falls.
A Polish tourist was stranded for about 45 minutes yesterday after sliding down an icy hill near the brink of the falls.
Police say the man had climbed a snow bank to get a better view, but slipped. He slid about 200 feet, stopping just short of going over.
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February 7, 2007
Niagara Falls Getaway Contest!
Clifton Hill Resorts, in Niagara Falls, is offering its newsletter subcribers a chance to win a 2-Night Niagara Falls Getaway Package for 2!
Here are the the contest details:
Clifton Hill Resorts Newsletter Contest (Feb 2007)
Enter the “Clifton Hill Resorts Newsletter” contest today! If you can answer eight skill testing questions correctly, your name will be entered into a draw for a Niagara Falls Getaway package for two. Contest closes February 22, 2007. The winners name will be announced in a future issue of the newsletter.
Rules: Contestants must be members of the Clifton Hill Resorts Newsletter (sign up here). The winner will be contacted by email and given one week to confirm. If the winner does not respond within the week another winner will be drawn. The winner’s name will be published in the Clifton Hill Resorts Newsletter.
If you are interested in entering, click the following link to get started:
Clifton Hill Resorts Newsletter Contest: Feb 2007
February 6, 2007
Artist Rendering of the proposed Fudge Factory
Niagara Falls makes way for new fudge store
As reported here and in the December issue of the Clifton Hill Resorts newsletter, it has been confirmed that the construction at the foot of the Falls Tower Ride is for the new Fudge Factory.
Well into its development, the all new “Fudge Factory” will showcase delicious hand made fudge and confectionery. By using time-honored recipes, the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking methods, the new Fudge Factory will strive to create the most delicious fudge and candy in the region! To add to this experience, you will be able to see these delectable sweets being made right at the store.
The new Fudge Factory will likely open in early April, although an official announcement will be made in the coming weeks.
February 1, 2007
Following the successful removal of the “Niagara Falls Tower Ride,” an all new retail development is being carefully integrated into the same area. This new build will likely feature an updated version of the Fudge Factory, which was displaced a few years back.
