Contest Poll

There were many great responses to the “Stupid Questions Asked by Tourist” contest and we had a hard time picking just one. We have picked 3 of the best ones and have left it to a vote. Your vote can only be counted once. We will review the results in 24 hours from now and at that time the winner will be contacted. Good luck to those in the final 3.

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Deer Stuck in Fence

The homeowner breaks apart his fence to save the deer.

Greg Frewin’s Impressive Twister Trick

The Town That Was Also a Theme Park

From the book The Second Greatest Disappointment by Karen Dubinsky

The growth of tourist services–or the “tourist plant”–at Niagara was staggering. On the Canadian side the number of restaurants, for example, increased from 40 in 1945 to 79 in 1955 to 115 in 1965. Motels appeared almost out of thin air; there were none in 1945, 79 ten years later, and 115 in 1965. By the early 1960s Ontario’s Niagara region, with one-eighth of the province’s population, contained 20 per cent, pr one-fifth, of the province’s motels. The local Chamber of Commerce estimated in 1958 that 80 per cent of the overnight accommodation in town had not existed ten years previously. Across the river in Niagara Falls, New York, the story was the same: the town boasted the United States’ highest concentration of motels outside Miami Beach.
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Jeannette Tossounian Interview

Super Model Flabio interviews Jeannette Tossounian about the opening of her gallery in Niagara Falls on May 3rd.

Weird Mac’s Commerical

Mac’s is a 7/11 type chain in Ontario, Canada. The Mac’s commercials are known to be rather odd and this one entitled “Hate Crime” definitely proves it.

Tour of the Welland Warhammer Club

Maybe your asking yourself, what the hell is Warhammer? Check out miniwargaming.com to learn more on the hobby.

Springlicious Food & Wine Expo

This event will feature local wineries, micro brewers culinary instructions and Niagara Region restaurants showcasing there finest products in friendly competitions.

Barn Explodes

Here is some video footage of a really bad barn fire that happened in the 80’s somewhere in Ontario. Watch all the way to the end to see the barn explode.

Drunk Guy at Downtown Terminal

A Brock student decides to find out what strangers will do when being taped. He ends up at the St. Catharines Downtown Bus Terminal and finds a drunk guy to tape.