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OMCA
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be holding a training course March 10-12, 2020 in Chicago, IL, on the Canadian Hours of Service regulations and the new ELD technical specifications which take effect June 12, 2021.
The first 2.5 days of the training course will provide in-depth information on the Canadian HOS regulations, including daily, work shift and cycle rules; the daily deferral rule; single and team driver sleeper berth requirements; and exemptions. An official from Transport Canada will be in attendance to answer any questions and to present on the last segment of the course covering differences between the Canadian ELD requirements and the U.S. technical specifications, as well as third-party certification requirements for all devices in use in Canada by the June 2021 compliance date.
The training is open to anyone.
The deadline to register is today, Friday, February 21.
Register here.
OMCA
We’re about a month away from opening registration (March 18). As you prepare for this year’s show, in Niagara Falls, ON, Nov. 8-11, please note the following changes:
- Receptive Operators and Tour Services will be taking their appointments on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Appointments will now be 8 minutes in length
- There will no longer be A and B blocks on Tuesday and Wednesday
More Marketplace information will be shared in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please contact us if you have any questions, or would like to discuss the changes above in further detail.
CTV News
The complete shutdown of VIA Rail service in eastern Canada is having an impact locally, particularly on students.
It is reading week for many universities and college students, as many travel to and from London.
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CBC News
Business, retail and tourism experts say the new coronavirus has begun to hurt businesses in Canada but its full effects will be evident in the coming months.
Canadian companies that rely on China for processing small components, for raw materials or for tourist dollars will all feel the effects of the virus called COVID-19.
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Freshdaily
Students will need to start buckling up, because seatbelts are being added to school buses in two Canadian cities.
Transport Canada recently announced that it will debut seatbelts in Sudbury, ON, and somewhere in British Columbia as part of a new pilot project aimed at improving school bus safety.
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From September to May, experience symphonic music in the heart of Niagara with the Niagara Symphony Orchestra. Conveniently located along the Wine Route in downtown St. Catharines, the NSO presents 20 concerts at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre including masterworks, pops, rock, and more!
Explore Concerts and Group Rates Now!
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Government of Ontario
Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, recently issued the following statement after the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety annual meeting:
"Today, Transportation and Highway Safety Ministers from across Canada met to discuss how we will work together to enhance transportation safety, improve our roads, bridges and transit, and get the people of Ontario and Canada to work on time and home to their loved ones faster. There is broad agreement that we need to build the critical infrastructure that will help communities thrive, get people and goods moving, and drive business investment and job creation.
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Canadian Manufacturing
The Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), a transportation technology development and research organization, is partnering with seven research institutes in creating what it calls North America’s first-ever cluster of post-secondary institutions dedicated specifically to researching battery electric and fuel cell electric buses.
OCAD University, Ontario Tech University, Queen’s University, the University of Windsor, Centennial College, York University and Canadian Nuclear Labs are all members of the National Academic Committee on Zero-Emissions Buses (NAC-ZEB).
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Government of Ontario
The province is celebrating Ontario Heritage Week, highlighting the important history of local communities and the diverse heritage of Ontario.
Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, was at the Ontario Heritage Trust today to kick off the week and highlight the government's more than $5 million investment in community museums and heritage organizations across the province.
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CTV News
By this time next year, it may cost more to stay in Stratford.
Stratford city council has approved, in principle, the creation of a four per cent tax to be added to the bills of tourists staying in the city’s hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts.
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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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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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Cision
The safety of Canada's road users is a priority for federal, provincial, and territorial governments, and that starts with the safe transportation of our school children.
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, recently announced that the Government of Canada is launching a pilot project introducing seatbelts in some school buses with the District of Sudbury, ON, and at a second location in British Columbia, which will be announced at a later date.
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CTV News
Ontario Provincial Police say Highway 11 is fully open despite a disabled transport truck on the side of Highway11 at Rabbit Lake Road in Temagami.
They say both the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 11 are open.
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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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By Chris Usatenko
Where do the well-heeled prefer to spend their cash? How much did they spend? Which city is the spending capital of the world? Where are the top choices for consumers wanting a more upmarket experience? In this post, we'll discuss the top 10 travel destinations based on consumer spending in 2018.
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Seaway News
Six months after accepting applications, the Tourism Development Corporation of Cornwall (TDCC) is reporting that it has supported nearly 20 programs and events, while distributing over $140,000.
The TDCC has also appointed a new Board Chair. Etienne Saint-Aubin has been selected as the new chair, taking over from Tim Mills, who took a new position as CAO of South Glengarry.
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Owen Sound Sun Times
Significant, rapid growth in The Blue Mountains has contributed to serious traffic problems in the town, say representatives of a ratepayers’ group, which is urging Grey County to spend more money to upgrade the county’s roads in the municipality.
“What we’re saying is, we need investment from the county so that our growth is sustainable,” Jim Torrance, president of the Blue Mountains Ratepayers’ Association, said.
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CBC News
Cold temperatures are improving the condition of the winter road network serving northern Ontario First Nations.
Roads to five communities are now open to full loads, including the roads to Pikangikum, North Caribou Lake and Neskantaga, according to the Nishnawbe Aski Nation's winter road report; That's up from just one on Jan. 31.
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