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OMCA
We've begun the big move from 555 Burnhamthorpe Road, our home since 2010, to our new office at 320 North Queen Street.
Please pardon the mess and the downtime over the next few days as we get ourselves cleaned up and organized.
In addition, our offices will be closed on Monday for the Family Day long weekend — we'll be up and running for Tuesday, Feb. 21.
For our full address and for emergency contact information, please refer to Tuesday's membership email from Tuesday.
Globe and Mail
A school board in southwestern Ontario says it has cancelled a handful of school trips to the United States due to "safety and equity" concerns.
Greater Essex County District School Board superintendent Clara Howitt said that the decision has affected trips to the U.S. that were scheduled for February, as well as a trip to Washington, D.C. in April.
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TICO
TICO wishes to advise all stakeholders that the Ministry of Government and Consumer services has released its Report summarizing the findings from the stakeholder consultations in the first phase of the review. The report also outlines preliminary options for potential changes to the Travel Industry Act which have emerged as a result of these discussions. With the release of this summary report, phase 1 of the review is complete.
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CTV News
The last school year was the first one in quite some time in which no children in Waterloo Region were hurt while riding a school bus to or from school.
Buses for both the Waterloo Region District School Board and the Waterloo Region Catholic School Board are managed by Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region.
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Kitchener Post
The Victoria-King Transit Hub won't be completed for another 10 years. With the province committing $43 million in 2016 for the transit components of the transit system's future focal point, the Region of Waterloo is still in the transaction period. By mid-2018, it hopes to negotiate and finalize the funding agreement with Ontario, select an advisory team, short list potential developers and develop a community consultation plan.
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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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Globe and Mail
Still reeling from Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne's decision to block his plan to toll the city's two main expressways, Mayor John Tory wants the province to cough up money to help Toronto maintain the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway.
When Wynne reversed herself and quashed his plans, offering an increased share of the gas tax to all Ontario cities instead, a wounded Mr. Tory countered that Queen's Park must now give Toronto more money for its massive transit system and crumbling public housing.
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Travel Week
The number of home-based agents is on the rise in Canada, and so as it turns out is the number of Canadian travellers using a home-based agent to book their vacation.
The consumer edition of the latest Ultimate Travel Survey shows that 31 per cent of Canadian consumers have booked a trip using a home-based agent. That's up from 24 per cent in 2013. Nearly 69 per cent admitted to never having booked with them before, which at first glance may seem discouraging, but to some industry insiders it's actually quite hopeful.
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Sarnia & Lambton County will be celebrating Canada’s birthday in true Canadian style.
We invite you to join us on the new Red & White Birthday tour themed in our nation’s patriotic colours.
Tour highlights include; Canadian art, wine, floral gardens, live theatre and even some Moose!
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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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Daily Commercial News
The provincial government has announced more transit funding for several municipalities that span Ontario. Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca was joined by local provincial and municipal representatives in Barrie, Brantford, Mississauga and Durham Region recently to make the announcements.
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NorthBayNipissing.com
The Central Almaguin Economic Development Association (CAEDA) has been busy lobbying for transportation, industrial, tourism and broadband initiatives in the region. "We identify and provide support and resolutions for projects that will positively impact our area," said CEADA economic development officer John Santarossa.
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Blockbuster musicals and award-winning productions from around the world come to four Mirvish theatres in the heart of downtown Toronto. MORE
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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. MORE
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Ottawa Citizen
A recent fatal accident on Highway 417 near Carling Avenue was, according to the OPP, caused by a "dual wheel assembly set" that detached from a westbound transport trailer. The wheels jumped the concrete median and crashed into an eastbound van, killing the driver.
In 2016, there were 135 reported cases of similar wheel separations in Ontario. According to the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada, the number of "wheel offs" reported in Ontario is on the rise.
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Canadian Manufacturing
Bombardier has turned up the heat in its fight with Metrolinx by asking an Ontario court to impose an injunction in response to the provincial transportation agency's notice to terminate a contract for light rail vehicles in Toronto.
The transportation manufacturer's railway division says its 49-page application to the Ontario Superior Court is designed to encourage Metrolinx to resume good-faith discussions as required in its contract.
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If you haven’t been to Sudbury lately, you just haven’t been to Sudbury!
Discover Northern Ontario’s most popular tourist attractions – Science North & Dynamic Earth – Home of the Big Nickel. Science North and its team of Bluecoat scientists are known around the world for its unique style of science entertainment and education.
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Lancaster, PA....A Lancaster Gem & must see!
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique open-air village includes examples of industrial life from the 1700s to 1990s including traditional craft & agricultural demonstrations with historic breeds of animals. www.landisvalleymuseum.org
Contact Joyce Perkinson 1-866-371-2342
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Global News
A bill proposing to bolster the powers American border guards yield in Canada — including the ability to strip search and detain Canadians — could lead to legal challenges against the federal government, immigration experts are warning.
Part of a bilateral agreement with the U.S., the bill, when passed, will grant American customs agents the right to carry weapons within Canada, perform body searches and detain — but not arrest — them.
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Chatham Daily News
If like many you are getting weary of winter, keep in mind that the annual Toronto spring camping and RV show and sale is just around the corner. The one-of-a-kind show annually attracts thousands of outdoor enthusiasts from across Ontario and neighbouring Michigan.
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Tropicana Atlantic City is a 24-hour gaming destination located on the beach and Boardwalk. Featuring 2,079 hotel rooms and home of The Quarter, a 200,000 square foot entertainment complex, Tropicana is the premier resort in Atlantic City. With 24 restaurants, 25 shops, 18 bars and lounges, 2 pools, and a spa, Tropicana was highlighted as one of the “Coolest Casinos in the World” by PopSugar.
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