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The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, November 25, 2021 | 16 theifp.ca This town is not just a waterfall anymore acking the car for a family trip to Niagara Falls, Ontario, our kids asked what to expect. And we told them what we knew. You're going to see natural won- ders and beautiful views. But none of us knew what to expect. That this town was much more than just a waterfall. Niagara Falls is a world lead- er in every part of a family vaca- tion, and on a scale you wouldn’t expect. Fallsview Casino Resort shared the finest views of the falls as well as high quality restaurants such as Ponte Vecchio, and the soon to be opened Golden Lotus. The kids need something to do? Take a quick walk, or taxi, to Clifton Hill and the heart of the en- tertainment district. Start with the SkyWheel and see the city from above. Once you have your bear- ings, evade the Tyrannosaurus Rex at Dinosaur Adventure Golf, and take a selfie with a favourite celeb- rity at one of five wax museums. A Fun House pass will give you entrance into your choice of a number of attractions, includ- ing an indoor circus style set of mazes that will have your family searching their way out of mirror NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM. CONTRIBUTED and ribbon mysteries. And when you're legs and back need a break, relax in the hot tub while your kids enjoy any of 16 extreme slides, as well as a massive play area at the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark. And history beckons at the Ni- agara Falls History Museum, The ‘Niagara Power Plant (where things really get electric) and Drummond Hill Cemetery, kitty corner to Lun- dy’s Lane and a foundational mo- ment in Canada’s history. Whatever vacation you want to find, awaits at the foot of Niag- ara Falls. This content was funded and approved by the adverti ‘Scan for all of the Best Deals on Hotels and Attractions IBNEWS HIGH SCHOOLS TO BEGIN 4-COURSE PER DAY SCHEDULE LOUIE ROSELLA lrosella@metroland.com All secondary schools in Halton region will change to a four-course per day sched- ule beginning next week, the Halton Dis- trict School Board announced Monday (Nov. 22). Beginning Nov. 29, all secondary schools in the Halton District School Board will change to a four-course per day schedule. A four-course per day schedule is referred to as a traditional Semester Model, the board said. The ti iming of this change for next Mon- day ¢ ensures ‘wen will Wo? the balance be Week 2 courses," the board added. This ‘alls in line with the on tario Ministry of Education announce- ment last week that Ontario school boards can move toa four-course per day schedule for secondary schools, in consultation with local public health units. "We know that many students, staffand Grea Toronto Shine On Mo)lan@)ela Child Care Team In Halton Hills i Neje)\aealliaccm are) os i Pats Metroland file photo Halton's public high schools will return to a traditional semester schedule next week. families have been looking forward to this announcement," the Board said in a notifi- cation to parents. The board said because of this “we are pleased to inform you" about the change. Since September 2021, HDSB schools have followed the Modified Semester Model as well as offered co-curricular activities for students learning in-person, the Board airGiven the high rates of vaccination among youth aged 12 to17 and the diligence among students and staff in practising CO- yp: 19 health and safety protocols, we i the number and ae oe of COVID-19 cases among sec- ondary school students, and we are now able to safely move to a Semester Model," the board said. "This decision is in accor- dance with Ministry of Education require- ments and has been made with consulta- tion from Halton Region Public Health." ymcagta.org JoinYChildCareTeam