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OMCA
Now that the heavy lifting is done, and the foundation built, the OMCA Benchmarking Initiative is slowly building steam. As you may recall, back in the late Spring of 2017, we formed a task force of OMCA members to gauge interest in a standardized benchmarking program.
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Toronto Star
A U.S. law gives the Border Patrol the right to board and search any vehicle within a "reasonable distance" of the country's boundaries. A 1953 regulation defines "reasonable" as within 100 miles (160 kilometres).
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Brampton Guardian
Instead of using highly-paid administrators to supervise students every afternoon at 60 Peel schools where buses are chronically late, the Peel District School Board will hire supervisors to work at minimum wage.
The jobs will be offered first to existing lunchroom supervisors.
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windsoriteDOTca
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island was awarded the Technology And New Media Promotional Award for the Plenty of Reasons to Visit Video Project at the Economic Developers Council of Ontario's (EDCO) 61st Annual Conference and Showcase held last week in Toronto
The video was a collaboration between TWEPI, Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation and the nine municipalities in our region.
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Construction Canada
A new multi-purpose park is coming to Toronto's waterfront, Daiene Vernile, Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, announced. The space, to be called the Celebration Common, will be accessible year-round, with space for open-air cultural activities, festivals, community events, and recreation on the East Island of Ontario Place.
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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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Waterloo Region Record
Imagine clearing Canadian customs in Florida, Arizona or Chicago, or having a U.S. customs facility attached to a car plant in Ontario, with the goal of helping people and cargo travel faster between the countries.
The Canadian and American governments are discussing it.
They have begun talking about expanding preclearance — with plans to discuss potential sites for the first-ever Canadian customs facilities inside the U.S., and the longer-term goal of applying it to commercial goods.
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Cornwall Standard-Freeholder
Following a trend found in many other Ontario municipalities, the City of Cornwall is contemplating the introduction of a new tax on hotel stays inside the city.
The economic development department is currently working on a proposal for a "Transient Accommodation Tax," the money from which would go towards tourism-promotion efforts. This would, ideally, end up providing more customers for the hotels as well as other economic benefits for other parts of the tourism industry in Cornwall.
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Birchtown, the largest free Black settlement in the 1780’s, where people voted with their feet for freedom. Come experience the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre. Contact our organization any time of the year to arrange for a site tour.
For more information visit: www.blackloyalist.com
or call 1-877-354-0772.
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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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St. Catharines Standard
A new fast-paced St. Catharines tourism video recently screened for councillors showcases the city's fine dining, wine route and fun, recreational activities in rapid-fire succession.
"I think you'll all agree it highlights St. Catharines in a different view," Brian York, director of economic development and government relations, told councillors.
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By Bambi Majumdar
Despite the volatile market and some dire economic predictions, the travel industry stayed on top of the numbers game in 2017. Competition is stiff, but businesses have carved their niche to reach out to their target audiences. One niche that is showing increasing promise is luxury travel, which accounts for seven per cent of the market. According to a recent report, high-end travel business showed annual growth in double digits. Put simply, luxury travel is booming.
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Globe and Mail
From busing students who do not qualify for transportation services to beautifying front lawns, Ontario school boards are spending millions of dollars as they compete to lure families and maintain their provincial funding.
A Globe and Mail analysis this week revealed that English-language Catholic boards in the province have loosened enrolment criteria and are increasingly admitting children to their elementary schools regardless of faith.
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Coinsquare
The Canadian government, the World Economic Forum (WEF), and other global partners in the public and private sector are testing a new airport digital ID system program powered by blockchain technology.
According to the WEF, the new security and screening system allows travellers to digitize their personal information. They can then share it with the airport and government authorities before travelling.
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By Linchi Kwok
In recent years, more hotel chains are turning themselves into giant players through mergers and acquisitions. The most recent acquisition in the hotel world came in mid-January, when Wyndham announced that it would purchase La Quinta's franchise and management business for $1.95 billion. Currently, Wyndham Worldwide operates more than 8,100 hotels in 79 countries, with a total room inventory of more than 705,700 rooms.
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