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OMCA
Ontario's Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is modernizing its business processes and supporting technologies to better deliver its mandate. As part of this initiative, the Ministry has piloted several online and self-serve options for carrier (truck and bus operators) and Motor Vehicle Inspection Station (MVIS) clients.
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OMCA
The Early Bird deadline extension ends today, Friday, March 10! Take advantage of this opportunity to save big and catch all the latest updates on topics affecting your business. From April 9 to 12, we're featuring an exciting lineup of business sessions that will cover a wide range of hot-button topics, including:
- New and emerging bus technology, including automous vehicles
- Cap and Trade
- Marijuana legalization and the impact on bus operators
- Marketing and social media
- The evolution of specialized transit service delivery
- Recruitment and retention of drivers and skilled trades persons
- Industry benchmarking, and more!
To get the full picture, view the program schedule online.
On top of that we also have a lineup of association-specific meetings, networking receptions, and of course, the OTE Trade Show (April 11).
Take advantage of the extended Early Bird deadline and sign up before rates go up tomorrow, March 11.
Click here to register online.
You will need a login ID and password to register as a member. Contact us at info@ote.ca or 416-229-6622 for assistance.
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OMCA
OTE is looking for vehicles to provide shuttle service for the Ontario Transportation Expo Trade Show on Tuesday, April 11, for transportation between the International Plaza Hotel and the International Centre, Hall 5.
Any assistance is much appreciated. Please contact Laura Huether at laura@omca.com or 416-229-6622 x227.
OMCA
The deadline to make your hotel reservations under the OTE block at the International Plaza Hotel is March 17. Rates start from $153 CAD per night, subject to availability.
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The Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa offers an authentic Canadian cultural experience to groups of all sizes. Guided tours are offered in English and French, they feature a behind-the-scenes look at the Mint’s fascinating coin production process. Quote reference #Tour150 when booking by phone (1-800-276-7714).
For more information: www.mint.ca/tours.
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OMCA
A small error was made on the address previously mailed out with this year's membership renewals. The street address is North Queen Street, and not Queen Street North (note the order).
To ensure your mail gets to us, please update your records to reflect our new address:
OMCA
320 North Queen Street
Suite 210
Toronto, ON M9C 5K4
CANADA
We apologize for any confusion and inconvenience this may have caused.
OMCA
Toronto is our glittering host city for the 2017 OMCA Marketplace, held at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel and Conference Centre, Toronto, Nov. 5-8. Registration opens just over a week from now, so be sure to mark March 21 on your calendars and meet us on home turf this fall. #omcatoronto
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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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OMCA via P.R.I.D.E.
A vacancy has opened up in the P.R.I.D.E. Program, for the position, of On-Road Master Trainer. The successful applicant would be one of three On-Road Master Trainers required at each P.R.I.D.E. Program. Master Trainers are role model facilitators and professional representatives of the P.R.I.D.E. Program and the bus transportation industry in general. Click Read More for details, including roles and responsibilities, qualifications and the application process.
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OMCA
Congratulations to OMCA member Michelle Tupman of Great Canadian who was the recipient of one of NTA's Young Professional Awards for the top five leaders of industry under the age of 40, marking her as one of the up and coming leaders in the tour and coach operator industry. The award was presented by NTA Chair Justin Osbon of Image Tours Inc at the recent NTA show in St Louis.
Michelle is also active in OMCA, participating in committees and demonstrating the leadership skills that led NTA to award her this honour.
Congratulations Michelle!
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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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TICO
TICO will be holding an election for one position on the TICO Board of Directors. The position is open to a retail registrant for a 3-year term.
All registrants were sent a Nominations package. Nominations must be received at TICO no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 21, 2017. TICO would like to remind those wishing to run for election to allow sufficient time to obtain the required Criminal Record Check, which must be submitted with the Nomination Form by the deadline date.
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Toronto Star
Toronto could have a banner year attracting international tourists given the current U.S. climate, says one expert. But would-be visitors will first have to find us on a map.
Frederic Dimanche, director of the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, said the recent dip in U.S. tourism could make travellers take a second look at Toronto.
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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
Enjoy a personalized tour with our curator for a behind-the-scenes look at a beautiful selection of handmade 19th century quilts, sewing accessories and pincushions. A village tour is also included.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is supporting a record number of festivals and events this year to showcase the province as a vibrant place to live and visit during Ontario's 150th anniversary.
Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, was at Mills Hardware in Hamilton recently to make the announcement with Supercrawl, a three-day arts and music street festival that takes place in Hamilton's downtown core in September.
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Caledon Enterprise
Did you know that your child's bus driver has updated training in standard first aid, but their teacher may not?
According to public and Catholic school boards in Peel, the boards follow Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) legislation and have at least two people on staff at each school trained in first aid. WSIB legislation is in place to protect the employer though, not the students.
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Join us for CANADA'S 150TH! Only one hour from Ottawa!
Explore the 1000 island region like never before!
Click here to start planning your trip.
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National Post
President Donald Trump has been single-minded when it comes to immigration, pledging to strengthen the United States' borders and keep certain people out, especially if they happen to be from Mexico or some Muslim nations.
But a bipartisan bill introduced in the House of Representatives last month would actually open the door wider to one group: older Canadians who winter south of the border.
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London Free Press
Ontario's tourism industry is holding the Trump card this year.
Already attractive because of the low Canadian dollar, Ontario is being regarded as a safe travel haven by tourists who want to avoid the United States because of Donald Trump's moves to tighten the border.
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Daily Commercial News
Ontario's Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has a million dollars to give away for innovative ideas. All you have to do is pitch one.
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