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OMCA
Be sure to register online at www.ote.ca for the 2018 Ontario Transportation Expo, beginning this Tuesday, Jan. 9.
The conference will take place April 22-25, 2018 at Delta Hotels Toronto Airport, with the trade show at the International Centre, Hall 5. More details to follow.
Northern Ontario Business
The president of the Ontario Motor Coach Association has his doubts whether a handshake deal between the province and a Thunder Bay bus company provides the solution to Northern Ontario's intercommunity bus problems.
Doug Switzer expressed surprise and skepticism over a pending interline agreement between the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) and Kasper Transportation.
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Toronto Star
Ottawa says new rules mandating the installation of new technology will make trucks and buses safer.
Transport Minister Marc Garneau will use a visit to Brampton Monday morning to highlight two initiatives — electronic stability control and mandatory electronic logging to track hours that a commercial driver is on the road, the Star has learned.
Transport Canada is requiring commercial trucks and buses to adopt the new technologies, saying both initiatives will improve safety for road users.
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CBC News
A spokesperson with Ontario Northland says the company is continuing to investigate after one of its drivers fell unconscious while driving.
It happened on a bus travelling from Sudbury to Toronto. While on Highway 401, the driver lost consciousness at the wheel. An Orillia woman safety guided the bus to the side of the highway.
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CTV News
A new technology that will enhance the experience for cross-border travelers is now available at the Canadian port of entry at the Ambassador Bridge.
The Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) is adding Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to traveller lanes at select ports of entry across the nation.
The technology is able to read travel documents embedded within RFID chips on personal documents such as enhanced driver's licences and NEXUS cards.
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The Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa offers the opportunity to bring a truly and authentic Canadian cultural experience to groups of all sizes throughout the year. Our tours are offered in both English and French and provide your group the opportunity to experience the fascinating process of coin production.
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Ottawa Business Journal
The number of visitors to Canada's capital is expected to remain elevated through 2018 thanks in part to the exposure Ottawa gained from the festivities held this year marking the country's 150th anniversary, according to a new report.
The Conference Board of Canada recently said that the number of overnight visitors to Ottawa climbed 5.5 per cent to 5.37 million individuals in 2017. The think tank said it expects those numbers to not only be sustained next year, but actually increase 1.5 per cent to 5.45 million.
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Toronto Star
At the end of January, Indigo employee Sarah Desabrais is expecting her pay stub to be a little heavier than usual. On Jan. 1, Ontario increased the minimum wage to $14 from $11.40.
"I'm not sure how it's going to work," said the 22-year-old, who has been earning minimum wage for five years now, most of her working career. "People are worried that the increase won't change anything because, even though everyone will earn more, the prices might go up."
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Explore Four Points by Sheraton hotels across Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick & Nova Scotia for OMCA group blocks. We have what matters most like comfortable beds, delicious breakfast, fast & free WiFi, and great local beer with Best Brews™. Submit an RFP and enjoy exclusive offers for OMCA members.
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Canada's largest museum of art, culture, and nature takes you on an epic journey from 4.5 billion years ago to today.
Over 30,000 spectacular objects. One immersive experience you'll never forget.
Guided tours, dining, and more. Book your group today!
groupsales@rom.on.ca
416.586.5801x2
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is improving traffic flow and reducing congestion in Durham region, with the next phase of Highway 407 from Harmony Road to Taunton Road in Clarington now open.
The first phase of the Highway 407 extension, which opened last year and included a new Highway 412, is already seeing approximately 40,000 vehicles per day, improving travel times across this growing region. The new addition of 9.6 kilometres to Highway 407, including two new interchanges, will allow even more commuters and families travel across the region faster.
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Sault Star
The Trudeau government should create a new watchdog to handle public complaints about the Canada Border Services Agency, says a federally commissioned report.
The report, prepared for Public Safety Canada, also recommends the proposed body be able to look into trends and any systemic problems at the border services agency.
The new watchdog, the Canada Law Enforcement Review Commission, would scrutinize both the border agency and the RCMP, given the frequent overlap between the two enforcement organizations.
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