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A Message from OGRA President John Curley
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 Today you will begin receiving a new weekly e-bulletin, which is the latest addition to our extensive range of member services of OGRA. The Weekly Detour furthers our commitment to provide our members with innovative products and solutions.
Each Wednesday an email will be delivered to you filled with the latest news and analysis related to the stewardship of public infrastructure. In a world where municipalities are under pressure to come up with solutions that will address fiscal pressure, climate change and a disengage citizenry, it is paramount to have access to quality ideas and insights.
With OGRA's The Weekly Detour we promise to deliver you the stories that will affect how you do business and shape your communities in the future. Whether it is an innovative practice in the community next door or a revolution around the world, we are committed to ensuring that you have this information delivered directly to your inbox each week.
To learn more about this service please go to ogra.org.
Thank you,
John Curley, OGRA President
Join over 1,400 delegates and over 95 exhibitors for our annual combined conference
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The 2012 Conference will mark the first time that municipalities will get to hear the direction and intentions of the newly elected provincial government. In addition, attendees can once again make delegations to Ontario ministries. All that and six information rooms, 17 workshops, question box, the ministers' forum and the trade show.
For more information visit ogra.org.
OGRA's 2012 winter education program
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Days are getting shorter, snow is falling and OGRA's 2012 winter education program begins very soon. Don't be left out in the cold ... courses are filling fast.
Click here for a list of our upcoming courses, events and the convenience of online registration.
Statistics Canada reports increase in municipal building permits
Daily Commercial News
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After three months of decline, the value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities rose in October, according to Statistics Canada. The increase of 11.9 percent to $6.4 million in October came from the nonresidential sector, particularly in Ontario. The increase in construction intentions in October was attributable to six provinces, led by Ontario, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador. Alberta posted the largest decline and its second straight monthly decrease.
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If the cities are to improve, the feds need to get out of their way
The Hufington Post
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Canada's cities are facing dire infrastructure problems that threaten to undermine their productivity and quality of life. This isn't news to anyone. But what is rarely discussed is how diverse the needs of various cities are. Federal Transport Minister Denis Lebel knows a thing or two about this. As former mayor of Roberval, Quebec, he has had to deal with these issues directly. The minister recently announced a timetable for consultations with the provinces and municipalities to establish long-term funding from the federal government to meet these challenges.
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Nova Scotia to spend $610 million on roads, schools, other projects
The Chronicle Herald
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The provincial government will ramp up spending on roads, schools and other capital projects next year because of a still shaky economic recovery, the finance minister said.
Graham Steele unveiled a $610 million plan for 2012-2013, up from the $460 million projected last year. That's a 33 percent increase. Steele said the government decided in early fall to respond to uncertain national and international economic conditions with the extra spending.
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Ontario NDP says libs are making roads unsafe this winter
The Canadian Press via In-Depth Radio
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The NDP says the government is creating a perfect storm of frustrated motorists on Ontario highways this winter. New Democrat Gilles Bisson says highways are being closed more frequently due to bad weather because there are fewer plows on the road.
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Senate probe reveals serious gaps in Canada-US border security
The Globe and Mail
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As Ottawa prepares to sign a ground-breaking security perimeter deal with Washington, the last thing the Conservative government wants or needs are any embarrassing revelations about serious breaches along Canada's borders. Prime Minister Stephen Harper will announce his Beyond the Border action plan with the United States that could see much closer cooperation on such issues as customs clearance, watch lists and border surveillance.
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Truckers injured in Newfoundland collision
CBC News
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A tractor-trailer collision on the Trans-Canada Highway in eastern Newfoundland injured two truck drivers. It happened on an uphill section of the highway about 20 kilometers east of Clarenville, Canada. One truck was parked on the shoulder of the highway when it was rear-ended by another truck. A witness told CBC News the driver of the truck that was moving said he was blinded by the rising sun.
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Removing the driver from the driving equation
OHS Canada
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The thought of hopping into a car and being shuttled to one's destination without even having to steer sounds like a technological fantasy. But it may be just a matter of time before this technology becomes a reality as companies like Google are in the process of building vehicles that can drive themselves.
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Top apps: Holiday travel
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Traveling during the holidays can be a stressful exercise, whether you are flying off to Paris or driving 100 miles to visit the in-laws and are looking for the best gas prices. These highly rated apps will help your trip seem a little smoother.
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