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OMCA
A number of you have contacted OMCA regarding media reports this week, on the fact that the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) instituted a ban on U.S.-bound trips because of the uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration's policies regarding entry into the U.S. To clairify, the TDSB policy states that for the moment, the 24 existing trips will go ahead as booked; however, if even one student with proper documentation is denied entry, the entire trip will be cancelled and the whole group will return to Toronto.
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OMCA
We've officially opened up registration for this year's Marketplace, happening November 5-8 in Toronto, at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel & Conference Centre.
Click here to register.
New this year:
OMCA Tour Operator members can now attend the Marketplace for free, with a maximum of two (2) delegates per company, per booth (including one appointment-taking delegate). Please note that in order to offer this complimentary registration, OMCA is no longer covering hotel accommodations. However, for your convenience, we are pleased to offer a Buyer block at the host hotel, The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel & Conference Centre, which you may choose to book — to do so, please refer to your email on March 21, or contact us at info@omca.com.
We look forward to seeing you all in Toronto!
OMCA
Members registered as delegates and exhibitors for this year's OTE Conference and Trade Show received information e-blasts today, outlining helpful hints, reminders and schedules. Additional communications will be distributed directly to registrants during the next few weeks in preparation for the show. Please feel free to contact OTE at info@ote.ca or 416-229-6622 for any questions, concerns, or assistance.
If you haven't already signed up, it's not too late — click here to register today and don't miss out!
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Toronto Sun
Toronto students and staff will not be booking any more trips south of the border.
The Toronto District School Board announced the decision in a statement posted to their website recently.
"We do not make this decision lightly, but given the uncertainty of these new travel restrictions and when they may come into effect, if at all, we strongly believe that our students should not be placed into these situations of potentially being turned away at the border," the TDSB said.
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CBC News
Employees cried and passengers fumed at the Saskatchewan Transportation Company depot in Saskatoon recently when they all learned of the government's decision to shutter the 70-year-old bus service.
The closure leaves 224 people out of work and hundreds of communities in limbo.
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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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CBC News
Despite anecdotal reports of a slowdown of interest in travelling to the United States since the election of Donald Trump, official numbers out of Statistics Canada recently showed Canadians' visits to the U.S. surged to their highest level since 2015 in January, with 3.6 million trips.
The figure was an increase of seven per cent from December's level, Statistics Canada reported.
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Globe and Mail
Grande West Transportation Group is a Canadian maker of heavy-duty, medium-sized buses.
The company could be on a rapid growth path, as it expands into the U.S. market. Analyst Aamad Shaath of Beacon Securities projects Grande West will grow its revenue this year by more than 500 per cent year over year to more than $73 million.
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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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Toronto Star
The TTC is contemplating a future when autonomous vehicles could replace its existing bus fleet.
A recent report that agency staff prepared for the TTC board meeting noted that the development of driverless vehicles capable of being used in public transit is still years away, and there's too little information for the agency to take steps to adopt the technology.
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Sarnia Observer
Signs of a "Trump slump" in tourism traffic to the U.S. haven't appeared yet at the Blue Water Bridge, according to the Crown corporation operating the Canadian half of the international crossing near Sarnia.
The number of cars crossing the bridge from Canada into the U.S. was up by nearly 1,900 in the first two months of 2017, compared to the January and February total in 2016.
"We're monitoring the situation and so far it's too early for us to determine a trend," said Andre Girard, spokesperson for the Ottawa-based Federal Bridge Corporation.
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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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Global News
Some of the best known names in country music descended in London for Country Music Week — and so did tourism money. Millions of it, in fact.
The Canadian Country Music Association, which organizes the annual event, said the week generated $8.4 million in economic activity across the province — much of it specific to London.
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CBC News
Thunder Bay police hope a camera will help with the prosecution of drivers who ignore school bus safety in the city.
The local department has mounted a GoPro camera on a school bus, with the intent of capturing video of drivers who pass by the bus while it's stopped with its red safety lights flashing.
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101 Inventions That Changed the World
opens March 2017. Discover. Play. Create. An amazing immersive multimedia experience. Some inventions were driven by necessity while others were discovered purely by accident, but what they all share is a significant and lasting impact on the course of history.
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Indulge in Sticky Buns, Soft Pretzels and Chocolate
Lancaster, PA
Travel through time by horse-drawn wagon
and experience costumed guides and
traditional craftsmen interpreting village life in
the 1700-1800’s; sample our famous Sticky Buns.
Continue on to Lititz “ voted best small town in America” for your factory pretzel tour, you’ll roll a pretzel and then enjoy one.
Watch candy makers hand dip chocolates right before your
eyes and taste the samples; view the collection of chocolate
molds and memorabilia.
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InsideBrockville.com
The 1000 Islands and Rideau Garden Trail is getting in on the national birthday celebration.
The local attraction has been awarded the Canada 150 Garden Experience designation by the Canadian Garden Council.
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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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Orangeville.com
Orangeville will put more money into its way-finding signage next year.
Council decided at a recent public meeting to approve funds in the 2018 capital budget to continue the program's implementation. It was a recommendation brought to council by the Arts and Culture Committee.
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