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OMCA
Please be advised that OMCA has just been informed of changes to the status of medical limitation for CDL holders.
In September 2018, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a ruling that allows those with a stable insulin regimen and controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus to qualify for a commercial drivers licence. As a result of this change, the Government of Canada has continued correspondence regarding reciprocity between the two countries and it has been determined that insulin-using diabetics from one country may operate a commercial vehicle in the other country.
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OMCA
We were glad to see the friendly faces of our awesome members and having the time to catch up in Omaha this week. We also appreciate the opportunity the ABA gives us to get our name out there and meet new and potential members. Thank you to ABA and its sponsors for the wonderful hospitality.
OMCA
Renewal invoices are in the mail! You can pay online through the My Association member portal at www.omca.com or send a cheque our way. While finalizing your 2020 budget, be sure to include the OMCA Marketplace in Niagara Falls, coming up November 8-11, 2020.
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OMCA
April 22, with the trade show happening at the International Centre, Hall 5, on April 21. Members of OMCA, OPTA, and OSBA can click here to register now. If you require your username and password, please contact info@ote.ca.
Please note that if you are interested in trade show exhibitor space, booths are already 60% sold out. Don’t wait to get your spot on the exhibition floor — contact laura@omca.com.
By Linchi Kwok
Are you ready for the holiday season? Are you excited about 2020 and a new decade, too? In just two weeks, we are going to welcome a new year and, more importantly, a new decade. I hope everybody is celebrating the fruitful year of 2019. Looking ahead, I believe many of the events we discussed in 2019 will significantly affect the hospitality and tourism industries in the future. Through a review of what happened in 2019, we can get a good idea of what we can expect in 2020 in hospitality and tourism.
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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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By Lark Gould
As the sophistication of technology available to us through our personal devices continues to develop and morph at lightning speed, it is not surprising that, according to recently released surveys by J.D. Power, many of the legacy travel apps we use are simply lagging behind their more agile, upstart counterparts. The 2019 J.D. Power U.S. Travel App Satisfaction Study and the 2019 U.S. Travel Website Satisfaction Study show that all travel industry websites — even those operated by digital natives — score substantially lower in customer satisfaction compared to high-scoring websites in other industries.
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OttawaMatters
A late-arriving snowfall, which slicked up roads in the capital, caused the cancellation of school buses in some counties around Ottawa.
School buses were cancelled, Thursday morning, in counties served by the Upper Canada District School Board and the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. Schools are open.
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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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Owen Sound Sun Times
A new bus run from Owen Sound to Guelph is already proving to be a popular service.
Four people were waiting at the Owen Sound Transit terminal for Kasper Transportation’s 12-passenger bus at 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning, and with stops along the way, it was expected to be nearly full by the time it reached the Royal City about two hours and 45 minutes later.
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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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NetNewsLedger
Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, announced Ontario is investing $250,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in the Kenora SportsPlex.
The Kenora SportsPlex will be expanded to increase the second-floor viewing area, improve accessibility and maximize use of the playing field area as a regulation-sized field of play. This will allow the centre to attract regional sports tournaments and accommodate more spectators.
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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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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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Government of Ontario
Strategic investments in public transit infrastructure play a key role in supporting affordable and sustainable transportation services that help Canadians get around their communities safely while better protecting the environment.
The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph; Stephen Crawford, Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Infrastructure, Ontario; and His Worship Cam Guthrie, Mayor of the City of Guelph, recently announced funding for three projects that will expand Guelph's public transit fleet while supporting its transition to clean energy transportation.
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CBC News
Parents will need to start thinking about alternative child care arrangements as more education unions plan strikes next week.
The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) gave notice Wednesday its members plan to walk off the job for a one-day strike on Mon., Jan. 20, in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and a few other boards in the Toronto area.
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Choose Cornwall
The Tourism Development Corporation of Cornwall (TDCC) has announced a stellar inaugural year of funding tourism initiatives in Cornwall and area. A total of $141,900 was invested in the community from the Tourism Development Fund, allowing businesses and event organizers to increase marketing outside the City as well as improve the overall tourist experience. The net result is increased tourism activity leading to greater positive impact on the local economy, with the potential of generating more repeat visitors.
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Sault Online
Viking Cruises recently announced the expansion of its destination-focused cruises including new ships and new stops into the Great Lakes and Northern Ontario.
Viking Cruises are making Northern Ontario an even bigger part of their $3 billion cruise business moving into 2022 and beyond.
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