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Happy New Year! OMCA would like to take a minute to say thank you to all of our wonderful members, partners, and other industry professionals for a great 2019. We hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to creating a bigger and better 2020 with you.
As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the OMCA Report a look at the most accessed articles from 2019. Our regular publication will resume Friday, Jan. 10, 2020.
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Cision
Destination Canada, Canada's national tourism marketing organization, is excited to announce the addition of five new members to the Canadian Signature Experiences collection from across Canada.
The Canadian Signature Experiences are a curated collection of over 200 once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences that show international travellers what Canada — and Canadians — is all about.
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CityNews
A bus company is on the hook for a $7 million award to a girl who suffered a brain injury when she jumped from a moving vehicle in keeping with an informal last-day-of-school tradition, Ontario’s top court has ruled.
In rejecting most arguments from the bus company, the Court of Appeal found no issues with how the trial judge had instructed the jury in the case of Sarah Little, of Barrie, ON, who was 13 years old when she jumped out of the rear emergency exit in June 2011.
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OMCA
On Tuesday, November 5th, OMCA Marketplace delegates witnessed Nina Chabot accept a donation on behalf of the Mary Lynn Higgins Youth Fund produced by years of fundraising efforts of the Development Fund committee, including the OMCA Silent Auction and Party With A Purpose.Mary Lynn Higgins Youth Fund works to prevent students from being left behind while their peers enjoy a school trip by providing the necessary funding to the students in need of assistance. They rely on donations such as this and their own fundraising efforts to be able to provide this assistance and have an ambitious and admirable goal to be able to help every single student that applies for funding. OMCA is grateful for all its Members who have helped make this important contribution through their participation in the annual Silent Auction, Party With A Purpose, annual Golf Tournament raffle and/or volunteering for the development fund committee.
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CNN
The Statue of Liberty is the latest tourist attraction to take measures to prevent overcrowding.
The statue, which sits on New York City's Liberty Island, is one of New York's most visited attractions.
To prevent overcrowding, commercial private tours of the Statue will be banned.
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With 6 locations in Ontario, and 5 in Quebec, Treetop Trekking is a great way to add an authentic Canadian nature experience to your tours this summer. Find them in the GTA, Muskoka, and near major routes between Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and Niagara Falls. Activities now offered for all ages.
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Government of Ontario
Jeff Yurek, Minister of Transportation was recently joined by Sam Oosterhoff, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education to announce new measures to give municipalities the tools they need to target drivers who threaten the safety of children crossing roads to their school or home.
The proposed regulations would allow for more efficient enforcement and prosecution by allowing evidence from these cameras to be used in court without the requirement of an additional witness.
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The home of Canada’s largest casino resort, Canadian whisky, Canada’s best pizza, 18 wineries, Canada’s Southernmost point and more.
Discover more about what your group can do in Windsor Essex at visitwindsoressex.com/groups .
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CTV News
Questions remain over why two school buses carrying children attending a Brossard day camp burst into flames following a car accident on a highway near St-Eustache.
According to Andre Southiere, owner of school bus company Autobus Rive-Sud, while there had been speculation the fire had been caused by a propane fuel tank, investigators believe it may have been due to an electrical problem with one of the buses’ alternators.
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Sudbury Star
The federal government will split funding for bus service on rural routes abandoned by Greyhound in Northern Ontario and Western Canada but Transport Minister Marc Garneau says only British Columbia has so far taken him up on the offer.
“This is something that for over 60 years has been a provincial responsibility,” he said of Ottawa’s decision not to subsidize Greyhound or previously get involved in funding inter-city bus travel.
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Cruise with CroisiEurope from Montreal to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
Over 11 Days Travel up the St. Lawrence River from Montreal to Quebec City, Cruise the Saguenay Fjord, See the Beautiful Landscapes of the Magdalen Islands, and go whale watching.
For More Information Visit:
www.CroisiEuropeRiverCruises.com
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Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada - in the heart of downtown Toronto next to the CN Tower. Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure featuring North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel. Open 365 from 9:00am - 11:00pm. Ripley’s Aquarium is fully accessible.
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Global News
Travellers around the globe were looking for answers Monday, hours after the world’s oldest travel company announced it was stopping operations effective immediately.
On Sunday, 178-year-old U.K.-based company Thomas Cook ceased trading and announced that its four airlines will be grounded.
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Travel Pulse
It’s the beginning of the end for traditional hotel rooms.
Room types such as the single, double, and suite, have been around forever. And while this tried and tested format is beloved by hotels and understood by guests the world over, a newly published research study from Amadeus and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) says that structure is poised to change.
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This holiday season enjoy jubilant performances, festive displays, holiday shopping, and more in the warmth of The Met's galleries.
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CTV News
Ontario is proposing to eliminate an enhanced driver's licence that allows people to enter the United States at land and water border crossings without a passport.
The driver's licence option was introduced in 2009, when the U.S. required passports or other secure identification for anyone crossing into the country by land or sea, but it hasn't had the anticipated uptake.
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Ottawa Citizen
A U.S. tour bus company and driver have been charged after the tour bus recently lost a wheel on Highway 401.
There were no injuries in the incident.
OPP say the eastbound bus lost its wheel around 8 a.m. Monday just past Highway 37 near Belleville. Debris from the incident hit a SUV travelling in the same direction, but neither vehicle went out of control.
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From May through August, the University opens its residences to tour groups, conference guests, sports teams, and vacationers visiting the region. Conveniently located downtown and within walking distance of major attractions, the residences allow you to enjoy your stay in Canada’s capital with ease.
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Your Company's Ad Here!
Are you looking to promote your business? The OMCA Report is delivered to the inboxes of motor coach enthusiasts across Ontario!
To find out how to feature your company in the OMCA Report, contact Joseph Gonzales today at 289-695-5420.
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CBC News
A 29-year-old driver whose car hit a bus on Highway 401 on the weekend has died of injuries sustained in the crash, Ontario Provincial Police say.
The driver has been identified as Marcus McLean of Scarborough.
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CBS Boston
A coach bus caught fire recently in Burlington, though all passengers were able to get off safely.
Flames broke out on the Local Motion bus on Route 128 North around 1 p.m. No injuries were reported.
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The National Comedy Center is the United States’ official cultural institution and museum dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations, as formally designated by the U.S. Congress in 2019.
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OMCA
A by-law has recently been passed that prohibits buses on Bonis Rd. in Scarborough and is a result of months of debate triggered by civilian complaints. Signs are to be posted in the area indicating this prohibition and it is recommended that all buses currently using the streets surrounding Agincourt Mall prepare to vacate. Councillor Karygiannis will be calling a meeting to assist in finding another suitable location. More information
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Bring your Group to discover our world-class dining, retail and arts scene! Tickets are on sale now for Theatre Collingwood’s 2020 Season of exciting performances. MORE
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Travel Pulse
Tourism and travel types aiming to increase Canadian visits to the U.S. appear to have their work cut out for them.
A new survey finds that Canadian interest in visiting the U.S. is falling steadily, and that the news will only get worse in the next couple years.
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