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OMCA
Today is the last day to make your hotel reservations under the OTE block at the International Plaza Hotel. Please note that Monday, April 10 is now sold out. Rates start from $153 CAD per night, subject to availability.
Online: Click here to book online
Phone: Call 416-244-1711 (*call-in code is 201_004)
Nearby non-OTE hotels, along Dixon Road, include the Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Hotel and Radisson Hotel Toronto Airport.
OMCA
Thinking about showcasing your vehicle or promoting the latest products and technology? With just over three weeks to go, OTE exhibitor and vehicle booths are going fast — 5 left for exhibitors and 6 for vehicles. Spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. Contact OTE at info@ote.ca or 416-229-6622 to register now. The OTE Trade Show takes place on April 11, during the OTE Conference, April 9-12.
OMCA
The City of Toronto is constructing a new off-ramp from the eastbound Gardiner Expressway to Lower Simcoe Street. Demolition of the existing off-ramp to York, Bay and Yonge Streets will begin Monday April 17 and construction is expected to last until January 2018.
During this construction:
Motorists will still have full access to downtown by exiting the EB Gardiner Expressway at:
- Jameson Avenue
- Spadina Avenue
- Jarvis Street
• The EB off ramp at Spadina will be adjusted to allow for movement onto EB Lake Shore Boulevard (NB/Left turn at Spadina will remain)
• Traffic signal times will be adjusted to reduce congestion
• Full access to all westbound Gardiner ramps from Lake Shore Blvd West will be maintained
For more details see the full presentation from the City of Toronto (PDF).
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TICO
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) would like to remind all registrants that the increase to the Compensation Fund Contribution Rate from $0.20 to $0.25 per thousand dollars of Ontario sales becomes effective April 1, 2017.
Last year, TICO announced its Board of Directors had approved a phased-in increase over two years. The phased in approach was to provide some relief to registrants. Phase 1 allowed for an increase from $0.15 to $0.20 per thousand dollars of Ontario sales and became effective on July 1, 2016.
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CBC News
More stoned workers will be showing up in Canada's workplaces with the coming legalization of marijuana, but companies have few tools to cope with potential safety risks.
That's the message from some employers, who say they've received no assurances from Ottawa so far that the new pot regime will include workplace safeguards.
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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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London Free Press
You think it's the low Canadian dollar that's luring American tourists across the border to Southwestern Ontario and the rest of the country?
Think again, one travel consultant says.
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National Post
Girl Guides of Canada will not approve any new travel to the United States, describing the decision as difficult but necessary to protect its members.
The organization recently released a statement saying it decided to cancel future trips due to uncertainty over whether all of its members would equally be allowed to enter the U.S.
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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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Brampton Guardian
Council has given the city's transit authority the green light to purchase up to 10 battery-electric buses and four high-powered overhead electric charging stations as part of a multimillion dollar trial run aimed at lowering carbon emissions and fuel costs.
The $13.6 million capital project is part of the Pan-Ontario Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial, "a unique partnership model" made up of multiple levels of government, bus manufacturers and other stakeholders, including the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC).
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Canada Newswire
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) recently announced that LINK 427 has signed a fixed-priced contract to design, build, finance and maintain the Highway 427 expansion project.
The contract value of the Highway 427 expansion project is approximately $616 million, which reflects payments to be made during construction, the substantial completion payment and the monthly service payments before inflation adjustments. Ongoing maintenance and repairs will ensure Highway 427 is kept in good condition over the contract term.
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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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CP24
Niagara Falls, whose most famous thrill-seekers have gone over the brink in barrels, wants to be the place the rest of us go for outdoor adventure, too.
A new marketing effort rebrands the American shore of the falls as a natural playground to be explored on foot, bike, boat or helicopter.
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By Bambi Majumdar
 A 2012 episode of the TV series "The Good Wife" named "Bitcoin for Dummies" told a story about the three possible and mysterious Bitcoin founders. It also predicted that crypto-currency would be the money of the future. Not many took it seriously, yet today we are faced with the real possibility of using only digital currency. This is even more true for the travel and tourism segment, which has to deal with complex rules and regulations across regions and businesses.
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Art Gallery of Sudbury has a collection of contemporary and historical works
of art, including a selection by Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven. The Gallery
offers a Plein Air excursion to learn
on site painting and drawing techniques at a favourite painting spot of A.Y.
Jackson of the Group of Seven.
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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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The Manitoulin Expositor
Festivals across Manitoulin have received over $100,000 in funding from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport through the Celebrate Ontario 2017 program.
The 50th annual Little Current Lions Club's Haweater Weekend in Little Current is being provided $22,170 in funding.
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Metro News
Toronto is lagging behind other North American cities in garden tourism and must up its gardening game to compete on a global scale, industry experts say.
"I don't even know if we sold a hundred thousand tickets all of last year, to be honest," said Harry Jongerden, executive director of Toronto Botanical Garden.
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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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HamiltonNews.com
Downtown Dundas BIA and Dundas International Buskerfest organizers are in the process of ironing out the details of a $21,971 grant from the province's Celebrate Ontario program.
The significant contribution toward the annual event's estimated $150,000 budget is one of 304 event grants, totalling more than $19 million.
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Marketwired
The governments of Canada and Ontario are making investments to create jobs and grow the middle class, while building a foundation for a strong, sustainable economic future. Investing in public infrastructure supports efficient and affordable transit services that help Canadians to safely get to and from work, school and other activities on time.
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